Hi Everyone!
At Foundation Physiotherapy, we understand that being a police officer is physically demanding. Add in the stresses of life and it isn’t surprising that aches and pains start adding up. We’re incredibly thankful to all of you who have continuously been working on the front line to keep our city safe. We wanted to say thank you for what you do the best way we know how.
We are pleased to offer all police officers and precinct personnel a unique offer. With every initial physiotherapy assessment, you will receive a wellness package that contains exercise and pain relief items to complement your treatments!
Every physiotherapy session includes some manual treatment and an exercise program specifically tailored to your needs. And remember…you don’t need to be in pain to see a physiotherapist! We can also work together to help improve your flexibility and strength. I’ve included examples of exercises for you below. Try them out!
With your initial assessment, you will receive:
- 1 Foam roller
- 1 Lacrosse ball to get to those smaller tension points!
- A resistance band multipack
- 1 Biofreeze pain and tension relieving gel
Exercises
Upper back stretch:
Spending a lot of time sitting in your cruiser? Try out this stretch using the foam roller included in your package for your upper back to relieve tension and pain.
- Place the foam roller on the floor and lie on your back with your knees bent and the foam roller at the level of your shoulder blades.
- With your arms behind your head, lower your head as close as you can to the floor until you feel a stretch behind your back.
- Parameters: 3×10, 2-3x/day
Bow and arrow – Upper back strengthening:
Is your vest weighing you down? Try this upper back strengthening exercise using a resistance band included in your package.
- In a ½ kneeling position, hold the band between your hands with your arms outstretched at shoulder height.
- Pull back your elbow like if you were drawing an arrow. Allow your thoracic spine to rotate towards the same side. Hold for 1 breath and return to the starting position.
- Parameters: 3×12, every day, 30sec rest
Reverse fly – Shoulder strengthening:
Doing a lot of overtime at your desk? Try out this shoulder strengthening exercise using a resistance band included in your package.
- Stand on the band and hold both ends in each hand. Hinge from the hips so that your body is parallel to the ground and allow your arms to hand straight down.
- While keeping your elbows straight, pull the band to the side until your arms are at shoulder height.
- Slowly return to the starting position
- Parameters: 3×8-12, 1min rest, 1x/day
Curious to learn more? Book an appointment with me. I look
forward to working with you to achieve your recovery, health, and fitness goals!
Who am I?
My name is Shirin and I am a Registered Physiotherapist at
Foundation Physiotherapy. I graduated from McGill
University with my Master of Science in Physical Therapy.
Prior to this, I completed my Bachelor in Kinesiology at
Western University. I am fully bilingual, in English and
French, and am able to treat in your preferred language. I
combine different techniques such as manual therapy, soft
tissue work, and exercise prescription to help my clients
reach their goals.