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Testimonials
If I could give a few sets of 5 stars I would, I've been getting treated by Jen for several years now, and it has changed my life around. Going from doctors, chiro and some massage therapists all telling me they didn't know what was going on. Saw Jen and immediately came to a solid conclusion and devised a treatment plan that has worked. Got me off of all my pain meds and now to the point of just managing my symptoms.
Vittorio C.
I had an exceptional experience at the new Stride Physiotherapy clinic! Blake and Jen are friendly and welcoming. What a beautiful space in such a great location! Blake was so helpful in getting rid of some aches and pains that have been slowing me down from doing the activities and racing that I love to do! I feel i can trust them to keep my body working in optimal condition.
Linzee K.
Professional, cozy, clean, and modern clinic! I like that the treatment rooms were more private than most other clinics I have been to. Jen and Blake are knowledgeable and motivated to give you the best treatment to meet your personal goals. Booking is so easy online, I would highly recommend this place!
Jessica C.
I’ve visited them for a few injuries/aches and pains. The appointments have helped immensely to get me moving the way I want to and continue to live an active lifestyle. They have also helped me to be proactive by recommending some maintenance to do at home to prevent the same issues from happening again. Super friendly and helpful staff!
Blair C.
Stride's new physiotherapy facility is an exciting opportunity for the community to get access to top notch health care! Adding a facility with experienced professionals is always a plus for patients, reducing wait times for treatment - not to mention the updated equipment and services offered.
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Physiotherapy for teenagers focuses on promoting the optimal physical development and well-being of adolescents. During the teenage years, significant changes occur in the body and these can sometimes lead to physical challenges or injuries. Whether it's recovering from sports injuries, managing chronic conditions, or improving overall strength and flexibility, our team of experienced Pediatric Physiotherapists is dedicated to providing personalized care. We create a comfortable and supportive environment where teenagers can actively participate in their treatment and rehabilitation. Through a combination of evidence-based therapies and age-appropriate exercises, we strive to empower teenagers to achieve their physical goals, enhance their overall well-being, and embrace a healthy, active lifestyle that will serve them into adulthood.
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TEENAGERS (13-18 years old)
Pediatric Physiotherapy can help with general injuries, sports related injuries, and age- or growth-related conditions in school-aged children and teenagers.
Some conditions that our Pediatric Physiotherapists can treat in adolescents are:
- General Injuries or Sport Related Injuries (Ex. fractures, dislocations, post-surgical, muscle strains, etc.) Learn more
- Concussion Learn more
- Growth Related Difficulties (Ex. growing pains, Sever’s Disease, Osgood Schlatter’s) Learn more
- Other Conditions (Ex. Scoliosis).
General Injuries or Sports Related Injuries
It is important to address injuries in childhood and adolescence to help decrease compensatory patterns as we age. If we can rehabilitate these injuries at a young age, we can keep your child or teen’s body moving efficiently over time. If your child or teen has an injury or complaint, Pediatric Physiotherapy can treat these concerns with soft tissue work, modalities, and exercises.Pediatric Concussion
A concussion is defined as a mild traumatic brain injury caused by either a direct blow to the head or a whiplash related mechanism. The rapid movement of the head causes the brain to move around or twist within the skull. Ultimately, this injury creates temporary chemical changes in the brain and if goes untreated may lead to long term problems. Anyone can sustain a concussion and experience associated symptoms such as, but not limited to, headache, dizziness, confusion, difficulty remembering, fogginess, and sensitivity to light. A concussion within the first few days and weeks (acute concussion) requires specific assessment and management. When concussion symptoms last longer than 4 weeks in adolescents it is considered Post Concussion Syndrome. Even though a concussion can be treated at any point within the healing process, we encourage you to be assessed as soon as possible for optimal recovery.Treatment
After the completion of an assessment, the patient and parent will be thoroughly educated to ensure full comprehension of proper management of their concussion at home. During one on one management, the patient can expect more specific treatment to target associated symptoms. This could include vestibular and ocular retraining, manual therapy to focus on cervical soft tissue and exercise training. The therapists will give guidance on returning to daily activities, school and sports. To ensure a safe return, the patient will be guided through gradual Return to Sport and Learn protocols.
Growth Related Difficulties
Children may experience a range of growth-related difficulties that can impact their physical development and well-being. Some common conditions we treat are:- Posture
- Growing pains (aching most commonly in the legs)
- Osgood-Schlatter’s Disease
- A common condition that affects the knee area, particularly in physically active children involved in activities like running and jumping. It results in pain and swelling just below the knee.
- Sever’s Disease
- A condition affecting the heel, typically seen in children who engage in sports involving running and jumping. This condition occurs when the growth plate in the heel becomes inflamed, leading to discomfort and tenderness.
- Coordination issues
- If your child is complaining of pain in these areas, our Pediatric Physiotherapists can help with exercises and education to help decrease pain and improve function!
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ADOLESCENTS (8-12 years old)
Pediatric Physiotherapy for kids aged 3 to 7 aims to address the unique physical needs and developmental challenges of young children. Through a blend of play-based exercises and therapeutic techniques, our Pediatric Physiotherapists create a nurturing and engaging environment that encourages children to improve their motor skills, balance, coordination, and overall physical strength.
Our treatments are carefully tailored to your child's individual abilities and interests, ensuring that the therapy feels like fun and games rather than a task. By focusing on early intervention, Pediatric Physiotherapy empowers children to achieve their developmental milestones, enhance their mobility, and build the foundation for a healthy, active, and independent future.
Some conditions that our Pediatric Physiotherapists can treat in toddlers and youth are:
- Gross Motor Skill Development Learn more
- Pediatric Pelvic Floor Conditions (Ex. toilet training, bed wetting, constipation)
- Activity or Sport Related Injuries (Ex. fractures, dislocations, post-surgical, muscle strains, etc.) Learn more
- Pediatric Concussion Learn more
- Age and Growth Related Difficulties (Ex. growing pains, Sever’s Disease, Osgood Schlatter’s) Learn more
- Other Conditions (Ex. Toe walking, Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease, Scoliosis)
- Conditions that cause lower muscle tone (Ex. Down’s Syndrome)
- Conditions that cause increased muscle tone (Ex. Cerebral Palsy)
Gross Motor Skill Development
Developing gross motor skills in early childhood involves the coordinated use of large muscle groups to allow kids to engage in various physical activities and explore their surroundings with confidence and enthusiasm. If you are noticing that your toddler or child is behind on their milestones, Pediatric Physiotherapy can help! Some important milestones by age 3 are: walking, running, jumping, and throwing. Through our Pediatric treatments, we will support your children to enhance their balance, coordination, strength, and spatial awareness through fun exercises and age-appropriate activities.Activity or Sport-Related Injuries
Activity or sport-related injuries in kids are quite common. During this stage of development, children are learning to master various motor skills and are eager to engage in physical activities. While these activities are essential for their growth and development, they also come with inherent risks. Young kids may experience injuries such as minor bumps, bruises, muscle strains and ligament sprains from running, jumping, and climbing. Fractures or dislocations can occur from falls or collisions during sports play with some requiring surgery and post-surgical follow-up. Additionally, overuse injuries may develop from repetitive movements in activities like gymnastics or swimming. As young children are still developing their coordination and balance, the risk of injury can be higher. Our team of Pediatric Physiotherapists are here to help ensure that your child can return to play as quickly and safely as possible while also assisting in reducing the risk of re-injury.Pediatric Concussion
A concussion is defined as a mild traumatic brain injury caused by either a direct blow to the head or a whiplash related mechanism. The rapid movement of the head causes the brain to move around or twist within the skull. Ultimately, this injury creates temporary chemical changes in the brain and if goes untreated may lead to long term problems. Anyone can sustain a concussion and experience associated symptoms such as, but not limited to, headache, dizziness, confusion, difficulty remembering, fogginess, and sensitivity to light. A concussion within the first few days and weeks (acute concussion) requires specific assessment and management. When concussion symptoms last longer than 4 weeks in adolescents it is considered Post Concussion Syndrome. Even though a concussion can be treated at any point within the healing process, we encourage you to be assessed as soon as possible for optimal recovery.Treatment
After the completion of an assessment, the patient and parent will be thoroughly educated to ensure full comprehension of proper management of their concussion at home. During one on one management, the patient can expect more specific treatment to target associated symptoms. This could include vestibular and ocular retraining, manual therapy to focus on cervical soft tissue and exercise training. The therapists will give guidance on returning to daily activities, school and sports. To ensure a safe return, the patient will be guided through gradual Return to Sport and Learn protocols.
Growth Related Difficulties
Children may experience a range of growth-related difficulties that can impact their physical development and well-being. Some common conditions we treat are:- Posture
- Growing pains (aching most commonly in the legs)
- Osgood-Schlatter’s Disease
- A common condition that affects the knee area, particularly in physically active children involved in activities like running and jumping. It results in pain and swelling just below the knee.
- Sever’s Disease
- A condition affecting the heel, typically seen in children who engage in sports involving running and jumping. This condition occurs when the growth plate in the heel becomes inflamed, leading to discomfort and tenderness.
- Coordination issues
- If you are noticing these issues in your child, our Pediatric Physiotherapists can play an important role in managing and alleviating pain. By developing a tailored exercise program to improve strength and flexibility around the affected areas and providing guidance on activity modification and proper biomechanics to prevent further aggravation. We can also provide hands-on treatment and other modalities to reduce muscle tension and improve your child’s comfort to enable them to return to age-appropriate activities.
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Yes, we can treat your littles too! Throughout the first few years of life, there are many gross motor milestones that infants should go through to help with ease of movement, increase independence, and improve coordination later in life.
Some conditions that our Pediatric Physiotherapists can treat are in babies are:- Congenital muscular torticollis (tight neck) Learn more
- Brachial plexus injury (from birth)
- Neck, body tension and positioning related to lip and tongue ties, tongue thrusts (affecting speech)
- Head Shape Concerns (flattening of the head) Learn more
- Gross Motor Skill Development Learn more
- Pediatric Pelvic Floor Conditions (Ex. constipation)
- Pediatric Concussion Learn more
- Conditions that cause lower muscle tone (Ex. Down Syndrome)
- Conditions that cause increased muscle tone (Ex. Cerebral Palsy)
- Other Genetic and Congenital Conditions
Torticollis
Torticollis is a common musculoskeletal condition in infants which is caused by tight muscles in the neck. Commonly, parents will notice that their baby tends to always be looking in one direction and/or their head is tilted in one direction. An infant with torticollis may also struggle with nursing from one side. Physiotherapy intervention for torticollis may include exercises and at-home positioning to stretch and strengthen the tight neck tissues and education to ensure your child continues to progress through their gross motor skills.Head Shape Concerns
Are you noticing flattening on the back of your child’s head or maybe on just one side? The two terms used to describe head shape concerns are: 1. Brachycephaly is flattening of the back of the head. 2. Plagiocephaly is flattening of one side of the back of the head, which can occasionally cause changes in the symmetry of the eyes and ears. If your child has been diagnosed with this or if you are noticing this, it is ideal to seek physiotherapy around the 3-4 month age or earlier. During the assessment, our physiotherapist will use a specialized tool to measure your infant’s head. From there, our team will be able to provide education and exercises aimed at alternative positioning and in some cases, will refer for a Cranial Remolding Orthoses (ex: helmet).Gross Motor Skill Development
If you are noticing that your infant is behind on their milestones, or is “stuck” at a stage, Pediatric Physiotherapy can help! Some important milestones in the first two years are: holding their head up, rolling over, sitting, crawling, standing, and walking. It is important for infants to reach each milestone throughout their early development. Many concerns arise from parents that developmental milestones are delayed, but sometimes this is okay, as there is an age range. That being said, we do not want them to get too far behind. Physiotherapists can help facilitate and motivate your baby to continue to reach their milestones.Pediatric Concussions
A concussion is defined as a mild traumatic brain injury caused by either a direct blow to the head or a whiplash related mechanism. The rapid movement of the head causes the brain to move around or twist within the skull. Ultimately, this injury creates temporary chemical changes in the brain and if goes untreated may lead to long term problems. Anyone can sustain a concussion and experience associated symptoms such as, but not limited to, headache, dizziness, confusion, difficulty remembering, fogginess, and sensitivity to light. A concussion within the first few days and weeks (acute concussion) requires specific assessment and management. When concussion symptoms last longer than 4 weeks in adolescents it is considered Post Concussion Syndrome. Even though a concussion can be treated at any point within the healing process, we encourage you to be assessed as soon as possible for optimal recovery.Treatment
After the completion of an assessment, the patient and parent will be thoroughly educated to ensure full comprehension of proper management of their concussion at home. During one on one management, the patient can expect more specific treatment to target associated symptoms. This could include vestibular and ocular retraining, manual therapy to focus on cervical soft tissue and exercise training. The therapists will give guidance on returning to daily activities, school and sports. To ensure a safe return, the patient will be guided through gradual Return to Sport and Learn protocols.
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Spring Loaded Knee Braces
Spring Loaded OA is the first and only knee brace capable of reducing pressure across the entire knee. Its powerful spring system equips it to treat pain caused by all osteoarthritis patterns, including difficult-to-treat conditions such as multicompartmental OA or patellofemoral OA. How It Works: Spring Loaded OA uses patented spring technology to lift weight off your knee and relieve joint pain so you can do more of what you love. The lightweight, low-profile frame knee brace design sits entirely on the back of the leg, while comfortable straps hug the front of your leg to prevent slipping and ensure an optimal fit. Key Features: For convenient, on-demand pain control, Spring Loaded OA has been designed with the following features:- Customizable Spring Power: With a turn of the Power Dial, instantly turn up or down the amount of pain relief to the level you need, when and where you need it.
- Powerful Spring Assistance: When you bend your knees, liquid springs located in the Spring Pack absorb energy and reduce painful knee forces. During extension, the springs release that energy, reducing pain and powering the legs.
- 100% of users with knee OA experienced a reduction in pain.
- 97.5% of users experienced significant improvements in lower extremity function.
- 70% of users increased their level of physical activity. Brace users were able to increase their physical activity by 2-9 hours per week, depending on their compartmental distribution of OA.
- 60% of users were able to reduce or eliminate their reliance on other treatment methods, such as injections, biomechanical aids, or allied health services.
- 27% of users who were regularly using pain medications before using a Spring Loaded brace were able to reduce or eliminate their use of medications.
- 50% of users who were considering surgery before using a Spring Loaded brace were able to delay or eliminate the need for surgery after using one.
Spring Loaded Knee Braces for Osteoarthritis (OA)
RAPID NeuroFascial Reset (NFR), is a neurologically based, active, therapeutic technique that addresses the central nervous systems role in alleviating tension and restrictions within the body. RAPID NFR aims to decrease nerve hypersensitivity and restore the body to its normal state. It addresses pain and limitations in the body with the goal of enhancing range of motion, relieving pain, and decreasing inflammation. RAPID NFR addresses the body’s perception of threat and danger. By bringing the brain to safety, most painful conditions and Range of Motion restrictions disappear. Some conditions that can be improved with RAPID NFR Lower body include: -Sciatica -Bursitis -Bunions -Plantar Fasciitis -Knee Pain -Quad and Hamstring Pulls -Low Back Pain -Sacroilliac Dysfunction -Shin Splints-Baker's Cysts -Arthritic Joints -Pronation and Supination corrections -Pubic Symphysis Release
Stride practitioners offering RAPID NeuroFascial Reset (NFR)
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Fascial stretch therapy (FST) is an assisted stretching technique that targets the connective tissue called fascia. FST involves the therapist using traction in order to create space within the joints being stretched. There are many benefits of FST including:
- Reduced stress by calming the parasympathetic nervous system
- Improvement in sports performance
- Increase in mobility within joints
- Reducing pain
FST is beneficial for people who experience chronic pain, loss of range of motion within a joint, and for people who experience high stress.
Stride practitioners offering Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST)
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Pelvic Health is a specialized area of physiotherapy that assesses and treats a variety of pelvic health concerns and pelvic floor dysfunctions. Populations that may benefit from this type of therapy are: prenatal, postnatal, or menopausal women, as well as post-surgical patients.
The following conditions are treatable through pelvic health physiotherapy:
- Pelvic pain (may be presented as lower back, buttock, or abdominal pain)
- Stress incontinence (leakage of urine when coughing, sneezing, or laughing)
- Overactive bladder (feeling of urgency related to urination, may also include leakage)
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Pelvic pain or pain with sexual activity
- Pubic symphysis dysfunction
- Diastasis rectus (separation of the abdominals perinatal or post-natal)
- Endometriosis (abnormal tissue growth outside the uterus)
- Post-surgical patients, including after a hysterectomy or bladder repair
- SI joint or coccyx dysfunction
Stride Physiotherapy practitioners providing Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
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Pediatric Massage
Pediatric Massage (ages 1-9) is the gentle manipulation of soft tissue to promote health and wellbeing for your little ones. This niche massage can assist with:- Improving muscle tone and joint mobility
- Improving respiratory function and sleeping patterns
- Improving gastrointestinal function (regular bowel movements)
- Decreasing pain
Infant Massage
Infant Massage Therapy (ages 12 months and under) also includes the gentle manipulation of soft tissue for infants except it is designed to teach parents and caretakers to administer the techniques at home. Parental application of this massage is aimed at:- Improving weight gain
- Improving respiratory function
- Strengthening parent-infant bonding via touch
- Improving sleep patterns
Stride practitioners offering Pediatric and Infant Massage
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Cupping therapy has been dated back to ancient Egypt and has been a component of TCM for centuries. Cups are applied and suctioned onto the patient’s skin to stimulate local blood flow and release superficial myofascial adhesions. Cupping can be used in conjunction with acupuncture, moved along muscular tissues, or left in place. Patients describe the sensation of cupping to feel similar to a low grade vacuum being applied to their skin. Due to the blood flow to the area, cupping can sometimes leave reddish circular marks where they were applied. The marks are usually not tender to the touch and fade within a few days.
