Rehab Focused Personal Training

What is Rehab Focused Personal Training?

A physiotherapist is qualified to provide education and training in exercise and fitness according to the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. A physiotherapist’s training includes intense study in anatomy, physiology, exercise physiology, rehabilitation biomechanics, as well as exercise testing and programming.

Our team of physiotherapists have completed many postgraduate courses in order to appropriately prescribe an exercise program for each individual patient. Many of our physiotherapists have also completed the Stott Pilates Mat Instructor Course, Stott Pilates Reformer Course and Personal Training Certification. We also offer several group Pilates and fitness classes at the clinic on a weekly basis.

What is the Purpose of Personal Training?

To enhance physical fitness

To improve balance and agility

To improve muscle coordination

To improve strength and endurance

To improve flexibility and range of motion

To aid with mood and energy

To aid in stress management

To decrease pain and injury

How Can Donna Sarna Physiotherapy Help?

At Donna Sarna Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation exercise prescription by a physiotherapist is developed with careful consideration of the patient’s health status (including medications), risk factor profile, behavioral characteristics, personal goals, and exercise preferences. The physiotherapist will design exercise programs tailored to each individual which will consider the patient’s interests, lifestyle, and commitments in order to ensure the success of and compliance to the program.

The exercises will vary from range of motion exercises, stretches, posture education, core stabilization, cardiovascular training, strength training, and Pilates exercises. The physiotherapist will go through each of the exercises in detail to ensure they are completed correctly and safely. Pictures and written instructions will be provided once the client has demonstrated that they are able to perform the exercises safely and independently.