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Care for Every Phase of Injury!
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How We Can Help
Christine is a passionate physiotherapist who believes in keeping you moving well so you can enjoy your favourite sports and lifestyle activities without pain!
As a lifelong athlete, she doesn't just talk about movement—she lives it! Whether you're an athlete or simply want to move better in daily life, she's here to support you every step of the way.
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How It Works
Assess, Diagnose & Treat
We listen to your concerns, assess your movement, and perform tests to diagnose your injury or the cause of your pain or limitations. You will also recieve hands-on treatment (e.g. soft tissue release, dry needling) to help relieve discomfort right away.
Assess, Diagnose & Treat
We listen to your concerns, assess your movement, and perform tests to diagnose your injury or the cause of your pain and limitations. You will also receive hands-on treatment (e.g. soft tissue release, dry needling) to help relieve discomfort right away.
Assess, Diagnose & Treat
Plan for Recovery
Together, we will create a personalized plan, including how often to follow up, activity modifications if necessary, and any referrals needed. This plan is designed to support your goals and get you back to moving with confidence.
Plan for Recovery
Move & Strengthen
Receive a tailored rehabilitation program with exercises to restore strength, mobility, and function. We will adjust your program as needed to keep you progressing.
Follow up sessions ensure you are improving, fine-tuning your treatment plan and keep you on the path to long-term recovery.
Move & Strengthen
Plan for Recovery
Together, we will create a personalized plan, including how often to follow up, activity modifications if necessary, and any referrals needed. The plan is to support your goals and get you back to moving with confidence.
Move & Strengthen
Receive a rehabilitation program with exercises to restore strength, mobility, and function. We will adjust your program as needed to keep you progressing.
Follow up sessions ensure you are improving, fine-tuning your treatment plan and keep you on the path to long-term recovery.
-Patricia B.
"Following a MVA in 2012 in which both my husband and I were injured, we sought Christine Mac for physiotherapy treatments. It was the best decision that we ever made. She has become our physiotherapist of choice even after resolution of injuries sustained in the MVA."
-Ashley G.
"I’ve been seeing Christine for years and I always have a great experience! She is friendly, professional, super knowledgeable and takes the extra steps with treatment and explaining recovery exercises and stretches! Highly recommended if you’re looking for a physio!"
-Katie N.
"I've been seeing Christine for physio for years, and cannot recommend her enough! She's gotten me back to training and competing multiple times after injuries and always listens to my concerns and athletic goals."
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![🔸ACUTE HIP FLEXOR STRAIN🔸If you have pain in the front of your hip that is aggravated by lifting your knee up, or motions that involve this (eg. putting on socks, walking up the stairs, getting in and out of a car), you may have strained one or more of your hip flexor muscles. This can happen with repeated hip flexion activities, like playing guard in BJJ, running, hiking, and kickboxing.
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In the first few days of this injury, it is best to limit any of the motions that aggravate your symptoms, while still maintaining pain-free muscle activation and hip mobility. These are some exercises that can help with this:
1️⃣ SEATED ISOMETRIC HIP FLEXION [ 5 x 8-10sec holds; 3-4x/day]
2️⃣ BANDED ISOMETRIC HIP FLEXION -with other leg extending [3 x 8/side; Daily]
3️⃣ BRIDGE [3x10-12; Daily]
4️⃣ LACROSSE BALL RELEASE [30sec-1min; as needed)
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*Note that these exercises may not all be suitable for you or your specific injury. This video is for educational purposes only and not intended to serve as individual medical advice. As always, I recommend to consult health care professional before beginning your own rehab program.
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![🔸AMERICANA (KEYLOCK) REHAB [2]🔸
At about 2-3 weeks after the injury, it can be helpful to start lightly mobilizing the injured areas-not into a full stretch beyond the joint limits, but enough to open up the elbow and anterior shoulder.
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Also, it can helpful to start strengthening the rotator cuff at angles away from the body, both as a progression from the last Americana video, and to start to regain trust with your arm at that angle. Many people feel hesitant about movement at this angle after an Americana because it simulates the injury position, which is why introducing it in a controlled rehab environment and help.
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Some exercises to achieve the above are as follows:
1️⃣ INTERNAL ROTATION AT 45 DEGREES
2️⃣ EXTERNAL ROTATION AT 45 DEGREES
3️⃣ SUPINATION
4️⃣ CACTUS SLIDES
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As usual, this video is for educational purposes only. These exercises may not all be suitable for you or your injury, so it is always advisable to consult with a health care practitioner before starting your own rehab program.
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Don't wait for pain to take over — early treatment leads to better recovery!
Whether you're competing or staying active, we've got you covered! Contact us and let us guide you!