The S.P.O.R.T. Specialists inc.

04/23/2026

PHASE 2 ACL REHAB 🔑

This phase sets the tone for everything that comes next. We’re creating control, strength, and confidence.

In this phase, we’re working on:
→ Quad activation that actually carries over
→ Hip strength (because your knee doesn’t work alone)
→ Early load tolerance + weight acceptance
→ Re-introducing controlled movement patterns

👀 Here’s a glimpse of what that can look like in our clinic:
• ASLR + progressions
• Glute bridge variations (abduction/adduction)
• Tibial IR/ER control (“gas pedal”)
• Controlled weight shifts + gait prep
• Calf strengthening
• Early dynamic loading (hello bum drops)

04/14/2026

Your walk. Your yoga. Your light weights. Are they actually building bone? 🦴

Here’s the hard truth: bone responds to load and intensity — not just movement. And in midlife, the stakes get higher.

On April 22, we are sitting down with Melanie Scrase — Athletic Therapist, performance specialist, and co-founder of The S.P.O.R.T. Specialists & bone health expert for a live conversation that could genuinely change how you think about your health in midlife.

We’re covering everything from bone density scans to heavy resistance training, busting myths, and giving you a real roadmap to take action.

🔗 Register via the link in bio.

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JDqPsT9LSTOjzbZQGSW-qw

Be the CEO of Your Health: Why Midlife Is the Time to Build Strong Bones
A free live webinar

📅 April 22, 2026 7PM

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04/09/2026

Early Post-Op ACL rehab isn’t just “rest and wait” it’s targeted, intentional work 👇

Here’s a glimpse of what we focus on early post-op:
• scar + skin mobility work
• ankle pumps for circulation
• quad activation (with some feedback)
• hip strengthening (clams + reverse clams)
• controlled single leg biking
• soft tissue work around the knee to do at home (soft tissue work)

⚠️ Every rehab journey is different, always follow your surgeon guidelines and get cleared before starting.

03/19/2026

One of the most undertrained muscle groups 👀

This group (adductor longus, brevis, magnus, pectineus & gracilis ) runs along the inside of the leg and plays a key role in the frontal plane — bringing the leg in, controlling lateral movement, and stabilizing the pelvis.

Add these exercises to your next training to not only strengthen the adductors, but increase knee stability, prevent injury & increase power!

03/17/2026

✨Part 6/6 — The grand finale, A Side Plank (with or without leg lift)

This exercise challenges lateral core strength, hip abductors, and pelvic stability.

Can you do the same thing on both sides?

To wrap up this series, we hope you discovered a few weaker areas to work on. Addressing asymmetries can go a long way in helping reduce injury risk!

03/12/2026

✨ Part 5/6 — Single Arm Shoulder Tap

Assessing:
• Core anti-rotation strength
• Shoulder stability
• Symmetrical load through the arms
• Pelvic control

The goal is to resist movement, not create it. If your hips are rocking or one shoulder feels less stable, that’s valuable information for your training!

03/10/2026

A great way to check glute function asymmetry 🍑

If one side cramps, shakes, or feels weaker… that’s useful information.

Watch the reel to see what we’re looking for when we ask our clients to perform this movement!

03/05/2026

Part 3/6 A Single-arm Farmer’s Carry 🛍️

This exercise will quickly show you:
→ Do you lean?
→ Does one hip hike?
→ Do your ribs flare?
→ Does one side feel significantly less stable?

Bilateral lifts can hide compensation. Unilateral carries expose it. Train what it reveals!

03/03/2026

Part 2/6 for exercises exposing our asymmetries.

A single-leg deadlift! 💪🏼

If one side feels easier, more stable, or stronger… that information matters.

Symmetry isn’t perfection — but big differences can increase injury risk. When we watch this movement we’re looking for:
✔️ Pelvic control (no hip drop/rotation)
✔️ Knee alignment
✔️ Balance symmetry side to side
✔️ Hamstring + glute loading
✔️ Trunk control

02/26/2026

One of the simplest ways to check lower leg asymmetry 👇🏻

If one side burns faster, lifts lower, or feels unstable - that’s useful information.

Especially important for:
-Runners
-Achilles rehab
-Post-ankle injury
-Return to sport testing

02/21/2026

If your knees hate stairs, you probably need more of this!! 👇🏻

Peterson step-ups target quad strength in deeper ranges to improve joint tolerance.

WATCH till the end to see how your pelvis should be moving with this exercise!

How we cue our clients:
- controlled knee translation over toes
- maintain upright trunk
- full foot contact
- emphasize slow eccentric control
- no push-off from the non-working leg

01/30/2026

Proud to be on their team!! 💪💪

Derrière chaque avancée et chaque moment de soin se trouvent des entrepreneurs compatissants qui sont à nos côtés pour créer un changement et un impact significatifs. Aujourd’hui, nous rendons fièrement hommage à chacun de nos partenaires corporatifs annuels pour leur leadership, leur générosité et leur engagement indéfectible envers notre communauté, nos patients et notre hôpital. À jamais reconnaissants et profondément touchés.
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Behind every advancement and every moment of care are compassionate entrepreneurs who stand with us to create meaningful change and impact. Today, we proudly honour each of our annual corporate partners for their leadership, generosity, and unwavering commitment to our community, our patients, and our hospital. Forever grateful and truly touched.

Desjardins
Auxiliaire de l’Hôpital General du Lakeshore - Auxiliary of LGH
Pfizer Canada
Chartwell Retirement Residences
Château Dollard
Royal Westcourt Social Club
Spinelli
The S.P.O.R.T. Specialists inc.
Studio Cookie
The Suburban
Bayshore Soins à domicile
Catsys
Centre Dentaire Lakeshore
Check 6 Media
Club Piscine Pierrefonds
ElleLogic AI
GerontoLogis
Soins d'or chez vous / Golden Home Care
Plomberie Levine Bros
Hôtel Marriott Terminal Aéroport de Montréal
Pharmaprix Simplement Santé Lakeshore
Roger Cesare, Real Estate Broker
The St-Georges Group
VOCA Marketing - Promotional Products and more
Zen Chez Nous - Massage, Facials & Head Spa