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Registration for our August 2021
Small Group Low Intensity Pilates is NOW OPEN!
Register over the phone, or via email to
hold your spot in class!
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We are so excited to welcome you back for another
Pilates session at our studio!
For most of us August tends to be a busy month filled with camping, hiking and other summer activities! It's easy to put fitness training and appointments on hold to enjoy some fun in the sun. If you're experiencing any pain in your body give us a call at the studio and get booked in for treatment and core strengthening!
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Additional Private Session Hours
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Instructor Lisa Hostman has added additional time for private Pilates in the morning on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays! She books up quickly so we recommend booking in advance!
To book a private session with Lisa or one of our instructors, call us at the clinic 250-598-9828 ext 2 or click the link below to see her availability and book in online!
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Physiotherapy & Clinic News
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We are pleased to welcome experienced Physiotherapist Nicole Gill back to our clinic later this summer!
Nicole Gill is an honours Physiotherapy graduate from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. She also has a Human Kinetics degree specializing in Movement Science from the University Of Windsor, Ontario. Nicole was born and raised in Windsor and worked in the local area for one year prior to moving out west to Victoria, BC. Since graduating, she has taken many courses to increase her knowledge, including manual therapy.. click here to read more..
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Please give a warm welcome to experienced Physiotherapist Michael Richards!
Michael is passionate about sports and fitness, having competed in various sports including basketball, weightlifting, Taekwondo, and cross country. He firmly believes in a balanced treatment approach including manual therapy and exercise to help people achieve their goals and participate in their daily activities. Michael aims to empower clients with the knowledge and tools needed to prevent any future injury. .. click here to read more...
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Why Do Tendon Injuries Take So Long to Heal?
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If you have ever suffered from a tendon injury you will know that the recovery can be frustratingly long. Tendons are important tissues of the body, connecting muscles to bones and come in many different shapes and sizes. There are many reasons why tendon injuries can be difficult to treat, as we explain below. Tendon injuries often develop gradually.
Tendons need to be able to transmit forces from muscles to the bones that they attach to, however they respond to changes in strength more slowly than muscles do. As muscles become stronger or take on more load, the tendons can fail to keep up with this increased demand becoming painful and damaged. This process can take a while to occur and often changes to tendon tissue have begun long before the pain is noticed. This means that there are likely to be multiple factors to be assessed, including biomechanics and training regimes, before the problem can be resolved.
Tendons have limited blood supply Tendons do have their own blood supply, however, it is not abundant as muscles and this can be a factor with healing as all tissues require nutrients for health and to heal. Any condition that compromises circulation, such as diabetes, can predispose tendons to injury and delayed healing.
Rest and stretching may not necessarily help. Our instincts in response to tendon pain may not help with recovery. In some cases, stretching can aggravate symptoms and while rest may reduce symptoms, it will not necessarily help with recovery. The best evidence for promoting healthy tendon growth is through addressing poor biomechanics and a tailored strength and loading program.
Recovery often relies on adherence to a specific rehab program. One of the biggest barriers to healing tendon pain is that exercises can be easy to do in theory, but hard to do in practice. They can take time and discipline. Your physiotherapist can also help you to find strategies to fit your exercises into your daily routine if you are finding this difficult. Ask your physiotherapist for more information about tendon pain.
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Summer Rolls with Peanut Sauce
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These homemade summer rolls make a perfect appetizer or lunch! They're quick and easy to make using simple ingredients including rice noodles, crunchy vegetables, and herbs rolled into rice paper sheets with your choice of protein!
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Raspberry Gin Fizz Popsicle
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These raspberry gin fizz popsicles are icy cold, refreshing, fruity and sweet! The hint of mint and boozy gin touch create a fabulously fresh summer treat! Spectacular in taste these Popsicles are the perfect way to celebrate summer!
Click here for the recipe!
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Brain Teaser Answers:
1. Five Minutes
2. 47 Days
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Questions? Don't hesitate to contact us!
(250) 598-9828 ext 2
pilates@shelbournephysio.ca
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