Stratford Physiotherapy Centre - pt Health

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

08/05/2025

The calves are an instrumental part of many activities: from running and walking to jumping and reaching. Strong calf muscles also help prevent injuries.

Heel raises are a great exercise to strengthen the calves. Let's give it a try!

1. Stand straight with your feet shoulder-width apart and your shoulders back.
2. Raise your heels off the floor while keeping your knees straight.
3. Slowly bring the heels back down to the starting position.
4. Repeat.

07/31/2025

If you’ve ever wondered whether you should apply heat 🔥 or ice 🧊 to alleviate muscle soreness, check out this heat vs ice reference guide. It demonstrates how ice and heat work to ease discomfort, how they can be applied safely and when to use them.

07/29/2025

Who is up for a challenge? Try the one-legged squat! ⁠
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This exercise is good for all athletes, but especially effective for runners as it works the same muscles used for running: hips, hamstrings, quadriceps, gluteus maximus, and calves. It also helps strengthen core muscles and increase flexibility.⁠
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Let's give it a go!⁠
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1. Stand with your feet shoulder distance apart and slightly bend your knees. Hold your body upright and relax your shoulders.⁠
2. Raise the right ankle and move it back towards the sky.⁠
3. Slowly bend the left knee, moving down in a squatting motion (almost like you're sitting in a chair). Keep your body straight and don't let your left knee pass your left toe.⁠
4. Come back up to the starting position.⁠
5. Perform 10 squats on the left and then switch to the right leg.⁠
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*Please note: only perform this exercise if it's safe to do so, and remember to always listen to your body.

07/24/2025

🧘 A great reason to consider yoga is its versatility. You really can do it anywhere! All you need to enjoy the benefits of this amazing therapy is a mat and instruction on how to perform these healing practices. Here are 5 poses to help get you started! https://bit.ly/4lFRKCS

These five easy at home yoga poses will help benefit your mind and body. all you need is a yoga mat and a few minutes for yourself.

07/22/2025

Time to get the heart pumping with some small hops! These little jumps require no equipment and can be performed wherever and whenever. Jumping builds strength and improves muscle tone, is an excellent calorie-burner, improves balance and muscle coordination, metabolism and heart health.

So... let's get hopping!
1. Stand with your feet shoulder distance apart
2. Place your hands on your waist and slightly bend your knees
3. Hop upwards

Try to do as many small hops as you can in 30 seconds. And remember: we're going for speed, not height.

07/17/2025

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 pt Health - Victoria Physiotherapy in Hamilton, ON. ⭐

👉 pt Health offers:

🔹 Physiotherapy
🔹 Massage therapy
🔹 Chiropractic
🔹 + more

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

07/15/2025

Did you know that muscle tension in the quadriceps can lead to back and knee pain, overall tightness, and reduced mobility? Luckily a few minutes of stretching a day can save you from this discomfort.

There are a lot of quad stretches, but today we're going to demonstrate a simple yet effective quad stretch that you can perform anywhere, anytime.

1. Stand on one leg with your knees touching. Hold onto a chair or the wall for balance, if needed.
2. Grab your right foot with your right hand and carefully pul it towards your glutes. Make sure your knee is pointing to the ground. Do not pull the knee backwards or sideways.
3. Push your chest up and out and your hips forward. Focus on the stretch in your hips.
4. Hold for 30 seconds and then switch legs. Perform 3 sets per leg.

Did you know that muscle tension in the quadriceps can lead to back and knee pain, overall tightness, and reduced mobility? Luckily, a few minutes of stretching a day can save you from this discomfort.

04/28/2025

Same day appointments available today! Call 519-271-6307 ext 2

04/25/2025

Call us at 519-271-6307 ext 2 to book a last minute appointment today!

04/24/2025

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to our amazing front desk staff Jenn & Deanne!! Our staff & patients "showered" them with words of appreciation & gifts today! Thank you ladies for all you do to make our clinc run so smoothly! We couldn't do it without you!

11/06/2024

🌟 **Exciting News at pt Health - Stratford Physiotherapy!** 🌟

We’re proud to announce that our chiropractor, Dr. Chad Fink, has recently completed advanced training in **Evidence-Based Chiropractic Care Throughout Pregnancy**! 🤰✨

This specialized training focuses on the most common pain presentations and conditions that occur during pregnancy, equipping Dr. Chad with the latest techniques and knowledge to offer the best care to expecting mothers.

Whether you're dealing with back pain, sciatica, or discomfort from changes in posture, Dr. Chad is here to help you manage these challenges with safe, effective, and gentle chiropractic treatments.

💬 DM us to learn more or schedule your consultation!

10/16/2024

PT Health Stratford would like to introduce you to our newest team member, Aly Latouf! Aly is a passionate and skilled massage therapist, proudly graduating with honours from triOS College in Kitchener. Whether you’re looking to unwind or address specific pain, Aly is here to help you on your path to relaxation and healing. Book your session today and experience the benefits of therapeutic massage!

06/12/2024

Thank you to our Physiotherapy Student Karina for providing information on High Ankle Sprains

04/24/2024

In honour of we'd like to give a big shout out to our Patient Care Coordinators Jenn & Deanne. Thank you for all you ladies do every day!

04/05/2024

Wishing our 2nd year Physiotherapy Student Isabel all the best in her future endeavours! It has been a pleasure having you here at ptHealth Stratford the past 7 weeks!

02/29/2024

A couple weekends ago some members of our team celebrated with our Physiotherapist Dharti and her husband Sankalp. We are excited for the upcoming arrival of their baby girl due in May!! 🎀

12/22/2023

As you head into this holiday season all of us at ptHealth Stratford Physiotherapy Centre wish you and your loved ones health & happiness!! 🎅🤶