Lifemark Physiotherapy Downtown London

07/15/2025

Summer is here ☀️🌀 but for people with vestibular disorders, the season isn’t always so carefree.

Travel, soft grassy paths, even backyard get-togethers can trigger dizziness, imbalance, and discomfort. Understanding these challenges is an important step toward managing them.

Learn more about the unique summer hurdles vestibular patients face, and how support and treatment can help 👉 https://bit.ly/46z7Jhk

Summertime, and the living is not so easy … if you have a vestibular disorder Summertime conjures up images of getting outside, traveling, going to social gatherings, having a few drinks on the patio. This sounds great and relaxing to most people - but if you have a vestibular disorder, these acti...

07/11/2025

🌟 We love hearing from our clients. 🌟

Helping our many communities across Canada get back to life is what we strive for: this time via Lifemark Physiotherapy Main West & Longwood in Hamilton, ON. Whether it’s recovering from an injury, managing a condition, or reaching a new goal, we’re here to guide you every step of the way!

👉 Lifemark offers:
🔹 Physiotherapy
🔹 Massage therapy
🔹 Chiropractic
🔹 Occupational therapy
🔹 Vestibular therapy
🔹 Pelvic health physiotherapy
🔹 + more

Book an appointment with a Lifemark clinic near you at https://bit.ly/4jkJYNF

07/10/2025

🚣‍♂️ Thinking about hitting the water this summer? Whether you’re kayaking, canoeing, or stand up paddleboarding, Canada has incredible waterways to explore! 🌊

Here are 7 tips to help you stay safe and reduce injury risk:
✅ Get a lesson to improve your skills and learn recovery techniques.
✅ Dress for the water temperature, not the weather.
✅ Choose the right boat for your experience level and conditions.
✅ Always wear a buoyancy aid, even if you’re a strong swimmer.
✅ Sit or stand properly to maintain balance and reduce the risk of capsizing.
✅ Hold your paddle correctly for your vessel.
✅ Use safe lifting and carrying practices to protect your body.

A little preparation can help you enjoy every moment on the water.

👉 Learn more here: https://bit.ly/46ABVZx

If you’re dealing with pain or need extra guidance, our Lifemark Physiotherapists can help you get paddling-ready. Book an appointment today: https://bit.ly/3Git4Bc

Canada is home to some of the most stunningly beautiful interconnected waterways the world has to offer. Canoeing, kayaking, and the increasingly popular stand up paddleboarding (SUP) are some of best the ways to get outside and explore these rivers, lakes, and oceans. These paddling sports are low-...

06/27/2025

Post-traumatic stress (PTSD) doesn’t always show up in obvious ways. It can linger quietly – affecting sleep, concentration, relationships, and overall wellbeing.

At Lifemark, our mental health professionals offer trauma-informed care to help you move forward in a way that feels safe, supportive, and personalized.

Healing is possible, and you don’t have to face it alone. We’re here when you’re ready. 💙

Learn more about our mental health services and book an appointment online: https://bit.ly/4ljHAr8

06/26/2025

June 26th is National Cancer Wellness Awareness DayCancer changes lives – but it doesn't have to define them. Did you know that Occupational Therapists (OTs) can play a role in helping individuals with cancer or cancer survivors live well by focusing on their whole-person needs?At Lifemark, our OTs take a personalized approach to care, addressing not only physical challenges but also emotional and social well-being. Whether it's managing fatigue, adapting daily routines, or finding ways to stay connected to the activities and people that matter the most, OTs empower clients to regain control and thriveat every stage of their journey.Whole-person care is about more than just treatment – it's about helping individuals participate fully in life. 💙This National Cancer Wellness Awareness Day, we're raising awareness about the importance of proactive care and support services for those living with cancer. Together, we can ensure no one faces this journey alone. 👥

06/25/2025

💜👟 What an incredible journey! Lifemark is thrilled to have been a National Sponsor of the Shoppers Drug Mart® Run for Women – Canada's largest community 5K and 10K walk/run series in support of women's mental health.

At every event, Lifemark tents were buzzing with activity! From post-race treatment to co****le games to fun swag, we loved connecting with participants and cheering everyone on.

A huge thank you to all the amazing runners, walkers, and our incredible Lifemark team who showed up to support this meaningful cause. You made it unforgettable!

Check out our album of captured moments below!

06/09/2025

In honour of Pride Month, we’re sharing how minority stress impacts wellbeing – and what it means to be an active, informed ally.

At Lifemark, we believe that understanding leads to empathy – and empathy leads to better care. Our multidisciplinary rehabilitation services – including physiotherapy, massage therapy, occupational therapy, vestibular rehab, mental health services, and more – are designed to support the unique needs of every individual. Because you belong here. 🏳️‍🌈💙🏳️‍⚧️

Research shows that individuals who identify as le***an, gay, bisexual, transgender, q***r, two spirit, and those who don't identify as CIS-gendered or heterosexual (2SLGBTQIA+) experience discrimination that is detrimental to their mental health. Understanding the forces that work to oppress indivi...

06/04/2025

What exactly is kinesiology – and how can it help you?

At its core, kinesiology is the study of movement, strength, and performance. But for kinesiologists at Lifemark, it’s also a way to help people recover from injury, manage chronic conditions like arthritis or Parkinson’s, and improve mobility and quality of life through personalized movement plans.

Whether you’re new to the term or wondering if it’s right for you, this article breaks it down.

Chances are you've heard of "kinesiology" before, especially if you've been to this site before! You might be familiar with the term, but we won’t blame you for wondering “what exactly is kinesiology?” The mechanics of body movements At its core, Kinesiology is defined as “the study of the m...

05/26/2025

Mentorship in motion at Lifemark! 🤜🤛

Lifemark Physiotherapy Capital Sport recently hosted a physiotherapy mentorship session for their team and clinicians at Lifemark Physiotherapy Kanata March Road. 🩹The hands-on taping workshop covered real-world injuries like sprains, plantar fasciitis, and Achilles tendon issues. From tape types to technique, our clinicians dove into the why, when, and how of athletic taping – guided and coached every step of the way.

At Lifemark, high standards aren’t optional – they’re foundational. That’s why we invest in continuous professional development, so our team can deliver the highest quality care, every time.

05/21/2025

Another year, another successful Blue Nose Marathon weekend! 🏃‍♀️🎉

From cheer zones to recovery zones, our Lifemark team showed up in full stride!

We had an incredible time connecting with the community at our booth during the Expo, supporting runners at the finish line, and providing post-race treatment at our tent. Big shoutout to the amazing students and staff from the Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy and Eastern College who helped power our massage tent all weekend long.

Hats off to the inspiring Team Myles Powered by Lifemark crew – your journey moved us every step of the way! 👏 And a huge round of applause to our Lifemark Relay Teams who crossed the finish line together, showing what teamwork really looks like!

Here’s to another memorable year at the Emera Blue Nose Marathon! 💙

08/09/2024

Celebrating Diastasis Awareness Month the only way I know how- nerding out on new research. I am IN LOVE with this study from Woxnerud
et al (2023)! They looked at baseline abdominal wall (Ab Wall) measures in those that have never had babies- one of my fave DRA topics! This is another article out of the surgical space and offers us all better communication across the continuum of care.

The authors sought to look beyond the cosmetic result of DRA closure, but also how surgery restores postpartum abdominal wall (Ab Wall) function. FUNCTION!! That is really where we need to focus to understand the clinical meaning of DRA. However, we can’t eval postpartum rehab or post-surgical function if we don’t understand prepartum Ab Wall function.

What really makes this article standout is not only did they use ultrasound to measure at inter-recti distance (IRD) at rest on their back, but also measured in standing and on one leg to represent functional demands on the Ab Wall. Be still my nerdy heart- such awesome insight for me as someone who treats runners who need Ab Wall function on one leg over and over again.

So what did they find? A range of values at each measurement point.

- [ ] IRD at rest on back(supine):
- [ ] 3 cm above navel (mean 9 mm, range 4-20 mm)
- [ ] Sup border of navel (mean 10 mm, 3-24 mm)
- [ ] 2 cm below navel (mean 2 mm, -5-10mm)

- [ ] IRD Upright (sup border of navel):
- [ ] Standing (mean 12 mm, 3–26 mm)
- [ ] Standing on one leg (mean 13 mm, 6-37mm)

Though there was a shift to a larger mean and range for upright values vs supine, authors noted that 25% of participants standing on two legs and 19% standing on one-leg demonstrated an IRD that was ≥1 mm less than supine values. So what does that mean? Participants demonstrated variability in HOW they used their abdominal wall to accomplish the task. For some the IRD was wider, for some it was smaller in upright. Our job is to sort out HOW each patient uses their abdomen, and if that supports their goals. This new insight, gives us better ideas how to assess function, tailor programs, and measure improvement.

This only scratches the surface of this study! Hoping to blog and post more. But for now sharing some DRA research love as we keep moving our conversations forward beyond IRD and LA to looking at abdominal wall function as a big component of the clinical meaning of DRA.

Woxnerud K, Sandblom G, Hedbeck C and Olsson A (2023) Reference Data on the Normal Abdominal Wall Anatomy and Baseline Characteristics in Seventy-One Nulliparous Women. J. Abdom. Wall Surg. 2:10940. doi: 10.3389/jaws.2023.10940 (open access)