Pitching Power: Strengthening Your Shoulder for Baseball Success

Baseball pitchers rely heavily on the strength and stability of their shoulders to deliver powerful and accurate throws. Whether you're a seasoned pitcher or just starting out, a robust shoulder is essential for optimizing performance and reducing the risk of injury. Fortius Physiotherapy would like to provide effective strategies and exercises to strengthen your shoulder and enhance your pitching prowess on the mound.

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Powering Performance: Glute and Hip Strength for Soccer Players

Soccer is a sport that demands agility, speed, and explosive power, all of which rely heavily on the strength and stability of the hips and glutes. Strong glute and hip muscles not only enhance athletic performance but also reduce the risk of injury on the field. In this blog, Fortius Physiotherapy will explore the importance of glute and hip strength for soccer players and share effective exercises to help you maximize your strength and power on the pitch.

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Walk Your Way to Better Health!

Walking may be one of the most powerful “medicines” available

I believe that walking is the most underrated form of exercise! The benefits of walking are overwhelming. As a physiotherapist at Fortius Physiotherapy, it is the one exercise that I tend to suggest for a vast amount of patients to improve their health. There are so many helpful components to walking that people are not aware of and that is why I would be happy to list just a few of those benefits for you today.

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Is Cycling For You?

 

Cycling is my passion…. Whether it is yours or you are new to exercise, cycling is great for anyone of any age.  Here in Niagara we are blessed with wonderful countryside including but not limited to the Great Lakes, Niagara escarpment and our many wineries.

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