In Reach Physiotherapy

I’m a physiotherapist so I know how important regular movement is for the body. But I’m also a working mom and I know how limited time can be.

If you’re already at the playground, you’ve got built-in “gym” time.

Climbing, swinging, pushing, hanging, chasing your kids—every one of these loads your tissues, challenges your balance, and sneaks strength work into your day.

Here are a few of my favourite playground moves that build mobility, stability, and power while you’re already doing what you came here to do- play with your kiddos!!

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When patient care finishes, the work begins.

On average I (and just about every physio I know) spend an average of 10+ hours/ week on:

✍️ Chart notes
💻 Specialist referrals
📝 Medical/ Insurance reports
📞 Emails/ Calls with patients
📧 Communication with coaches & other practitioners
🦴 Imaging requisitions
💵 Invoicing/accounting

Imagine my surprise when the career I chose partially to avoid a desk job ended up including copious amounts of computer work. I’ve had to get creative with my “work stations”

If you’re experiencing the side effects of sitting, come see me! We will find solutions together

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🔥 How many of us just jump on the wall and do “easy climbs” or go right to the hang board to “warm up”?

Your fingers might be small — but the load they take isn’t. The reality is your fingers should be warm before you even start to hang. Here’s why👇

💨 Increased Blood Flow — Aerobic movement (like rowing) raises your core temp and sends oxygen + nutrients to the small muscles and tendons in your fingers.

🧠 Better Neuromuscular Control — A warm system = faster nerve signals + better coordination = higher power production, and fewer awkward grips.

🧩 Improved Tissue Elasticity — Warm muscles, tendons, pulleys and ligaments become more pliable, helping them stretch under stress instead of tear.

🦴 Joint Lubrication — Increased synovial fluid flow keeps joints moving easily and safely.

🔥 Bottom line: Warm core = warm hands = stronger, safer climb.

When we are climbing outside (particularly in the Bow Valley with our long approaches) we get warm by hauling our packs. But for gym climbing, cardio is key!

The rowing machine is optimal because it is:
🚣 a full body exercise so all parts get moving
🚣‍♀️ requires grip without putting too much demand through the hands

Have a finger injury? I’m here to help!
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