Lifemark Physiotherapy Central Scarborough

03/31/2026

Finding a voice that feels like you can be an important part of gender-affirming care.

On Transgender Day of Visibility, Lifemark Speech-Language Pathologist Ben Gaunce shares how gender-affirming voice care can support transgender and gender-diverse individuals.

Voice and communication shape many everyday moments – introducing yourself, speaking at work, or connecting with others. Gender-affirming voice care focuses on exploring communication goals in a supportive, individualized way, while prioritizing vocal health and safety.

03/30/2026

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 people with a uterus, yet many go years without answers or a diagnosis.

If you’ve been experiencing painful periods, pelvic discomfort, painful in*******se, bowel or bladder issues, or ongoing fatigue, you’re not alone – and your symptoms deserve to be taken seriously.

We’ve put together a helpful resource that breaks down:
✅ What endometriosis is
✅ How it affects the body
✅ Common symptoms and why diagnosis can take time
✅ How pelvic health physiotherapy can help manage pain and improve daily function

Pelvic health physiotherapists play an important role in helping individuals with endometriosis find relief through gentle, targeted techniques that support mobility, reduce pain, and address pelvic floor dysfunction.

If you’re looking for guidance, support, or clarity, this article is a great place to start.

👉 Read the full article to learn more and explore your next steps. https://tinyurl.com/3y64jwvy

03/30/2026

Is doomscrolling stealing your peace? 🤳🏼

Scrolling through negative news or social media can keep your nervous system on high alert. Over time, it may affect your mental health, sleep, and even contribute to headaches or tech neck.

If you’ve been feeling more anxious, tired, or overwhelmed after scrolling, it may be time to reset your digital habits.

Learn what doomscrolling really is, why it’s hard to stop, and practical ways to break the cycle, with insights from Amber Tilitzky, Registered Clinical Counsellor at Lifemark. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/yewbxcp7

03/26/2026

Calf cramps can be more than just a quick annoyance. They can interrupt exercise, walking, sleep, and day-to-day movement.

A mix of calf stretching and ankle mobility work may help reduce tightness through the lower leg and improve how the area moves. These stretches are simple, practical, and easy to add into a general mobility routine.

New to these stretches? Start slowly and ease off if anything feels painful.

If calf cramps happen often, keep coming back, or start affecting your daily activities 👉 a Lifemark physiotherapist can help identify possible contributing factors and recommend treatment based on your needs. Book at a clinic near you across Canada: https://tinyurl.com/wnp6efbv

💾 Save this for the next time your calves start acting up.

03/24/2026

Neck pain after a long day on your phone or laptop is easy to brush off, but your posture during screen time can put more demand on your neck than many people realize. 🤳🏼

The farther forward your head moves, the more your neck and upper back have to take on. Over time, that repeated strain can show up as stiffness, soreness, tension, or what many people call tech neck. 🧑‍💻📱

A physiotherapist can help identify what may be contributing to your discomfort and build a treatment plan around your symptoms, routine, and movement needs. Depending on the issue, that may include targeted exercises, mobility work, posture education, strengthening, and hands-on treatment where appropriate.

If scrolling, texting, or desk work is leaving your neck feeling tight or sore, it may be time to check in with a physiotherapist. 👉 Book an appointment near you: https://tinyurl.com/4p2ssbrb

03/20/2026

Looking for spring activity ideas that feel realistic after a long winter? 🌷 Our latest article shares 5 simple ways to stay active in spring, along with practical tips for getting back into movement safely.

Whether you are easing back into exercise, looking for low-impact ways to move more, or trying to stay active with less pain and stiffness, this article can help. 🏃‍➡️👟 It also covers helpful spring reminders like dressing for changing temperatures and choosing supportive footwear.

🔗 Read the full article to explore the ideas and learn how a physiotherapist can support your spring activity goals. https://tinyurl.com/5bmvnf6y

Discover practical ways to stay active in spring, from indoor swimming to outdoor hiking. Boost your energy and support your health with these seasonal activity tips for Canadians.

03/17/2026

We're excited to share that Lifemark is an official event sponsor of the 2026 Vancouver Sun Run, Canada's largest 10K road race since 1985, taking place on Sunday, April 19! 🏃‍♂️🌤️

Join us at the Post Race Party, where our team will be offering post-race recovery support at our Lifemark booth. Whether you're walking, jogging, sprinting, or cheering, we can't wait to connect with the community and celebrate this iconic event.

Learn more about the Vancouver Sun Run 👉 https://www.vancouversunrun.com/

03/13/2026

Looking for ways to start building core awareness with diastasis recti? Here are four gentle exercises you can try:

🔷 Core activation with heel slide
🔶 Purpose: Improves deep abdominal recruitment, builds motor control for early-stage core rehab, and is an early exercise to try for postpartum, diastasis recti, and low back rehab

🔷 Core activation with bent-knee fall-out
🔶 Purpose: Helps improve pelvic stability and transversus abdominis activation while controlling hip movement, emphasizing anti-rotation control of the pelvis

🔷 Dead bug
🔶 Purpose: Challenges the ability to maintain a neutral spine, bring your hips and knees up to 90 and point your arms toward the ceiling

🔷 Side plank with clamshell
🔶 Purpose: Helps improve lateral core stability with hip abductor strengthening, targeting the gluteus medius, obliques, and deep core muscles

⚠️ Disclaimer: These exercises are a general guideline and do not replace seeing a pelvic health physiotherapist for an individualized assessment. If you're unsure about completing these exercises, please consult a healthcare professional before trying them.

👉 Book with a pelvic health physiotherapist near you today for personalized care: https://tinyurl.com/byv2z8w5

03/10/2026

Let's talk about diastasis recti (re**us diastasis) – a condition that commonly develops during pregnancy and may continue postpartum.

In this video, pelvic health physiotherapist Helen Lo from Peak Health & Performance explains:

✔️ What diastasis recti is
✔️ Whether it's normal
✔️ What you can do if you have it

For some people, it can improve over time, but guidance can help you better understand how your core handles pressure and movement.

A pelvic health physiotherapist can assess your core function and help guide your return to exercise and daily activities.

🎥 Stay tuned for Part 2, where we'll be covering exercises and diastasis recti.

If you have questions about postpartum recovery or pelvic health, consider connecting with a Lifemark pelvic health physiotherapist near you today: https://tinyurl.com/mten2wy7

03/08/2026

This International Women's Day, we're recognizing the incredible women who help shape Lifemark every day. 💜

Women represent more than 65% of our national workforce, contributing as clinicians, leaders, mentors, caregivers, and changemakers across our organization.

This year's theme, , reminds us that when we share our time, knowledge, and support, we help create opportunities for others and strengthen our communities.

To the women across Lifemark who lead, support, and inspire others every day – thank you for the impact you make in our clinics, teams, and communities across Canada.

02/27/2026

Ever feel like your brain is “buffering”?

Brain fog is a term many people use to describe mental sluggishness – trouble focusing, remembering, planning, or finding the right words. It can be linked to stress, fatigue, poor sleep, or emotional overload.

Small daily adjustments can help lift that haze. And if brain fog begins to interfere with your work, home life, or well-being, professional support can provide practical strategies tailored to you.

Read the article below to learn:
• What brain fog feels like
• Why it happens
• 7 simple strategies that may help
• When to consider speaking with a professional

https://tinyurl.com/39kzm7m2

The cursor blinks on an empty screen. You’ve read the same email three times, but the words won’t stick. It feels like a thick haze has settled over your thoughts, making even simple decisions feel heavy. This experience of mental sluggishness is often called brain fog, and it can make it hard t...

04/30/2025

Join us for the open house celebration of Lifemark Physiotherapy Central Scarborough!

Date: Thursday, May 8
Time: 3pm-6pm
Location: 2155 Lawrence Ave E, Unit 14

✨ Tour our updated facility and open gym space
✨ Meet our team
✨ Learn about our services: physiotherapy, massage therapy, occupational therapy, chiropractic, vestibular rehabilitation with infrared googles, and more.
✨ Enter to win a 45-minute massage

We can’t wait to celebrate with you. See you there!

04/16/2020

Hadi Tabibi, Clinic Team Manager and Physiotherapist at Central Scarborough Physiotherapy, has been offering virtual physiotherapy for the past few weeks.

In a Virtual Care Spotlight, Hadi shares his experience and insights with us!

Learn more about Hadi's experiences and find out how virtual physiotherapy can help you!

Hadi Tabibi, physiotherapist at Central Scarborough Physiotherapy and Main and Gerrard Physiotherapy, shares his experience using a virtual physiotherapy model so far.

03/30/2020

We now offer Virtual Care! This will allow you to continue your rehabilitative treatment, while staying in the comfort of your own home. This is a great alternative to continue your rehabilitation while practicing social distancing and self-isolating, when deemed appropriate and safe by your clinician. To learn more or to book an appointment call: 1-888-314-2726 or visit:

Are you looking to continue your physiotherapy and rehabilitative treatment while practice social distancing? pt Health now offers Virtual Care!

04/23/2019

Do you want to be more active, but not sure what activities are ok for your hip / knee arthritis? You have lots of options! See here http://bit.ly/2Dq0yd2 Got questions? We can help! 💪😉

Just 10 minutes of low-impact activity daily can improve cardio-fitness, overall strength and range of motion.

04/05/2019

Walking can boost your creativity. Who knew? 🤸‍♂️ It can also benefit your brain, heart, and bones, as well as your memory, mood, health, longevity, and weight. 💪 Not sure if walking is for you? Ask us, we can help 😉 http://bit.ly/2UeBIY9

02/27/2019

Snow storm? No problem! Follow these tips to prevent an injury: https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/staying-healthy/prevent-snow-shoveling-and-snowblowing-injuries/

01/16/2019

Did you know that can help you to stay on track with your resolutions? Read more in our latest blog post

The turning of a new year symbolizes the turning of a new leaf for many of us, a chance to shed bad habits and start fresh. With a new year, we hope to see a new us. So what are the most common New Year's Resolutions? Well, according to a 2017 survey, one-third of Canadians want to improve their fit...

01/14/2019

What are you determined to accomplish this week?

01/11/2019

Physiotherapists can provide an exercise program to help maintain strength and balance, keeping seniors in their homes and as active members of their community.

01/09/2019

It's the start of a , which means new opportunities! Have you ever thought about owning your own ? Learn more about the ways we can help you start your clinic and starting brining in clients of your own. http://ow.ly/q2NX30nb4Xu

01/07/2019

The winter break is over and the kids have started to head back to school but is their backpack too heavy?

Is carrying a heavy backpack bad for you? Find out if your backpack is the cause of numb tingling fingers and arms and how to treat your symptoms.