pt Health - Thorold Physiotherapy

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

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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.

07/10/2025

Now that summer is in full force, many of us are out there running regularly and pounding the pavement. Of course, no one wants to be derailed by an injury.

Here are a few tips and tricks to help you continue running injury-free this summer. https://bit.ly/4lvgZb1

07/08/2025

This hip extension exercise is great for lengthening and opening up the front of the hip. The exercise is especially effective if you sit a lot, as sitting can cause tighter hip flexor muscles and weaker hamstrings.

Let's stretch!
1. Stand behind a chair and hold onto the back for stability.
2. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and slightly bend your knees.
3. Maintain a straight line in your body and pull your right leg back as far as possible, keeping your leg straight and spine still.
4. Slowly return to the starting position.
5. Repeat and switch legs after 10 stretches.

07/03/2025

Whatever the reason is, we’re here to help! 🙌

🏃 If pain or injury is holding you back, or you want to boost your fitness levels, book in with a pt Health clinician today: https://bit.ly/4lagmDz

06/30/2025

Are you looking for an exercise that will activate your hip and glute muscles, and strengthen your core? Try the monster walk!

1. Place a resistance band around your ankles, knees, or upper legs, depending on your range of motion and the level of resistance you want to create.
2. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, bend your knees and squat down a bit.
3. Take diagonal steps, moving ahead and outwards. Keep your hips and feet parallel during the movement and always keep your knees pointing out.

Perform two sets of six steps.

06/26/2025

Summer is here, which for most means spending more time outside under the sun. As much as we love outdoor activities, they pose some risk of injury due to factors like footwear, body mechanics, and the outdoor environment itself.

The good news is that appropriate early care for injuries can optimize the recovery process and get you back to doing what you love with confidence. This article will review five commonly seen injuries during the summertime, as well as the recommended approach to caring for them. https://bit.ly/4niuqwf

06/24/2025

☀️🚨 Heatstroke vs heat exhaustion: know the signs and symptoms!

Summer fun can quickly turn dangerous if you're not aware of the risks of heat-related illnesses. Heat exhaustion can lead to heatstroke, a serious and life-threatening condition. Symptoms of heat exhaustion include weakness, heavy sweating, and nausea, while heatstroke is marked by a high body temperature, rapid pulse, and possible unconsciousness.

Here are some ways to stay safe in the sun:

💧 Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water

👕 Wear light-coloured, loose clothing

🕶️ Use broad-spectrum sunscreen and reapply every 90 minutes

⏰ Avoid strenuous activities during peak sun hours

🌳 Seek shade or stay in air-conditioned areas when possible

Share this info to help others enjoy summer safely! ☀️🌿

06/19/2025

Been sitting a little too much lately? 🙋‍♂️ You’re not alone. Find out why less movement might be making your hips unhappy – and what you can do about it! 💪 https://bit.ly/3SXE0GZ

06/17/2025

The Sternocleidomastoid (SCM) stretch is one of the most popular stretches provided by our clinicians. Why? Because many of our patients who work a sedentary job experience neck pain, due to improper posture.⁠
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SCM pain can also have other causes, including overhead work, injuries such as whiplash or falls, sleeping on your stomach with your head turned to one side, and shallow chest breathing.⁠
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Stretching the SCM muscle can help relieve the pain. So let's stretch!
1. Sit up straight and point your chin towards your left shoulder while keeping your shoulders relaxed.
2. Hold for 30 seconds and then relax by looking up to the right side.
3. Switch sides.