Featured Article: “It’s Going to Be a Long Winter- Stockpile Your Coping Strategies”
As winter approaches, so does more time spent indoors, increased isolation, and darker days. Don’t get me wrong, winter is not all bad! But with the current pandemic going on, we need to prioritize our mental health. Check out this article: “It’s Going to Be…
Elite Physio: A Preferred Provider for the Trillium Health Care Group.
Elite Physio is honoured to be selected as a preferred provider for the Trillium Health Care Group. Just as frontline workers are benefitting from rehabilitative care from Elite Physio, you also can trust our clinic’s Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, and Massage Therapists to prioritize your wellbeing and…
Returning to Work: Setting Yourself Up for Success
It goes without saying that this experience of COVID-19 has altered our mental health at work. Many of us continue to work from home, which means we work mostly alone and only connect with our colleagues virtually. While rolling out of bed, working in our…
Now Open for Massage Therapy!
Along with Physiotherapy and Chiropractic Care, we are now offering Massage Therapy again! Rico, our Massage Therapist will be working on Mondays from 3-8pm, and Fridays from 2-6pm starting immediately. The safety of our patients and staff is our priority, so we are taking extensive…
Navigating Our New “Normal”: The Emotions Surrounding Returning to Work
The Emotions Surrounding Returning to Work Returning to work after months under the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown can cause varying emotions – disbelief, fear and even anger – among workers, much like after a disaster. But we can all play a part in watching for signs…
We’re Open!
“On May 26, 2020, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health released changes to Directive 2, allowing physiotherapists and other regulated health professionals to gradually and carefully begin providing all services, including non-essential care.” – College of Physiotherapists of Ontario To book your appointment, please feel…
Proper Recovery is an Essential Part of Training
I’m guessing by now, you should all know the importance of physical activity and daily exercising (if not please read our previous blogs!), but we have to remember that having proper recovery strategies is also an essential part of movement and training. When we hear…
Introduction to Mindfulness
5 mindfulness apps to help you keep calm during crisis The past few years have brought a huge surge in the popularity of mindfulness. But for something that’s supposed to mellow you out and leave you feeling calm, meditation can be kind of stressful sometimes….
Experiencing Low Back Pain from Sitting all Day? You could be developing Lower Cross Syndrome
By: Dr. Patricia Farrell I’m sure many of us have heard of “Upper Cross Syndrome”, usually stemming from poor posture with the head pushed forward, seen mostly in students and desk workers. Upper cross syndrome is an imbalance of the neck and shoulder musculature, and…
The Exercise Effect: The Mental Benefits of Physical Activity
In this time of global crisis, stress, anxiety and uncertainty are at an all-time high. It is easy to get lost in the constant negative news cycle. Instead of getting down about our current circumstances, it’s more important now than ever to get up, get…
Elite Physio Preparing to open for all patients
Ontario is planning for the next phase of responding to the coronavirus (COVID19) outbreak – reopening our province. As a first step, the government has developed a framework to guide their approach. This framework outlines the method and principles they will use to reopen businesses,…
“Spring has finally arrived, now it’s time to get active in your garden!”
Prepared by: Erum Salman Seed Starting Gardening is a great way to get moving, especially after the long months of hibernation. Winter blues are over, and it is the time to spring into growing flowers to add vibrant colours to your surroundings, growing your own…