Cornwall Physiotherapy - pt Health

09/16/2025

Your core muscles are some of the most important muscles in your body. A strong core helps prevent injuries, improves balance, stability and posture, eliminates back pain, boosts physical performance, and more!⁠
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Most people focus on strengthening their abdominal muscles to improve core strength, but the low back muscles are just as important! If you have a stability ball, the low back extension on ball is a great exercise to strengthen those low back muscles.⁠
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First make sure the ball is properly inflated. Then lie belly-side down on the ball, keeping your feet shoulder distance apart on the floor behind you. Place your arms either beside you, crossed on your chest, elbows bent while hands touching the side of your head, or arms straight ahead of you. Now, lift your upper body by engaging your low back and abdominal muscles. Slowly lower down to the starting position and repeat.

09/11/2025

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09/09/2025

Stiff fingers? ☝️ The DIP & PIP joint exercises may help ease some of that built up tension. The best part: no equipment required.

➡️ DIP joint exercise
✅ Put your wrist and affected finger in a straight line
✅ With the thumb and index finger of the opposite hand, grasp the middle joint/crease of the affected finger and flex only the DIP joint (top joint in your finger under the nail)
✅ Keep the rest of your finger still
✅ Hold for 6 seconds
✅ Repeat on other fingers if necessary/affected

➡️ PIP joint exercise
✅ Put your wrist and affected finger in a straight line
✅ With the thumb and index finger of the opposite hand, grasp the lowest joint of your affected finger and flex only the PIP joint (second/middle joint in your finger) and the DIP joint (top joint in your finger under the nail)
✅ Keep the rest of your finger still
✅ Hold for 6 seconds
✅ Repeat on other fingers if necessary/affected

[Please note: the information listed in this post is a general guideline, speak to a healthcare professional if you have any concerns about stretching, especially if you have an injury or medical condition]

Stiff fingers? ☝️ The DIP & PIP joint exercises may help ease some of that built-up tension. The best part: no equipment required.

09/04/2025

Are you or someone you know dealing with knee arthritis? You’re not alone! Discover insights and support in our blog post. Dive into the world of knee health and empower yourself with knowledge. Check it out now! https://bit.ly/47YGsFM

09/02/2025

Wrist extension stretches can help improve flexibility of the wrist joint and can also be an effective treatment for tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis. Performing these stretches properly can improve mobility and decrease the chance of injury or reinjury.⁠
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Let's stretch!⁠
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1️⃣ Hold your arm out with your palm facing down⁠
2️⃣ Using your other hand, gently pull the stretching hand back towards the body⁠
3️⃣ Hold this position for 15 to 30 seconds⁠
4️⃣ Straighten the wrist and repeat⁠
5️⃣ Switch arms

08/28/2025

We love hearing from our clients! Thank you for sharing your experience and letting us be a part of your recovery journey this time via Sarnia Community Care Physiotherapy – pt Health in Sarnia, ON. ⭐

👉 pt Health offers:

🔹 Physiotherapy
🔹 Massage therapy
🔹 Chiropractic
🔹 + more

Book an appointment with a pt Health clinic near you at https://bit.ly/43fSp7W

08/26/2025

Everyone suffers from tight hamstrings from time to time and if you participate in a sport that involve running or sprinting you are especially prone to developing tightness or injury in these muscles.

Stretching your hamstrings regularly can help minimize the chance of injury. Let’s stretch the hamstrings with a seated hamstring stretch.

1. Sit near the edge of a chair with your feet flat on the floor
2. Straighten one leg with your heel on the floor and your toes pointing towards the ceiling
3. Bend forward at the hip and make sure your spine is in a neutral position
4. Hold the stretch for 30 seconds and repeat two to four times
5. Switch legs and repeat the steps

08/21/2025

👣 Are you one of the many who experiences heel pain or discomfort when you first step out of bed in the morning? You might be dealing with plantar fasciitis, a common foot condition affecting millions each year.

From understanding your foot’s anatomy to learning about non-weight bearing exercises, we’ve got you covered.

👉 Read on here: https://bit.ly/3UBy47y

08/19/2025

Our hip flexors play an important role in the overall function of our lower body and are essential for walking and running. Sitting for much of the day can cause lower back and hip pain. The seated hip flexion is an easy way to strengthen your hip flexors and prevent pain and injuries.⁠
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Let's give it a try!⁠
1. Sit in a chair with your back straight and your feet flat on the floor.⁠
2. With your knee bent at about 90 degrees, lift it up towards the ceiling while keeping your back straight.⁠
3. Slowly bring your knee and foot backdown.⁠
4. Repeat and then switch legs.

08/14/2025

👐 Shoulder pain relief is just an appointment away! Are you tired of dealing with persistent shoulder pain? Discover how physiotherapy can provide the relief you need. Our clinicians are here to help you regain mobility and reduce pain. Book your session today and take the first step towards a healthier, more comfortable life! 💪📅 https://bit.ly/3UnVYTQ

08/12/2025

The calves are one of the most overused but overlooked muscles in the body. Tightness and discomfort in the calves are often the result of overuse. ⁠
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When the calves are too tight, it can lead to injuries including shin splints, calf pulls, and stress fractures. That's why it's important to stretch!⁠
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1. Stand facing a wall and place one foot in front of the other⁠
2. Place your hands on the wall at eye level⁠
3. Extend forward until you feel a stretch in the calf of the back leg⁠
4. Hold for 15 to 30 seconds⁠
5. Repeat 2 to 4 times and then switch legs

08/07/2025

Explore how shockwave therapy can help with stubborn pain. Click to learn more and schedule an appointment near you today! https://bit.ly/455QhQB

01/28/2021

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner 💓

01/01/2021

12/22/2020

We remain open in spite of the new restrictions taking place December 26,2020.

Here are our Holiday Hours -

12/04/2020

We’re hiring! Cornwall Physiotherapy - pt Health is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join its collaborative team! Our clinic is a tight knit team with a long standing relationship with the community.

We make sure to have fun together every day and celebrate our wins. If you’re looking to join a great team, make a difference in patients’ lives and get great continuing education allowance, this is the job for you! https://bit.ly/3lJh4Ii

12/01/2020

It’s that time of year again !
• Christmas food drive •

If you can please help others by filling this container on your next appointment !

Thank you 😊

11/11/2020

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields. - John McCrae

11/05/2020

Fall Prevention Tip ! ❄️ we had a bit of taste of what’s to come ... icy weather - here’s a little tip on how to avoid them

Happy Thursday!

10/27/2020

Happy Tuesday and welcome to our newest massage therapist !

I'm Nazra, born and raised in Toronto. I moved to Cornwall three years ago to pursue a career in massage therapy. I graduated from the Registered Massage Therapy program at Elegance College here in Cornwall. My passion has always been to help people live a healthier and happier life and massage therapy is how I achieve this passion. In my spare time I enjoy going on walks with my dog and adventuring the outdoors.

Give us a call 613-932-2447 ext 1

10/07/2020

Can you believe it is already October? The end of the year is near, and you still have time to use up your benefits! (You may even have some extra since massage therapy services were closed for a few months). Take advantage and book today!

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09/15/2020

It is Balance Awareness week, so let's start off by sharing
WHY IS BALANCE IMPORTANT? 🤔

* to help prevent falls
* to help you move easier
* to help your body alignment in order to reduce pain
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09/02/2020

** MEET THE STAFF **

Some of you may know Zach but some of you may not! He has been with us for almost a year now. He has been an amazing addition to our team. Here is a little about him :

Zacharie is an enthusiastic and caring physiotherapist who's priority is always to understand the unique situations and problems of each patient. Zacharie believes that by the end of the first appointment he should be able to answer the following 4 questions for you: What is wrong with me? How long will it take? What can I do for it? What can you do for it? His treatment style focuses on a combination of hands-on approaches such as joint mobilizations, soft tissue release, active release techniques and stretching to supplement key exercises. Zacharie’s clinical interests include: workplace and overuse injuries, post surgical rehab, seniors health, chronic pain and athletic injuries. Zacharie is a 2019 graduate of the Masters of Physical Therapy at The University of Toronto and completed his Bachelors of Science in Human Kinetics at the University of Ottawa in 2017. He is currently enrolled in the Acupuncture education program in the fall and plans to take courses in Mulligan Manual Therapy Concepts. Outside of the clinic Zacharie is an avid reader and exercise enthusiast. Zacharie has dabbled in many different sports and training methods over the years which gives him a great advantage when trying to relate to his patient’s experiences and in providing innovative solutions throughout the treatment plan.

If you are interested you can follow Zacharie on instagram at The_Bergeron_Physio_Fix to learn more about your body, how it moves and how a physio might be able to help with your goals.

To book an appointment please call 613-932-2447 ext 1!

08/26/2020

08/26/2020

What to expect when you come into our clinic:
- you are required to wear a mask
- you must wash your hands
- go through a quick screening questionnaire
- have your temperature taken

Here is a link to give you a more detailed perspective on our S.A.F.E.R approach with a virtual tour.

https://www.pthealth.ca/a-message-to-our-community

If you would like to book an appointment with us, please call 613-932-2447 ext.1.

We are located at 17373 South Branch Rd in Cornwall, Ontario.

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