Low Back Mobility
Perform these exercises to improve the mobility of your lower back. If you have any questions or are in pain, contact your chiropractor at (519)-442-7100.
Calf Stretches
Tight calves can lead to knee, ankle and hip issues but it doesn’t stop there. Tightness in one area of the body can significantly affect other areas as well. Your calves can also have a big impact on your squat and lifting mechanics! If your chiropractor has identified your calves as part of your problem, [...]
Leg Stretches
Regular leg stretching can help to maintain ankle, knee, and hip mobility to prevent arthritic conditions. Additionally, they can be a great warm up to any exercise routine. Try these if they have been recommended by your chiropractor. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Beginner Knee Exercises
As you are just starting out on your rehabilitation program, strengthening and stretching your knee are an integral part of your recovery process. Performing the right exercises at the right time can be a large difference maker between getting better and not. These exercises have been selected to activate and stretch certain muscle group around [...]
Basic Knee Routine
These exercises are to help stretch and strengthen your knee after a recent injury. Your chiropractor will work with you during the course of your treatment and monitor your progress. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Knee Replacement Surgery Preparation
If you are scheduled to get your knee replaced, doing “prehabilitation” exercises prior to your surgery can improve your function and recovery time after the surgery. These exercises are designed to strengthen and stretch your muscles as well as your knee joint to prepare it for the rehab process after surgery. Do these exercises only [...]
Knee Post-Operation Mobility
These exercises should be performed alongside the Knee Post-Operation Early Stage exercises. They are designed to get full range of motion back to your knee following surgery. Full knee range of motion is very important for a properly functioning knee joint. After you have been discharged from the hospital and have been assessed by our [...]
Knee Post-Operation Later Stage
Congratulations! You are doing well with your rehab and your chiropractor has felt you are ready for the next step. These exercises are more challenging for your knee joint and are designed to help get you back to your regular activities. Only start these exercises if your chiropractor has prescribed them to you at our [...]
Knee Post-Operation Early Stage
Immediately following your surgery, your physiotherapist will likely have gotten you moving in the hospital to start the rehab process. After you have been discharged, you will want to begin activating certain muscles and strengthening your knee to have the smoothest recovery process. These exercises are meant to get your muscles working properly and safely. [...]
IT Band Stretches
The IT band is a layer of connective tissue that runs from your hip to just below your knee. Believe or not, tight hips can affect the movement as well as function of your knee. Two muscles attach to the IT band at the top, the gluteus maximus and the tensor fascia latae. Stretching the [...]