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If you are looking for a bike fit 🚴‍♀️, c

If you are looking for a bike fit 🚴‍♀️, check out our Hintonburg location...Best in the business!!!!

Do you suffer with flat, sore feet? We are often

Do you suffer with flat, sore feet?

We are often quick to prescribe orthotics when we see patients with flat feet. However, in many instances, we can build the arch back up by strengthening the feet and restoring proper foot function. As in most rehab protocols, this requires some attention to related structures of the kinetic chain and obviously some work on the patients part.

Here is great exercise we will often use to address foot and posterior hip strength. You can make the exercise harder by having a higher step and squatting deeper as a result or adding more tension on the band.

Goodluck.

Calling all RMT's or soon to be RMT's!!!!! Want t

Calling all RMT's or soon to be RMT's!!!!!

Want to be a part of an amazing group of people while working in a fun, busy, friendly environment?

AHI Barrhaven and Hintonburg are both looking to hire a massage therapist to join their teams. If you are interested in making a move or perhaps are about the graduate this summer, please send us a DM.

Their vibe is addictive....turn up the music, danc

Their vibe is addictive....turn up the music, dance and enjoy the long weekend! ❤️

Another positive patient experience and successful

Another positive patient experience and successful injury recovery.

Meet Pam 👋 Pam is one of our administrative as

Meet Pam 👋

Pam is one of our administrative assistants in Barrhaven. This is why she loves working at AHI.

Kinesiology tape (aka K-tape) is a modality you ma

Kinesiology tape (aka K-tape) is a modality you may see being used at the clinic. Here are some benefits to K-tape;

▪︎ Improves circulation
▪︎ Support the tissue while still allowing motion
▪︎ Decrease pain
▪︎ Reduce swelling
▪︎ Provide body awareness (proprioceptive feedback)

Are you looking to make an appointment to see one

Are you looking to make an appointment to see one of our therapists?

Both Barrhaven and Hintonburg locations have online booking to make the process very easy and convenient. OR, if you are anything like Dr. Vincelli and want to hear a warm body on the phone, you can call us as well.

Hintonburg 613-656-0187
Barrhaven 613-825-7773

🌻Spring has sprung🌻 The bikes are out, and

🌻Spring has sprung🌻

The bikes are out, and people are starting to be more active; running, walking, gardening, etc. Getting back into activity usually results in muscles being a bit sore and tight as the body wakes up from winter hibernation. This is a great calf stretch demonstrated by Denise to help with some of that leg tightness.

[Stretch, move, Ottawa, physiotherapy, Runner, cyclist]

"Lateral line" or muscles along the side of the bo

"Lateral line" or muscles along the side of the body are often forgotten. This is a great exercise to target this area of the body.

Use the variations discussed (knee closer to bench versus further away) to make the exercise easier or harder depending on your physical capabilities.

(Back, exercise, strength, strong, gym, workouts]

Such a testament to the practitioners and clinic w

Such a testament to the practitioners and clinic when a patient returns with a new issue. This is a true sign of trust and confidence. Thank you for sharing your experience Karen.

Are you a physiotherapist who is passionate about

Are you a physiotherapist who is passionate about cycling or triathlons? @physiobikefitter is looking for a physio to join their team (inside Active Health Institute Hintonburg).

Check out @physiobikefitter and/or reach out to jamesvantoever@gmail.com with any questions.

Hydration or dehydration is an issue or concern we

Hydration or dehydration is an issue or concern we address regularly with our patients. Many symptoms of dehydration overlap with musculoskeletal conditions or may be a contributing factor in your overall health, performance and/or recovery.

In order to stay hydrated we obviously need to drink water. However, if we have a deficiency of salt, we can not absorb that water and despite the efforts to hydrate, we will still likely be dehydrated. There has been a lot of fear that has been created around salt intake. Let us be clear, salt is absolutely an essential nutrient in the body. Exercise, sweating, caffeine, hyperhydration, can all cause a salt deficiency, which may result in symptoms such as; muscle soreness, cramping, headaches, fatigue or low energy, irritability and mood changes.

Electrolytes can be a critical component of your daily hydration and overall health.

If you want more information on this topic, give these two individuals a follow @drjamesdinic and @kwadcast both discuss electrolyte use and hydration often in their personal lives as well as how it relates to overall health.

[Health, hydration, electrolytes, athletes, dehydration, Ottawa, Chiropractor, physiotherapy, massage]

Each year, the @environmentalworkinggroup releases

Each year, the @environmentalworkinggroup releases two very important lists to consider the next time you are grocery shopping.

The first is called the "Dirty Dozen." It is a list of fruits and vegetables that were most contaminated with pesticides. Number 1 on that list again this year are🍓.

The second list looks at the "Clean Fifteen" which are the fruits and vegetables with the least amount of pesticide residues. 🥑 sits at number 1 for this year.

How can these lists be helpful to you? Knowledge is power. These lists give us a good idea of what foods we may want to place in our shopping cart and which ones we may be skipping over. Buying organic can be another option, but with rising food costs, this is not always an option for families. However, knowing what fruits and veggies are high in pesticides, you may choose to buy only those foods organic. Alternatively, we can choose to fill our carts with more foods that are on the clean fifteen list and fewer foods on the dirty dozen list.

[Dirty dozen, Clean Fifteen, food, fruits, vegetables, health]

TMJ or Temporomandibular joint pain/dysfunction is

TMJ or Temporomandibular joint pain/dysfunction is a common complaint seen in the clinic. Often caused by things like; clenching or grinding your teeth, impact to the head, face or neck, uneven bite, car accidents or even postural strain. TMJ dysfunction can cause pain in the face or jaw, clicking in the jaw with opening or closing the mouth, pain with chewing, headaches as well as many other symptoms.

The positive news is that manual therapy can be an extremely effective way of treating jaw pain. This video demonstrates some forms of treatment that may be used to treat your TMJ pain.

#tmj #tmjdisorder #chiropractic #physiotherapy #Acupuncture

One of the newest members of our team and already

One of the newest members of our team and already getting 5 star reviews. Great job Denise 👏👏👏

#physiotherapy #Ottawa #Barrhaven #Hintonburg

Proper technique when using crutches will help to

Proper technique when using crutches will help to ensure you are not going to create a secondary injury from using the crutches themselves. Denise goes through some great tips in this video to ensure proper crutch use.

[Physiotherapy, crutches, rehab, Ottawa]

If you haven't been to our Barrhaven location, her

If you haven't been to our Barrhaven location, here's a quick tour.

[Barrhaven, Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Massage, Acupuncture]

Another 5⭐️ review for Hintonburg! Thank you

Another 5⭐️ review for Hintonburg!

Thank you to all our patients for sharing your experiences and taking the time to give us a review on Google. 🙏

So much has changed when it comes to concussion tr

So much has changed when it comes to concussion treatment and management.

Unfortunately, we still get patients coming into the clinic that have been prescribed things like rest, dark rooms, staying away from screens and wearing sunglasses. This is NOT what the latest research is recommending when it comes to concussion treatment and management. In actuality, if these recommendations are implemented for too long, they can actually delay recovery. Early assessment, education and reassurance are imparative when it comes to recovery and proper return to sport. Those individuals with persistent symptoms who don't feel like they are recovering, need to have an experienced concussion practitioner evaluate the various systems in the body that may be contributing to those symptoms. This may include the visual system, vestibular system, cervical spine, blood flow, gut health, psychological factors and autonomic nervous system.

If you suffer from concussion or are still experiencing symptoms of concussion we can help.

[Concussion, brain health, physiotherapy, chiropractic, rehab, Ottawa]

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