Zoomers Physiotherapy & Spring Physiotherapy Clinics

12/24/2025

Keep Moving Through the Holidays! 🎄✨

The holiday season is the perfect time to celebrate and unwind, but it’s also a great opportunity to stay active and take care of your body. Balancing relaxation with mindful movement ensures you can enjoy the festivities and stay ready for the new year ahead!

Here are 3 ways to stay active and energized this holiday season:

1️⃣ Stay Playful: Whether it’s a snowy walk, a quick bodyweight workout, or a fun game with family, small bursts of activity add up and keep you feeling great.

2️⃣ Fuel Smart: Enjoy your favorite holiday treats, but don’t forget to stay hydrated and include plenty of nutritious meals to keep your energy high.

3️⃣ Recover with Intention: Make time for stretching, foam rolling, or gentle yoga. These activities help you relax, recover, and prepare to return to your routine feeling refreshed.

From all of us at Zoomers Physiotherapy and Spring Physiotherapy, we wish you a joyful holiday season filled with movement, health, and happiness. Let’s start the new year feeling our best! 🎉

12/21/2025

✨ Holiday Hours ✨

As we head into the festive season, please take note of our adjusted hours for Zoomers & Spring Physio. We’re here to support you before and after the holidays, with a few closure days for our team to recharge.

Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and healthy holiday season. ❤️

12/19/2025

Running is a beneficial exercise for cardiovascular health, boosting your energy, and muscular endurance. If you experience running-related pain, worry not! - A physiotherapist can assist you to improve your running technique and help reduce your risk of injury.

HOW can a physiotherapist can help you run with more ease?

🏃🏽‍Assessing your cadence (steps taken per minute) and running form (can include posture, arm swing, stride, foot contact.
🏃🏽‍Teach you some breathing techniques!
🏃🏽‍Help you increase your running program when suitable.
🏃🏽‍Introduce exercises you can do to support your running program!

Running is quite different from walking… Learning how to run properly and having a running program to follow can help decrease pain and help decrease your risk of injury!

Book your Fit For Life Assessment today to assess your running: https://zoomershealth.janeapp.com/ #/discipline/7/treatment/6

12/15/2025

Do you have strengthening exercises in your fitness routine? If not, here’s why you may want to think of adding it.

😲WHY: After the age of 30 we lose 1-2% of muscle mass per year (10-20% per decade)!! This can lead to weakness, decreased mobility and an increased risk of falls and fractures.

💪THE GOOD NEWS: Although this may sound scary, we CAN combat the effects of aging by staying ACTIVE. Adding strengthening exercises to your daily routine can help maintain your muscle mass and keep you doing the activities you love!

Strength training is for everyone and can mean many different things not just lifting heavy weights at the gym. Let us help get your started with a strengthening program designed for you!

Click here to book your Fit For Life Assessment: https://zoomershealth.janeapp.com/ #/discipline/7/treatment/6

12/15/2025

Congratulations to our lucky winner, Lianne Joyce! We will reach out to book your complimentary 60-minute massage.🥳

Also as a reminder, anyone who attended Andrea’s presentation on Dec 3rd at Parkland Retirement Home is eligible for a 60-minute in-clinic or at-home massage at a 10% reduced rate! Call 902-453-1525 (extension 1) for more information or to book. 😊

12/12/2025

Think falling “only happens to old people”? 🛑 Think again.

Every year, more than 1 in 3 Canadians over 65 take a tumble — and half of those falls lead to serious injuries that can threaten mobility, independence, and quality of life. 🤕

But here’s the good news: over 90% of falls are preventable when you spot your risk factors early and make smart (sometimes simple) changes.

From poor balance and weak muscles to rug tripping hazards and dim lighting — falls usually result from a mix of body + environment problems.

If you want to stay upright and independent, this article breaks down what actually puts you at risk — and what you can do about it. Think of it as fall prevention 101, no matter your age.

👉 Read it. Share it with someone you care about. And maybe rearrange that pile of stuff by the stairs. 😉

Physiotherapy for elderly adults is important for rehabilitation after these injuries, but are there ways we can prevent them before they happen?

12/10/2025

Looking to improve your balance? Try this exercise!

Find out how to increase and decrease the difficulty of this wonderful balance exercise!Learn more about static balance challenges on zoomershealth.ca!https:...

12/08/2025

Balance is extremely important for the activities we do every day - including walking, putting on shoes and even getting dressed in the morning. Balance requires that several different body systems (visual, vestibular, muscular and proprioceptive) all work together. This is why it’s much harder to balance in a dark room or when our eyes are closed!

The best way to boost your balance is to practice working on your balance! Here are a few of our favourite balance exercises to get you started:

1️⃣ Single Leg Stand
In front of a countertop, shift your weight on one leg, lift the opposite leg and hold for as long as you can. Start with holding on to the counter and slowly let go. Focus on control and don’t let yourself sway. Work up to 30 seconds without holding on or readjusting.

2️⃣ Tandem Stance
Standing beside a countertop, put one foot in front of the other like you are walking on a tightrope. Try to hold this position for 15 seconds and then switch the position of your feet. Make sure you feel steady and you do not sway out of control. Hold onto a sturdy surface if needed!

🌟 Want a bit more of a challenge? 🌟 Close your eyes or stand on a soft surface like a pillow. Look side to side. (Make sure you are in an open space and feel steady before trying this!)

12/07/2025

The icy weather has arrived! Follow Laura's tips to stay safe while navigating the icy conditions!

Tips for walking safely on icy surfaces

12/05/2025

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! 🌿 Nutrition to Help Manage Osteoarthritis – Free Virtual Session!

Living with osteoarthritis? The right foods can make a difference.

Join Registered Dietitian Alia Virjee, MScFN, RD for a free interactive session designed to help you:

✨ Understand how nutrition can reduce inflammation
✨ Learn practical ways to support joint health
✨ Discover how to make lasting dietary changes—without giving up the foods you love

Next Session:
🗓️ Monday, December 8, 2025
🕛 1:00–1:50 PM Atlantic Time
💻 Held via Zoom

There’s no fee to register, just visit the GLA:D Canada site to sign up:
👉 gladcanada.ca/nutrition-educational-sessions/managing-your-nutrition-with-osteoarthritis-registration-page

12/03/2025

You can’t pour from an empty cup — and this time of year empties it fast.

A massage offers more than muscle relief; it’s an intentional pause that tells your body it’s safe to rest.

Start your holiday season grounded, not frazzled. 💆

11/26/2025

Bringing physiotherapy into the home

A home visit from a physiotherapist can make caregiving easier and safer. Here’s what’s included:
✅ Thorough assessment of the person you care for (strength, mobility, balance, pain)
✅ Environmental check to reduce fall risk and improve comfort
✅ Individualized treatment plan and exercise program
✅ Education for you as the caregiver to help with daily tasks
✅ Option to review your own posture and lifting technique to prevent injuries

Reassessments and follow-ups mean ongoing progress—for both you and your dependent.

📞 902-453-1525
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