Standing Exercises for Seniors

Standing leg exercises for older adults This series is to help older adults stay active, healthy and safe. These exercises are from the SAIL (Staying Active and Independent for Life) program. Make sure you do these exercises by a sink / kitchen counter so you can...

Do I need to be in pain to see a physiotherapist?

Top 8 reasons you should see a physiotherapist even if you don’t have pain If you don't have pain, a physiotherapist can still offer a variety of services to improve your physical health and well-being. Some of the things a physiotherapist can do for you include:1....

Seated Exercises for Seniors

How to stay active as you get older This series is to help older adults stay healthy and safe. These exercises are from the SAIL (Staying Active and Independent for Life) program. Make sure you have a nice, solid armchair for these exercises. Safety Tips for Level 1...

Thoracic Spine Mobility Exercises

Improve your Thoracic Spine Mobility We spend a lot of the day sitting at desks, and therefore our thoracic spine can get quite stiff. Keeping it loose and limber will help with pain alleviation, posture and for overall health.T-Spine Side Flexion Start by sitting...

Westcoast SCI’s Complete Guide to a Full-Body Approach to Wellness

The Importance of Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle for Your Overall Wellbeing Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is important for your wellbeing. It is not just about eating healthy and exercising; it’s also about living a balanced life. It’s important to also take care...

What is Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy?

What is Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy? Pelvic floor function is an essential part of our well being, especially for bowel and bladder and sexual health. The pelvic floor is also a component of our core, which is important in order for stability so that we can prevent...

Top 5 Tips for Staying Healthy This Fall

Get your Health Back on Track! Fall is the perfect time to get your health back on track. With cooler temperatures and changing leaves, it's easier to find motivation to take care of yourself.We have compiled a list of our Top 5 tips to start taking better care of...

Top 5 Fall Prevention Tips for the Elderly

Why Fall Prevention is Important for Seniors Seniors are at a higher risk for falls. The leading cause of death for seniors is falls. This is why fall prevention is important.Falls are more common among seniors, who have a higher risk of falling and dying from it....

The Fall Fitness Guide: How to Maximize Your Outdoor Workouts Without Breaking a Sweat

Why you should workout in the fall, and why it's even good for you.Bear Paddle The first option is a bear paddle. A bear paddle is an alternate form of swimming that was originally used by Native Americans. It's done by using the arms and hands in a circular motion to...

10 Min. Quad HIIT Workout

High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) for Quads Here is our High Intensity Interval Training workout for your quads/thighs. Are your Quads feeling tight after the workout? Try out our Quad Stretches after!Stair Jumps 50 seconds I'm jumping on the 2nd step but you...

Newest Blog Posts

10 Min. Quad HIIT Workout

10 Min. Quad HIIT Workout

High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) for Quads Here is our High Intensity Interval Training workout for your quads/thighs. Are your Quads feeling tight after the workout? Try out our Quad Stretches after!Stair Jumps 50 seconds I'm jumping on the 2nd step but you...

read more
Advanced Core Exercises

Advanced Core Exercises

Advanced Core Exercises If you're looking for some difficult and advanced core exercises, check out the ones below! If these are too hard for you, we also have a blog post for Intermediate Core Exercises and Beginner Core Exercises.Jack Knife 50 seconds On your back,...

read more
Why Westcoast SCI?

Why Westcoast SCI?

How do I choose a Physiotherapy Clinic? When people are trying to figure out which physiotherapy clinic they should go to, they may be thinking of one important question: Why should I choose Westcoast SCI Physiotherapy?  For years, physiotherapy has had an interesting...

read more
9 Minute Intermediate Core Workout

9 Minute Intermediate Core Workout

Intermediate Core Exercises If you're looking for a core workout that isn't too advanced or easy, try out our INTERMEDIATE Core Workout!Supine Leg Kick Out 50 seconds On your back, put your legs up in the air, knees bent Push out one leg at a time and bring it back to...

read more
Beginner Core Exercises You Can Do At Home

Beginner Core Exercises You Can Do At Home

Easy Core Exercises for Beginners In this blog post, we share how to find your neutral spine (which is key for effective core contraction) as well as 6 core exercises for beginners. The reason why we want to work out the core is fourfold, first it helps with our...

read more

Blog Categories