Your Posture. Your Potential.
Does neck, back, shoulder or elbow pain stop you from reaching your full potential? It may be the result of your posture, body mechanics or even your workout.My name is Margaret Martin and I am a health care professional with over 25 years of experience helping clients achieve their health goals. I am a Registered Physiotherapist and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). I am a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA), the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
Benefits of Posture Exercises
One of the first things I evaluate during a client assessment is the client’s posture. I find most people benefit significantly when they follow the posture exercises I develop for them. They quickly experience the benefits and incorporate the posture exercises into their regular personal training exercise program.Below is a short video with two of my clients, Darlene and Ken, speaking about how they have benefited from incorporating posture exercises into their programs. They are clients of both Function to Fitness Physiotherapy and Personal Training in Ottawa and my online service, MelioGuide.
Darlene and Ken both identify a number of benefits of an improved posture through posture exercises:
- Improved personal presentation and confidence. As Darlene says, “I have become aware of the difference it makes when I stand straight and strong.”
- Increased flexibility and strength in the upper body.
- Significant health benefits such as reduction of the incidence of migraines and back pain.
- Injury prevention.
Physiotherapist and Personal Trainer
I have treated many clients like you at Function to Fitness, my Physiotherapy and Personal Training studio in Ottawa. Most of my clients are mature adults who either have a history of back/neck pain or joint restrictions. They know how easily their condition can “flare up” under the wrong guidance. They do not want to be one of the hundreds of persons who get injured by their over zealous “personal trainer” with a weekend certificate behind their name.My combined training (as a Physiotherapist and as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) means that you have a trained medical professional who has a comprehensive understanding of physical conditioning to guide you through your exercise program and ensure that you meet your goals while avoiding nasty “flare ups”.
I will identify the causative factor(s) and instruct you in necessary remedial measures.
Play is more fun when it is pain free!
Your Posture Exercise Program
This program does not limit itself to the gym or to the 20 minutes of exercise you do at home. This program is about becoming aware of how you carry yourself, how you sit, how you stand, how you perform your day-to-day activities.When is the Best Time to Start?
Now!The sooner you start a comprehensive exercise program, the sooner you will improve your posture and reduce your pain.
