Why Stretching Is A Critical Part Of Your Physiotherapy Treatment

rosedalewellness • September 12, 2021

Do you stretch regularly? If you don’t, you could be increasing your risk of an injury in the future. Because chances are, you have at least some joints or areas in your body that are not as flexible and mobile as they could be. But what happens if you’re not sure where your specific mobility limitations are nor how to fix them? Contact our physiotherapy clinic today if you’d like to work with a physiotherapist who can help you pinpoint the exact areas of your body that could benefit from regular mobility work and teach you safe and effective stretches to improve your body.

5 Benefits of Stretching

Modern life involves a lot of sitting down. Over time, this can lead to tightness and shortening of muscles in areas of the body like the hip flexors, shoulders, chest, and ankles. According to organizations like Mayo Clinic and the American Physical Therapy Association, correcting these areas of inflexibility through routine stretching can benefit you by:

Restoring and maintaining your joints’ and tissues’ ideal range of motion
Correcting abnormal or compensatory movement patterns that may otherwise increase tissue tension and tissue damage
Improving your efficiency and quality of movement during a variety of functional tasks, which can translate to everything from improved athletic performance to better productivity at work
Reducing your risk of injury
Increasing blood flow and circulation in your tissues and boosting tissue health

Many people also find that maintaining a consistent stretching routine is a good way to relieve emotional stress. This makes sense, because we know that stress is associated with changes in the nervous system that can influence the structure and tension in our musculoskeletal tissues. By alleviating tension in the body through stretching, you help trigger changes in the nervous system that ultimately alleviate mental tension, too. Talk about a brain/body connection!

Overall, our patients find that stretching can become an enjoyable part of their normal self-care routine. At our physiotherapy clinic, we consider it our job to help you become your own self-care master. That’s why we’re happy to teach you safe and effective stretches you can do on your own so you’ll start feeling better in body and mind.

Here’s How a Physiotherapist Can Help You Get the Most Out of Your Stretches

Now that we have a better understanding of why stretching is so beneficial, the next step is to figure out what type of stretching is best for you. Here’s where physiotherapy is so valuable! A physiotherapist can optimize your stretching routine by:

Testing your range of motion. This allows us to clearly identify areas in your body that have tense or tightened tissues that could benefit from proper mobilization and flexibility exercises.
Detecting underlying postural imbalances that may be contributing to inflexibility. For instance, you may have short hamstrings due to issues with a weak core, poor ergonomic set-up at work, or altered foot mechanics. But unless those contributing factors are properly identified and resolved, stretching your hamstrings probably won’t provide you with any lasting relief, since the underlying triggers will still be there!
Teaching you how to stretch properly. When you go to a gym and watch people stretch, you’ll often see incorrect or even unsafe movements. We use the science of body mechanics and human physiology to show you exactly when, what, how, and how long to stretch so you’ll actually start to see significant improvements. Just as importantly, we can also teach you where NOT to stretch if you have specific joints or areas that are TOO mobile.
Introducing you to a variety of stretching techniques. Holding a stretch statically is just one way to work on your mobility. But there are also a lot of other neat ways to stretch and self-mobilize that you may enjoy and find use out of.
Enhancing your self-stretching routine with manual therapy. A physiotherapist has skills and tools to help you get even more out of a stretch that you could ever do on your own. This includes specialized tables, straps, and even other modalities that can tackle underlying issues and optimize tissue health and healing.
Assessing your movement quality before and after stretching. We can help you see the “before” and “after” changes in your movement patterns to give you extra feedback and motivation for keeping up with your stretching routine.

Need Some Guidance for Your Personalized Stretching Routine?

For most people, stretching is considered an important part of body maintenance, injury prevention, and improved physical performance. But not all stretches were created equal, and what works best for one person may not be ideal for you. Contact Rosedale Wellness Centre today if you’d like to learn about the stretches that can help you feel and perform your best at work, in sport, or while out and about in your daily life.

Source:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/stretching/art-20047931

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Service Fee Update

By John Son • August 11, 2026

Rosedale Wellness Centre Service Fee Update Effective September 15, 2026 At Rosedale Wellness Centre, our priority has always been to provide our patients with high-quality, personalized care in a welcoming and professional environment. We recognize that the cost of living has increased significantly and that many individuals and families are being more mindful of their expenses. We understand that healthcare costs are part of that consideration, and we do not take the decision to adjust our fees lightly. Beginning September 15, 2026 , we will be making adjustments to selected service fees. This represents our first general fee adjustment in approximately two years. These changes will allow us to continue investing in our practitioners, staff, equipment, facilities and services while maintaining the quality of care and patient experience you have come to appreciate from Rosedale Wellness Centre. Physiotherapy Initial Assessments & Treatment 40 minutes — $105 60 minutes — $145 Subsequent Treatments 20 minutes — $80 30 minutes — $100 40 minutes — $115 60 minutes — $150 Registered Massage Therapy 30 minutes — $96 45 minutes — $122 60 minutes — $148 75 minutes — $174 90 minutes — $206 The prices shown above represent the final patient cost, including HST. Osteopathy 20 minutes — $80 30 minutes — $102 40 minutes — $133 60 minutes — $170 The prices shown above represent the final patient cost, including HST. Acupuncture 30 minutes — $90 45 minutes — $115 60 minutes — $140 Cosmetic Acupuncture 45 minutes — $120 60 minutes — $145 90 minutes — $175 Chiropody Initial visit — $115 Subsequent treatment — $85 Why Are Our Fees Changing? We have worked carefully to keep these adjustments as reasonable as possible. Over the past two years, the cost of operating a multidisciplinary healthcare clinic has continued to rise. At the same time, we remain committed to maintaining the level of care, service and support our patients expect. The updated fees help us continue to: Attract and retain experienced healthcare practitioners Support ongoing education and professional development Invest in treatment equipment, technology and clinical resources Maintain our treatment rooms, rehabilitation facilities and clinic environment Provide strong front-desk and administrative support Continue offering a broad range of healthcare services under one roof These investments allow our practitioners and staff to focus on what matters most — your health, your recovery and your experience at Rosedale Wellness Centre. When Do the New Fees Take Effect? The updated rates will take effect on September 15, 2026 . Appointments taking place before September 15 will continue to be charged at the current rates. Appointments occurring on or after September 15 will be charged according to the updated fee schedule above. Please be advised that due to the recent price increase, patients whose appointments are booked within their insurance coverage limits may be slightly over their covered amount. We kindly ask that you plan accordingly and be prepared for any potential additional cost . If you have any questions or concerns regarding your coverage or the price increase, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We’re happy to assist you. Thank You for Your Continued Trust We sincerely appreciate your understanding and continued support. For more than 30 years, Rosedale Wellness Centre has been committed to helping our patients feel better, move better and live healthier lives. We are grateful for the trust you place in our practitioners and our team. These adjustments will help us continue providing the quality of care and level of service you have come to appreciate from Rosedale Wellness Centre for years to come.