Free phone consultation 613-902-0476 Request appointment PNF stretching Contact us today to schedule an appointment Name* Email* Phone* Message* This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Thank you for requesting an appointment We usually respond within one business day. If you’ve messaged us outside of normal business hours, we will be happy to help you once we’re back. Please note that no bookings are final until we have reserved a time slot using your credit card. Hours of operation Monday to Thursday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM Friday: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM Saturday and Sunday: Closed Please be aware of our cancellation policy. Putting you back in motion Your flexibility and range of motion are essential to moving freely and comfortably. Mobility is often overlooked, but it plays an important role not only in athletic performance, but in reducing our risk of injury and improving our quality of everyday life. Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching and mobility is a stretching technique that can improve your range of motion, and is especially helpful for people regaining their range of motion after injury or surgery. It’s also designed to help improve postural alignment by correcting muscle imbalances within your body. These treatments place a focus on the activation and stretching of the muscles needed to help improve your flexibility, mobility, and overall joint stability. Each treatment plan will focus on either the upper or lower body, depending on your goals, problem areas and assessment results. These treatments are a much more active approach to treating tight, stiff muscles, and are very different from your typical massage. PNF and mobility treatments are suitable for all sorts of people, from athletes looking to improve overall mobility and prevent injury to office workers and students looking to improve their posture from sitting at a desk all day. These treatments are created differently for each individual based on their specific needs and goals. What Is PNF stretching? PNF stretching and mobility is a form of therapist-assisted stretching that involves a series of muscle contractions followed immediately by a deep, intense stretch. This process of repeated contraction followed by relaxation and stretching your muscles helps to improve flexibility and gain a greater range of motion. PNF and mobility treatments are designed to stretch and strengthen muscles, but if you have a pre-existing musculoskeletal condition or acute injury, then these treatments might not be suitable for you at this time. Please let us know of any condition or injury you may have before your treatment. Frequently asked questions What can I expect during my first PNF stretching appointment? Your therapist will spend the first half of your appointment conducting a postural and range of motion assessment, as well as muscle endurance testing to identify the muscle groups that are short and/or weak. Your therapist will use this information to create a treatment plan that’s tailored to your exact needs. The assessment results will also provide a baseline that we can refer to throughout your treatment to measure your improvements. The second half of your appointment will involve education around your treatment plan and an introduction to PNF stretching. We recommend that you wear loose fitting or stretchy clothing to your appointment. You’ll remain dressed throughout the entire session — there’s no need to remove any clothing for PNF stretching and mobility treatments. What can I expect during my follow up appointments? Your follow up appointments will be spent doing PNF stretching with remedial exercises and stretches. The remedial exercises are what make up the mobility routine and will be created specifically to address your individual needs and goals. You’ll go through your routine in the clinic with your therapist, going through all of the full sets and repetitions to ensure you fully understand how to perform each exercise and stretch correctly. You’ll then continue your mobility program at home between your in-clinic treatments with your therapist. We recommend you diligently follow your mobility routine at home between appointments, to see the best results from your PNF treatment program. How many appointments will I need? We recommend that you commit to at least six 1-hour appointments. This would consist of a first assessment appointment, 4 follow up PNF and mobility treatments, followed by a final re-assessment appointment. The goal of these treatments is to educate you on how to make lasting results on your own, by continuing to implement your mobility routines into your everyday activities. Once you’ve completed the full 6 treatments, you’re eligible to continue with 30-minute follow up treatments that focus only on PNF stretching. Book a session online today. Book online now