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2260 Commercial Dr
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Address: 2260 Commercial Dr., Vancouver, BC V5N 5P9

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Phone: (604) 262-0909

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Working out your butt isn’t just for Instagram models! We’re talking about gluteus maximus, one of the largest and most important muscles in the body. Proper activation of the gluteus maximus (along with the medius, and minimus) is important for generating power and stabilizing the knee during movements such as walking, running, and squatting. When the glutes are not activated properly, other muscles such as the hamstrings compensate, which can lead to negative consequences such as low back pain, lower leg pain, and poor posture. Therefore, it is important to incorporate exercises in your routine that specifically target glute activation. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here is Trevor practicing prone gluteal activation with Tracy. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ To give it a try: On the floor or a table, lay on your stomach with both legs straight. Keeping one leg straight, flex the other knee to a 90 degree angle. Squeeze your but to lift your flexed leg up while keeping your hip on the table or ground. Make sure to lift through your gluteal region first, then with the hamstrings.
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What do we know about Trevor Potts? He is the face and founder of The Physio Shop, and one of our amazing Physiotherapists. He is a lover of a good bottle of wine and dogs (Sophie is usually not far behind). Trevor brings a lot of energy into the clinic, and if you’ve spent any time around the clinic you’d know he’s smiling 99% of the time. Here a few things you may NOT know about him! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What are you doing when you’re not at the clinic? I am either running or walking my dog, Sophie, working on the Shop behind the scenes or helplessly working on my golf game. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What is your favourite place you’ve visited? It’s a toss up. I love Mexico because it’s close but San Sebastián is special. Tuscany tops all though because I was married there. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Who has influenced you/made an impact on your career? I’ve got a few...Mat Shaw my old boss in Thunder Bay before being a physio, he inspired me to go back to school. Adam Wiwcharyk who was my boss when I was a bartender. He was straight forward but taught me a lot about customer service. Florence Yip, the owner of North Burnaby Physio and Wellness (my first physio boss) who was very supportive. And lastly, Tanja Yardley, a fellow board of director for PABC who is incredibly positive and motivating leader with CBI health. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What is a significant memory in your fitness/health lifestyle? Cramping twice last year during the RBC Gran Fondo, lol. That’s vivid. Also, in general, the more active I am the less I hurt. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What is your favourite quote and why? Sometimes you gotta shut’r down to get’r goin’. I’m from the sticks and this just applies to so many things in life. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Random fact about you: I have music on iTunes.
Thoracic mobility is the movement of the middle portion of the spine and works together with the lumbar spine and shoulders to provide optimal movement. Therefore, thoracic mobility contributes to key actions such as reaching overhead and rotation. Lack of thoracic mobility can lead to neck and shoulder pain. Implementing a few exercises to promote thoracic mobility is essential! How to: - Place the foam roller on the floor and lie back with the foam roller running directly under your spine - Reach your arms out to the sides and bend your elbows at 90 degrees - Relax your forearms back towards the floor and up towards your head
Ever wonder why you’re sore after workouts?? Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), can be experienced by anyone after certain types of exercise or novel movements (the pain that may surprise you when sitting down on the toilet). DOMS can therefore have substantial effects on following workouts and day to day functioning. Foam rolling has been shown to help reduce this pain. It has also helped reduce negative effects of DOMS on following dynamic movements as well as enhancing range of motion. Studies have shown that foam rolling can decrease peak soreness by up to 24 hours. The mechanism is presumed to be due to an increase in muscular blood flow. Here are a few different positions to get you started on foam rolling!
The sun is pouring into the clinic today!! If you are looking to get back into exercise or recovering from an injury, we can help you out. We are here for you wherever you are at in your journey. We are waiting for you!
Happy Family Day and Mobility Monday!! Our exercise for today is the Scorpion. This is an active stretch that targets your lower back, abductors and obliques, while aiding thoracic mobility. This is an excellent warm up exercise before getting active! How to: - Lie on your front with your arms stretched out to the side and your hands flat on the floor. - Keeping both hands on the floor, bring your right heel towards your left hand and tighten your right buttock. - Hold your left hip on the floor. Repeat on the other side. - Make sure you keep your abdominal muscles tightened and keep breathing normally. - Keep your shoulders, upper body and feet on the floor. Give it a try and let us know what you think!
Welcome back to our two amazing massage therapists! Chrissy and Genevieve are available for appointments, so check out their schedules online to book in!
MEET ERIN! Erin is our new Kinesiologist and a recent graduate from UBC Okanagan’s Human Kinetics program. Erin was born and raised in Kelowna BC but is no newcomer to an active west-coast lifestyle. Erin grew up enjoying all things outdoors, including skiing, swimming, biking, kickboxing and running. During university, she had the chance to work with the cross-country team as an athletic trainer. She believes exercise plays a huge part in rehabilitation and is hoping she can assist you wherever you are in your recovery journey. Book online or give us a call to make an appointment!
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