Inertia Physio+

Let's talk all about your initial visit to the clinic today! We want to ensure your first visit and every visit after is wonderful! We try to go above and beyond for each client.

👉 Booking - First we need to book your assessment or first massage: if it is your first Physio or Acupuncture appointment make sure it is booked as a New Assessment and not a treatment. Don't worry, all new assessments also receive their first treatment. The new assessment appointment ensures you have enough time with your therapist. Your first massage can be booked for the length you feel most comfortable with - 30, 45, 60 or 90 minute massage!

👉 Intake form - now that your appointment is booked the next step is our intake form! You will get one of these emailed to you whenever you are doing a new service at our clinic. Each service has different intake questions, so please make sure you complete each form that our system sends you. These forms are to give your therapist all of the information they need of your medical history, purpose for seeking therapy, and any goals you may have.

👉 Check in with the front desk - Our front desk staff is amazing and will guide you through any other steps you may need to take before seeing your therapist. This is a great chance to add any insurance you might have so our receptionists can take care of that for you.

👉 The assessment - Your therapist will go over your intake form with you and discuss the reason for your visit. They will then fully assess your pain or injury, determining any underlying causes. They will provide education on their findings and provide recommendations for home.

👉 Treatment plan - You and your therapist will then discuss a treatment plan based on your needs and goals. You will also get your first hands on manual treatment.

👉 Pre-book - As you are leaving, we recommend that you pre-book your next appointment with our lovely front desk staff, to ensure that we fully get to the bottom of your pain/injury.

Book your first visit today:
📞 (613) 672-2200
🖥️ www.inertiaphysio.ca
✉️[email protected]

A question we get often is what is the difference between Acupuncture and Dry Needling?

They both involve inserting needles into the skin. Dry Needling is primarily used to target trigger points in muscles for pain relief. Acupuncture is based on Traditional Chinese Medicine principles and aims to rebalance the body's energy flow.

👉Dry Needling: In dry needling, the needle is inserted and positioned up and down over the area of the trigger point. The goal is to release the trigger points by getting the muscle to “twitch”. This twitch response reduces the pain chemicals and signals in the area and opens the muscle up for increased bloodflow. This change in the muscle can decrease overall pain, restore muscle function and range of motion.

👉 The acupuncture points are places where muscles, connective tissue, and nerves can be stimulated. The needles create “micro-traumas” that spontaneously cause the body’s natural ability to heal by promoting blood flow and releasing endorphins (natural painkillers). People generally don’t feel the insertion of the needles at all. There may be a dull ache or tingle that quickly fades. The needles are left in for up to twenty minutes. Acupuncture can relax shortened muscles, releasing pressure on joint structures, tendons and nerves. It also reduces both the intensity and perception of chronic pain.

Physiotherapists who perform acupuncture or dry needling have taken advanced post-graduate courses and are “rostered” with the College of Physiotherapy in addition to being registered. We also have our in house Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncturist, Lei, who is well versed in Acupuncture.

Book your next appointment today!
📞 (613) 672-2200
🖥️ www.inertiaphysio.ca
✉️[email protected]

We are closed today!

If you need us please leave us a voicemail and/or email and our amazing front desk team will be sure to get back to you first thing Monday! We hope everyone has a wonderful and safe long weekend ♥️

Golf season is here and Drew is ready!

Time for another Get-Golf Ready with Drew post! Today's post is all in the hips. Rory McIlroy's hips rotate at almost 720 degrees/second!

Hips, very similar to our thoracic spine, aren't brought through a full range of motion as often as they should be. If your joints can't explore full range, you can't hope to improve strength or flexibility to their potential either.

In the golf swing, both hips are brought into internal and external rotation in quick succession as you rotate. If this range is limited when you are focused on it, there is no chance your body will perform it well with speed. There is no wrong way to work hip mobility, as long as it doesn't cause pain.

👉 start with sitting in a chair fully supported and your knees together. Keeping you knees touching, separate your ankles as far as you are comfortable. Hold 2 seconds, 10x.

Want a goal? "Normal" is 40cm from ankle to ankle.

👉 Progress to sitting on your bum on the floor, hands supporting you, and feet flat on the floor a little wider apart than your hips. Let both knees fall in the same direction, trying to touch the floor. Hold for just a second and go the other way. Repeat 10 times each direction.

Its mid-way through May now, how many times do you think Drew has played golf? Comment your guesses below 👇

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there — we see how hard you work every single day. 💐

This Mother’s Day is an extra special one as we celebrate Natasha, one of our own therapists, on her very first Mother’s Day! 💕

And of course a huge shoutout to all the incredible moms on the Inertia team. We appreciate everything you do, both in and out of the clinic! 💛

The work we do together in the clinic is important, but it’s the at-home exercises that truly make the difference.

Our Physiotherapists can guide your body and set the foundation, but lasting progress happens when you put in the work between appointments. That part is up to you 💪

That’s exactly why we use Wibbi. To help you stay on track and feel confident with your home exercise program.

With Wibbi, you can:

👉 View photos, videos, and detailed demonstrations of the exercises your therapist assigns
👉 Track how often you complete your exercises using the built-in logging feature
👉 Rate how challenging each exercise feels on a scale from 1–10. Making it easier to discuss progress and adjust your plan at your next appointment

Wibbi can be accessed right from your phone through the app or on your computer via a link. It’s simple, user-friendly, and designed to make your Physio journey easier.

During or after your appointment, your therapist will upload your personalized exercises. You just log in and get started. No extra steps required!

Consistency is key. And we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Happy Tuesday Everyone! Here is another Term Tip Tuesday for you ☀️

Today's word is one commonly used in the clinic - Compression!

In conjunction with ice, we quite commonly recommend compression as a means to reduce the space for swelling to sit in an area of the body. Compression can be applied by wrapping, taping or bracing an injured joint or through the use of specialized equipment or manual techniques. This pressure can help to reduce swelling, improve circulation, and alleviate pain or discomfort in the affected area. Compression may be used as part of a broader treatment plan for a variety of conditions, including sports injuries, post-surgical recovery, and chronic pain management.

Even in the absence of injury or swelling, compression therapy helps improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and support faster recovery after training or competition.

Did you know that we offer the option to rent specialized recovery equipment that uses targeted compression combined with cooling to help you stay Game Ready? The most common rentals are post-surgical, but this incredible machine can be used at any time to support recovery and reduce swelling, through the use of pneumatic compression and electronically driven ice water through the cuff.

Ask your therapist at your next visit if Game Ready could be a good fit for your recovery plan.

While it may be wet and rainy season, our in house golf-obsessed Physiotherapist, Drew is so ready to be back on the course!

We asked Drew for some tips to share with our followers who are also ready for the golf season to begin and how they can prepare! He responded with an incredibly detailed list (we expected nothing less from Drew 😂) so here is the first segment of Golf-Ready with Drew 🏌️‍♂️

The first tip we have from Drew is Twist!

Golf is a rotary sport and the best portion of our spine designed to rotate is the thoracic spine or mid back. This is often an area that is not brought to the ends of range on a regular basis, unless you purposely put it there.

Not only will this help your golf swing, but it is incredibly important for posture, to allow normal shoulder mechanics, and even to help protect your low back.

So how do we practice this?
👉 Start with sitting tall, arms crossed across your chest and rotate as far as comfortable each direction.
👉 Hold for 2 seconds at the end of the movement and repeat 10 times to each side.
👉 Progress to the same rotation in your golf posture.
👉 For added challenge, put one foot up on a wall or step and twist towards the leg still planted on the ground.

Did you know that Drew has completed his Golf Physio levels 1 and 2 with the Titleist Performance Insitute?

He’s passionate about helping golfers stay strong, mobile, and injury-free so they can keep their bodies feeling good while perfecting their swing. Drew is always excited to work with golfers of all levels and help them prepare for the season ahead!

Back pain isn’t something you have to live with.

Here are a few simple tips to help manage and reduce back pain:

👉 Keep moving! Too much sitting or lying down can make pain worse. Even a short walk can help
👉 Avoid overdoing it. If your back is hurting, slow down and give your body time to recover
👉 Start your day with gentle, back-friendly stretches to get moving an alleviate tension
👉 Try either heat or cold to help manage pain and inflammation. If you are unsure which to use, we recommend trying cold first to see what kind of results you get. With either, you only want to leave it on for about 15-20 minutes as often as every hour
👉 Consider Massage Therapy! A Registered Massage Therapist can help identify the source of your discomfort and release tension that may be contributing to your pain

Massage Therapy can improve circulation, reduce muscle tension, increase mobility, and support faster recovery. It also helps calm the nervous system, making it easier for your body to heal and manage stress-related tension.

Whether you’re dealing with chronic back pain or a recent flare-up, Massage Therapy can be an effective part of your recovery plan.

The playoffs are ON. If you know us, you know our team loves hockey. So, as we enter the playoffs we thought it would be good to share some tips for all our hockey players out there!

🏒 Do a proper warm up! Warm ups should focus on preparing you physically and mentally for the game. Ensure your muscles are activated and ready to move!
🏒 Take breaks and rest days! These are just as important as training days. You need to give your body time to recover and gain strength from the workout sessions.
🏒 Strength training should emphasize balance and stability. Any sport requires large of amounts of stability in unstable environments. Athletes that master this will be the most effective and also prevent injuries!
🏒 Proper technique in the gym and on the ice are imperative.
🏒 Fuel your body with the right nutrition and water intake.
🏒 Prioritize sleep, as that is when your body does all it's repair work.

It can be a rough game, but by if you take responsibility for the health of your body through it, you can prevent many injuries that occur in hockey. If you need help on any of these topics, please consult a specialist!