Welcome to The Right Move Physiotherapy in Kingston
The Right Move is dedicated to providing high quality health care services to all populations with the intention of helping clients reach their individualized goals.
Right Move Physiotherapy Kingston
The Right Move Physiotherapy provides expert, client-centered health care services to help you recover, move better, and live pain-free.
Our dedicated team offers personalized treatment plans to support your health, mobility, and overall well-being.
Conditions We Treat
We treat a wide range of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions, helping patients recover from injuries, manage pain, and restore function through specialized care and rehabilitation.
- Tendonitis
- Nerve Entrapments
- Bursitis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Muscle Strains
- Ligament Sprains
- Whiplash
- Disc Herniation
- Repetitive Strain Injury
- Sports Injuries
- Concussions
- Rotator Cuff Injury
- Vestibular Imbalances
- Menisical Tear
- Surgical Rehabilitation
- Osteoarthritis
- Headaches
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Tennis Elbow
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What is pickleball? Pickleball is a sport that combines different elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. It can be played indoors or outdoors on a badminton sized court with a slightly modified tennis net (it needs to be slightly lowered). It is played with a paddle and a small ball with holes in it. You can play in either doubles or singles (doubles are more common). This game can be enjoyed by all ages, with a multitude of skill levels and mobility ranges. What are the rules/basics of pickleball? The head of the paddle must not be above the highest part of the wrist at contact. When serving: The server’s arm must be moving in an upward arc when the ball is first struck, after that, when the paddle comes in contact with the ball, it must not be above waist height. When serving, the servers’ feet must be outside of the court (not touching the court or the outside extension of the court ex. sidelines), at least one foot must be behind the baseline on the playing surface (see pictures below) The serve also must go cross court to the opposing side
Proper Bike Fit Proper frame size The best way to ensure a bike fits you properly is to stand over the frame and see if there is about 2.5-5cm or 1-2 inches of clearance between the bike frame’s top tube and your groin. The graphic below outlines the various parts of a bike frame.
Running Gear It is important to ensure that you have a sturdy pair of running shoes that fit not only your feet but are appropriate for the terrain that you are running on. For treadmill running and road running, wearing a pair of durable running shoes with comfortable heal support is a good place to start. For track running and sprint training, spikes or more curved sole running shoes might be better. For trail running, a sturdy pair of running shoes with more grip and groves on the bottom for added support and stability may be needed. Asics recommends that your running shoes are replaced every 724-885 kilometers. Asics also suggest that if your running shoes don’t have any signs of excessive wear or use, you may be able to wear them slightly longer than the recommended usage without injury. Furthermore, it is important to take into account the weather before you set out on an outdoor run. Proper attire is essential to avoid over heating or becoming too cold. Ultimately, clothing should offer sun protection, have moisture wicking and quick drying material, and proper insulation/air flow depending on weather. Clothing as such will help keep your body cool and ensure optimal comfort as your internal body temperature increases during the run. Warm weather: clothing should help wick away sweat, quick drying, cooling and provide sun protection Cool weather: layers that still optimize air flow, gloves, heat protection. Sun protection is also another key aspect to take into account when running outdoors. Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) apparel offers UV (ultraviolet)A and UVB ray protection and is beneficial for outdoor runs on sunny days. The higher the UPF rating the greater the protection from UVA and UVA B. Below is a link to an article outlining everything you need to know about sun and UV protection when exercising outdoors:
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Last but not least, meet Ian Budge👋🏻. Ian is the owner of Right Move and a Registered Physiotherapist. He completed his BKin at York University before moving to Kingston to earn his MScPT at Queen’s. With over 15 years of experience in private practice, he’s dedicated to helping the Kingston community recover, move better, and get back to the activities they love.
He’s completed extensive post-graduate training in manual therapy, advanced dry needling/acupuncture, shockwave therapy, and blood flow restriction. Ian keeps therapeutic exercise and active recovery at the core of every treatment plan, using a client-centred, evidence-informed approach to support fast and meaningful results.
Outside the clinic, Ian loves staying active—whether it’s playing sports, backcountry camping, or keeping up with his two boys. In his downtime, you’ll find him enjoying a good espresso, travelling with his family, or playing acoustic guitar. 🎸✨
Meet Evelyn Graham! 👋🏻 Evelyn is a Registered Physiotherapist who completed both her BSc in Kinesiology and Master of Physical Therapy at Queen’s University. She went on to work in a large multidisciplinary sport medicine clinic in Toronto, collaborating with sport physicians, physiatrists, and a diverse rehab team. She also has experience as a previous Registered Kinesiologist.
With certifications in dry needling, running rehab, gait assessment, and Mat Pilates, Evelyn takes an evidence-based approach—empowering her patients through education, manual therapy, and exercise. She believes exercise is medicine and works with each person to create a treatment plan that makes sense for them.
A proud Kingston local, Evelyn stays active through running, strength training, basketball, biking and Pilates. She loves planning hiking and skiing trips and has played a wide range of sports—she even completed her first triathlon in 2024 and is excited for more! 🚴♀️🏃♀️⛷️
Meet Emma Vaillancourt! 👋🏻She’s a Registered Physiotherapist with an undergraduate degree in Health Promotion (Laurentian) and a Master’s in Physical Therapy (Western U). She’s worked across Ontario and specializes in assessing and treating running-related injuries—with extensive post-grad training and her own experience as a competitive varsity runner 🏃🏼♀️
Emma is also trained in manual therapy and certified in dry needling. She blends hands-on care, education, and active rehab to help you get back to life and sport.
When she’s not in the clinic, you’ll find her running, hiking, travelling with her husband Jason, playing volleyball or ultimate frisbee, or hanging out with her dog Zoey. 🐾✨
Over the next week we’ll be re-introducing the physiotherapy team at Right Move! This is Brad Filip one of our Registered Physiotherapists. He completed his BSc in Kinesiology and Master of Physical Therapy at Queen’s University. He’s trained in advanced manual therapy and functional dry needling, combining both with individualized exercise programs to help patients recover, manage pain, and perform their best. He also works closely with Donjoy to provide custom bracing solutions.
Brad began his career in Kingston, then spent two years in Toronto working alongside top Olympic sports medicine professionals before returning home in 2021. He now mentors future physiotherapists and has treated everyone from NHL/CFL athletes to weekend warriors 🏋🏼
Originally from Belleville, Brad grew up playing high-level hockey and soccer—and his own knee surgeries sparked his passion for physiotherapy 🏒⚽️. When he’s not in the clinic, he’s likely on the ice, golfing, biking, or off on a canoe trip with his wife Laura and their dog Ruby 🛶
This Saturday the staff at Right Move start their annual movement challenge for 4 weeks! Exercise not only feels good — it literally transforms your health. 💪✨
Movement boosts your mood, sharpens your mind, strengthens your heart, balances hormones, protects your bones, improves sleep, lowers stress, cuts disease risk, and even helps you live longer. 🧠❤️⚖️
Just 20–30 minutes a day can change everything.
Move for your body. Move for your mind. Move for your future. 🏃♀️🌿
Congratulations on our staff PT Evelyn graham on a great race in Kingston yesterday!
❤️ the clinic artwork @eronone.
Happy Canada 🍁 Day everyone!
Right Move is hiring a Registered Kinesiologist to work with our team of 4 physiotherapists! Inquire or send your resume to admin@rightmovept.com.
5 years in a row Right Move has won the community votes best Kingston clinic of the year. Thanks to our patients and the community for the support! We have a pretty great team here at Right Move ✨👏🏻
We now have a game ready at Right Move! 🧊 Ice + active compression provides superior cooling for injury or post operative surgeries. It’s also easy to use and portable 👍🏻 Available for rent!
Vote Right Move for the best physiotherapy clinic in Kingston! This could be our fifth year in a row⭐️ Link is in the bio 🔗
Happy Holidays from the Right Move crew 🎄✨ we are closed from December 24th to December 29th and Wednesday Jan 1st.
Movember is here and it’s time to give and grow! 💙 Help Right Move raise money towards men’s mental health, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer. See link below and in bio to donate!
https://ca.movember.com/donate/details?memberId=2509718#amount
Happy Thanksgiving weekend! We are closed Monday, October 14th 🍁🍂 make sure to get some movement in between all that delicious food! 🏃🏼♂️
Charlotte working on some ACL rehab in the gym 💪🏻
Shared with permission.
The Right Move Physiotherapy is extremely happy to welcome Emma Vaillancourt to our team of clinicians! ✅ Emma completed her undergraduate degree 📜 in Health Promotion from Laurentian University and her Masters in Physical Therapy from Western University Canada. She has a keen interest in the assessment and treatment of running 🏃♂️ related injuries and has taken extensive post-graduate training to properly serve this population. Emma has also taken post-graduate courses in manual therapy and is certified in dry 🪡 needling. She combines hands-on techniques with education and an active rehab program to help get you back to life and sport.
To book with Emma it’s easy:
☎️ 613-384-3222 or book online
🛜 rightmovept.com
Emma loves to educate runners 🏃♀️ about how to reduce their risk of injury and improve their performance. You can check out her page @rehab2racing for more!
***Ready to get yourself back in the game? ☀️ Fitness, health, 5/10/21/42km race, weight loss, conditioning for sports - whatever your reason we’ve got you covered. Running 🏃♂️ is not an easy activity to get back into whether you have an injury or not. Let our experts help you achieve your physical goals this year. Book a running 👟 🏃♀️ specific assessment now with Evelyn before the humidity gives you a reason to delay.*** 613-876-8641 phone ☎️ admin@rightmovept.com 📧 or book online @ rightmovept.com 🛜
Congratulations to our hard working team on winning 🏆 Platinum 🥇 in Community Votes Kingston as ‘Best Physiotherapy and Rehab Clinic.’ This is the 4th year in a row we have won platinum and I just want to thank both our hard working staff 🏥 and wonderful patients for voting!🗳️ I wish we had a team picture to share but we were too busy celebrating with sandwiches @norasygk 🥪
Feeling right at home 🏠 at the Kingston Home and Lifestyle show! Come visit our staff and booth this weekend at the Cataraqui mall in Kingston. Speak directly with our registered physiotherapists, kinesiologist and office manager about any questions you may have related to orthopaedic injuries 🏥 Plantar fasciitis, tendonitis, rotator cuff, disc herniating, meniscus tears- we do it all ✅ Come say hi and enter our raffle to win a sweet gift basket! Located near Starbucks entrance we will be there Friday 10-6, Saturday 10-6, and Sunday 11-5.
Heads up Kingston! Time to get your vote on ✅ you got 1 week left to make up your mind 🧠 Let us and the rest of our community know what you think of our health care centre 🏃♂️ 🏋️ 🥇 vote for RightMove Physio under ‘physiotherapy and rehab clinic’ category. Thanks for trusting us with your health!
https://kingston.communityvotes.com/2023/09/healthcare/physiotherapists-and-rehab-clinics
*Team Member Profile* Lauren Barker finished her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at Queen’s University and is currently a practicing Kinesiologist. 🎖️Post-graduate completion of the CSCS (certified strength and conditioning specialist) by the NSCA has given her a deeper understanding of movement systems as well as the knowledge required to prescribe and refine exercise programs. Lauren emphasizes that understanding the body is one of the most important factors for injury prevention and maintaining independence. Bringing a positive and passionate attitude to each interaction helps to motivate her patients towards efficiency in work, sport, and daily life🪁
Lauren was born in Chicago and completed the International Baccalaureate in Surrey, UK. She then moved to Canada to enroll in Queen’s University and has since made Kingston her home. When she is not greeting people at the front desk or working with patients in the gym, you can find Lauren reading at the local library 📕 staying active with running 🏃♀️ or travelling around the world 🌍 with friends and family. Being an enthusiastic individual, she provides a safe and supportive environment to learn and grow through exercise💪
The Right Move is excited for these young ladies and all the hard work they have put in so far this year! Come cheer on Kingston synchro this weekend at Leon’s centre. Good luck girls and get ready to run this town! 🎶 🎵 ⛸️ 🥇
Welcome to the 1st annual Right Move Fitness 💪 Challenge. Want to get a jump start on your fitness goals for the new year? Perhaps you just want a reason to have an extra helping of 🎄dinner 🦃 this year. Regardless feel free to participate and follow along and cheer on your favourite staff member who will be competing over the next month for bragging rights. Stay tuned for updates! 🏃🏻 🏃♀️
This Thursday we’re throwin’ it back to July when a few of us sponsored Special Olympics Ontario through the OPP veterans association golf tournament.⛳️ When the dust settled on the +35c day our team went -8 with only some minor sunburns 🌞 Fun was had by all and more importantly money was raised for a great cause. Thanks to @stacey7913 for getting us involved and helping organize a fantastic day!
This is what hard work, dedication, and perseverance look like. Just over 5 years ago, I started this clinic on my own and was lucky enough to cross paths with this beauty @joelzelt who helped me build the foundation for what Right Move Physiotherapy has now become. Registered Kinesiologist (R.kin) Masters in Experimental Medicine (MSc) and now acceptance to Masters in Physical Therapy (MscPT) at McMaster University beginning this fall 2023. Congratulations and a sincere thank you for all your hard work at our office over the past 5+ years! Safe to say we will miss you and your leadership around this office come September.
Right Move Physiotherapy is proud to announce we have hired another full time physiotherapist to serve our amazing community!
Evelyn Graham completed both her bachelor of science in kinesiology and masters of physical therapy at queens university in Kingston.
Evelyn has taken courses in running rehab, running gait assessment, and is certified in dry needling. Evelyn works to empower her patients using education, manual therapy, and exercise as she believes exercise is medicine and likes to take an evidence based approach while helping patients achieve their goals.
Evelyn is a local Kingstonian! When she’s not at the clinic she likes to stay active by running, strength training, playing various sports, and doing Pilates/yoga. To book an initial assessment with Evelyn, please call ☎️ (613)384-3222 or email 📧 (admin@rightmovept.com) our office as she will begin seeing patients Monday, June 5th.
Only 4 months late but we finally managed a team photo (MIA: Joel Zelt) to celebrate winning 🥇‘platinum’ in Kingston’s Best Physiotherapy and Rehab clinic category for the 3rd straight year. This is entirely a collaborative effort involving excellent communication and customer service on so many levels. Thank you to the dedicated people of our beautiful city for voting for us. We ❤️ you Kingston!
An Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tear is a painful injury caused from a quick change in direction or an unstable landing from a jump.
This week we followed one of our patients in her ACL recovery journey. This patient meets with our physiotherapist and registered kinesiologist twice a week to improve her balance, and strength through various active rehabilitation exercises.
To learn more about rehabilitation for ACL tears call (613-384-3222) or email (admin@rightmovept.com) our office!
Check out Kaitlyn rocking her Right Move merchandise! Available for a limited time, our collection has got you covered to survive our Canadian winters with two awesome types of hats and cozy sweaters.
Come try one of our Right Move hoodies on-The sweaters come in a variety of sizes so that you can find the perfect fit for you. Cozier than imagined, our 100% cotton sweaters are not only incredibly soft but also warm and comfortable, making them the perfect addition to your winter wardrobe.
But that's not all - we've also got two stylish hats to choose from. Our black and grey pom pom hat and sleek all-black hat are classic options that will never go out of style!
Don't let the cold weather get you down - Stay toasty and trendy with our limited-time Right Move gear! We guarantee these items will become your go-to winter items.
Are you looking to create new habits?
The development of habits can improve your overall physical health and well-being. To make your habits become automatic and effortless, write down SMART goals. Creating SMART goals will provide a strong sense of direction and motivation to help achieve your goals.
If you have any questions or need guidance in creating your habit goals, feel free to reach out to our Right Move team at 613-384-3222 or email us at admin@rightmovept.com
Big shoutout to all the patients, staff, family, and friends that supported us in making it to 5 years! Extra big thanks to my wonderful wife who literally and figuratively helped me make The Right Move…5 months pregnant up on a 10’ ladder painting 2000sqft never looked so good 😍 Here’s to another 5 and hopefully more … 👍👍👍
We have been nominated for Community Votes Kingston! To vote for The Right Move Physiotherapy,
1. Scan our QR code
2. Select the category, Healthcare
3. Select Physiotherapist and Rehab Clinic
4. Login or register by clicking your nominee
5. Vote The Right Move Physiotherapy and Ian Budge - The Right Move Physiotherapy
Thank you to our clients for your ongoing support!
From November 23rd to December 2nd, the Right Move is having a winter clothing drive! The clothing collected will be donated to the Kingston Youth Shelter to support homeless youth living in the YGK area.
Donations can include gently used hats, mitts, scarfs, boots, sweaters, coats, and jackets. Please do not donate heavy wool or leather. Our donation box is located at our clinic entrance.
Thank you to everyone in advance for your support!
The rotation of the body is required for various rotational sports such as frisbee, golf, baseball, and tennis. Bodily rotation is the motion of twisting the upper body around its transverse plane.
Three key anatomical components of the body are involved in rotation: the hip, knee, and spine. Each component contains rotational muscle groups that can produce a high torque force for the athlete.
Physiotherapy can help improve an athlete's muscular function, strength, and range of motion to enhance an athlete's ability to perform rotational activities!
⛳️ATTENTION GOLFERS ⛳️
If you are looking to improve your golf swing, book an appointment with our TPI certified physiotherapist, Ian Budge.
At our clinic, Ian can assess each phase of your golf swing to help you achieve a successful swing with minimal pain.
To book an appointment for a TPI assessment call (613 384 3222) or email (admin@rightmovept.com)
At The Right Move Physiotherapy, we are providing Blood Flow Restriction training.
Using a restrictive cuff individuals can perform low intensity training to achieve similar results produced with high intensity training. BFR training provides the most benefit towards post-operative, sedentary, deconditioned, individuals and individuals that do not prefer heavy weight lifting.
Working with our trained professionals, you will experience gains in muscular strength, and growth while limiting tissue stress, and strain on the joints.
To learn more about BRF training, feel free to call (613-384-3222) or email (admin@rightmovept.com) our office.
#bfrtraining #bloodflow #bloodflowrestriction #lowintensity
Sam, we thank you endlessly for your hard work over the past year and a half. You have been a dedicated and valued member of our team. Good luck with your future studies and endeavours!
Thank you to everyone for participating in this years community votes. We look forward to another great year!
A big congratulations goes out to Ian B for passing the complete concussions management exam!
He joins Ian G at the Right Move as a CCMI concussion specialist devoted to offering a comprehensive, standardized, and evidence based concussion care.
To find out more about CCMI and how concussion assessments are conducted at the clinic you can visit the right move website or view our Instagram page.
Born October 29, 2021 @4lbs, 7oz Alyssa and I would like to Introduce 💙Maguire Banks Budge! Little guy couldn’t wait another 5 weeks to meet his new family.
Special mention to my amazing wife for A. doing all the work and B. making it look easy. NICU nursing staff for their truly amazing care which allowed us to get some sleep! Finally to Emerson for sharing his blankets and a big wet one (kiss) with new baby brother. I guess “the boys”…now has a brand new meaning. 👊🍺🔥
Today is Rowan’s Law Day in honour of Rowan Stringer who tragically passed away in 2013 due to secondary impact syndrome. The Ontario government passed the legislation known as Rowan’s Law in 2018 in an effort to bring awareness to concussion safety and progress education for athletes and coaches. A key component of this legislation is Rowan’s Law Day. To honour this day, we ask you to wear purple. To find more information on concussions and athlete safety visit the various posts we have made outlining concussions and treatments.
Today’s concussion awareness post focused on return to play protocol and the Chicago Blackhawks Physical Exertion Test. This test is used to help guide RTP after a concussion #returntoplay #conccussionawareness #headinjury #playsmart #whenindoubtsitout
This week is all about concussion treatment! #concussion #concussiontreatment #vestibular #cardio #visualtraining #rowanslaw #rowanstrong
This weeks concussion post is all about the assessment process!
#concussion #concussionassessment #concussionassessmentresearchandeducationconsortium #education #vestibular #ccmi
This weeks concussion post is all about baseline testing.
Studies have shown that symptoms alone are a poor indicator of recovery. Often athletes may be exposed to additional risk by returning to play while there is ongoing brain dysfunction. Although self-reported symptoms may diminish after a few days or weeks, it’s often found that objective deficits can persist longer than this. This is where baseline testing comes into play. Objective measures such as balance, reaction time, cognitive ability, memory, visual processing and physical capacity are need.
As mentioned by Ian in this post, the purpose of baseline testing is not to diagnose. Rather it is used as a tool to assist in making safe return to play decisions.
#concussionrecovery #concussionawareness #returntoplay #playsmart #baselinetesting
With fall and school sports starting up shortly, the Right Move team are here to bring awareness to concussions.
For the next 6 weeks leading up to Rowan’s Law Day, we will be posting various videos and information on concussions, warning signs, baseline testing, assessment, and return to play.
Concussions are a serious injury that can greatly impact a young athlete’s life if not taken seriously.
In today’s post, you will find warning signs and symptoms of a concussion. Learn what secondary impact syndrome is and what you can do to manage your symptoms.
Experiencing any of the listed concussion symptoms? Reach out to the Right Move team for an assessment.
Keep an eye out for next week’s post where Ian will speak to baseline testing. #concussion #concussionrecovery #concussionawareness #rowanslaw #secondaryimpactsyndrome
Are you interested in a fun way to switch up your daily exercise routine? Do you have trouble exercising due to joint or muscle stiffness/pain? Then this post is for you!
Aqua fitness is a great low impact aerobic exercise choice to help you reach your physical activity goals!
Who can benefit? Everyone can! Especially in individuals with chronic conditions such as arthritis and obesity.
How can physiotherapy help in combination with aqua fitness?
Physiotherapy is a great stepping stone to educate individuals on the importance of physical activity and how to prevent injuries from occurring. Physiotherapy can also provide exercise therapy, electrical stimulation, dry needling, joint mobilization and taping to ensure you are running in tip top shape for you aqua classes!
🏌️♂️ATTENTION GOLFERS 🏌️♂️
Are you looking to improve your golf game this season?
A TPI golf swing assessment is a great way to highlight any physical restrictions and body mechanics as it relates to your swing efficiency.
Anyone who plays golf or is looking to play golf can benefit from a TPI golf swing assessment to maximize efficiency and minimize pain!
To book an appointment with our TPI certified specialist, Ian Budge, call (613 384 3222) or email (admin@rightmovept.com)!
🏓ATTENTION PICKLEBALLERS 🏓
As courts begin to open up in Kingston, the Right Move has your pickleball needs covered!
Whether you are new to pickleball or are a seasoned pro, this post is for you! In this post you will learn the rules of the game, how to prevent injury, the benefits of playing pickleball and where to play you can play in Kingston.
If you are experiencing any pain or discomfort and would like to speak to one of our physiotherapists to locate the issue, please feel free to reach out via email (admin@rightmovept.com) or phone (613 384 3222).
#pickleball #pickleballislife #pickleballkingston #kingstonontario #physiotherapy #physicalactivityandhealth #wellness
🚴♂️ATTENTION CYCLISTS 🚴♂️
With the warm weather upon us, the Right Move has your cycling mechanic needs covered.
Whether you are just starting out with cycling and aren’t sure how your bike should fit and how to pedal effectively or you are a seasoned cyclists who just wants to freshen up on information, this post is for you!
If you are experiencing any pain or discomfort and would like to speak to one of our physiotherapists to locate the issue, please feel free to reach out via email (admin@rightmovept.com) or phone (613 384 3222)
#cycling #kingstoncycling #exercise #summer
Grab your bike, it’s national bike to work day tomorrow!! 🚴♂️
Join Ian and the rest of the Right Move team on their bike to work this Friday May 21st.
🎉COMING SOON 🎉
Stay tuned on our Instagram page for information on the ins and outs of cycling biomechanics coming next Friday!! #biketowork #cycling #physiotherapy #summer
Running Mechanics Pt. 2
Do you have pain while you are running? Are you getting frustrated that you aren’t meeting your running speed or distance goals?
If you answered yes to any of these questions this post is for you!
🏃🏽♀️ Proper Running Technique 🏃🏽♀️
- Stand tall
- Relax your shoulders
- Lightly cup hands
- Maintain a consistent breathing rate
💪🏼Strength Training for Runners 💪🏼
1. Balance and coordination
Unilateral movements increase stability, fixes any asymmetries in the lower body and increase muscular balance and coordination to improve joint stability while optimizing stride efficiency.
2. Core Strength
Core strength is essential to ensure stability of your torso and prevent unwanted side to side movement while you are running. A weak core puts strain on other body parts which can put you at risk for injury.
3. Explosive power
Movements that focus on explosive power in your lower body are key to optimal running speed and efficiency of muscle fibre recruitment to enhance running performance.
👟 running gear 👟
- Proper running shoes that are appropriate for running terrain
- Sun protection
- Quick dry and sweat wicking apparel
🦶🏽Bracing and Orthotics🦵🏽
The Right Move is now offering orthotic and bracing services through Footmaxx and Breg bracing. For more information visit the “service” drop down menu on rightmovept.com
👟 ATTENTION RUNNERS 👟
Has the warmer weather and lockdown extension inspired you to dust off your running shoes?
If so, the Right Move has the perfect preparation plan for you!
Whether you are just getting into running or have been running for years, following these running tips and tricks will help you meet your running goals, prevent injury and improve your overall health and fitness.
📝Planning 📝
Coming up with a specific plan that involves goal setting, mental preparation and a progressive plan is essential to effective, pain free running. The key is to not do too much too soon, start slowly, establish realistic goals that are tailored to your aspirations and create a positive mind set.
Additionally, planning for the surface that you will be running on (trail, road, treadmill) will be beneficial to prepare for the various obstacles and hazards that may be present during your run.
🏃🏽♀️Warm Up and Cool Down 🏃🏽♀️
Incorporating a 5-10 minute warm up and cool down is essential for a successful run and injury prevention.
💦 Hydration 💦
Hydrating before, during and after workouts allows for your body to naturally bring energy to our cells, limit cramping and cushion joints. Thus, during moderate to vigorous intensity exercise, we need to be drinking more to prevent injury and optimize recovery time.
🎉 Did someone say GIVEAWAY!?! 🎉
Tag your running buddy in the comments on this post for your chance to win a RM running hat and mini bands!!
Contest ends: Friday May 21st at 11:59 PM EST.
The winner will be announced on our story on Tuesday May 25th.
**Winner must be following the Right Move Instagram account**
In response to the Ontario stay-at-home order many elective surgeries have been postponed to ensure hospital resources are allocated to the severely ill patients who may need them.
Elective surgeries are procedures that are done for medical conditions that are non-urgent or non life-threatening. This includes but is not limited to arthritis, ankle sprains/strains, knee and hip replacement/reconstruction surgeries, sports related injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome etc.
These various medical conditions can be extremely painful and/or limit function.
The postponement of elective surgeries may be disappointing, and you may be left wondering what you should be doing in the meantime.
Proactive next steps:
Physiotherapy can help manage pain and increase mobility until surgeries are approved to run again. Patients awaiting elective surgeries will benefit from outpatient physiotherapy with regard to:
- Pain relief
- Increase range of motion
- Building strength
- Injury/condition management
If you have any questions regarding elective surgeries and physiotherapy for the management of your medical condition, please feel free to reach out to the Right Move team!
Phone: 613 384 3222
Email: admin@rightmovept.com
#electivesurgery #injuryprevention #injuryrecovery #rangeofmotion #strengthtraining #strengthandconditioning #painrelief
The Respiratory Therapy (RT) team at Kingston General Hospital have been working tremendously hard since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic as frontline workers.
Respiratory Therapists are key members of the hospital health care team during the pandemic and are often the first health care professionals to be called to monitor and treat patients impacted by the COVID-19 virus.
As a token of our appreciation, the Right Move will be donating $300 in Tim Hortons gift cards to the RT team at KGH to enjoy a coffee or treat while they are working long, challenging days with COVID-19 patients.
Thank you for your work during this pandemic! #frontlineworkers #frontlineheroes #kingstongeneralhospital #respiratorytherapist #respiratorytherapy #urgentcare #covidvacccine #pandemic
**ATTENTION GOLFERS**
Golf is a sport that can be enjoyed by anyone who enjoys hitting a piece of synthetic rubber with a metal club. On the other hand, to truly enjoy the game of golf one should be able to temper expectations and practice patience with themselves.
A few key biomechanical considerations that all golfers should consider before dusting off that fancy set of clubs this April are as follows:
A) Thoracic Rotation
How freely does your body move as it twists each direction?
One of the jobs of the mid portion of our back is to provide enough mobility to rotate in space.
B) Hip Mobility
Does your hip joint have enough rotational flexibility to move into internal rotation?
Being able to internally rotate on your lead hip will leave to a smoother follow through.
C) Hip Stability
Do the neighbouring hip muscles have enough power to anchor your lower body to the ground?
Being able to control necessary muscle movements (or lack thereof) helps us hit the ball with more consistency.
D) Motor Control
Are you able to coordinate/time different components of the motion appropriately?
Putting all the different fundamentals together is part of what makes golf so complex.
Focused practice and tricks to help with motor learning are things we are very comfortable talking about here at Right Move Physiotherapy. If you’re experiencing difficulties with any of the above tasks or simply want to up your game, please feel free to reach out as we’d love to lend you a hand!
- Ian Budge, MscPT
Email: admin@rightmovept.com
Phone: (613) 384-3222
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We at ‘The Right Move’ have been working extremely hard over the past few months to serve our clients’ physiotherapy needs. The days of simple passive modalities such as ultrasound and TENS are long gone and we’d encourage you to come see what a comprehensive physiotherapy care plan looks like! We are proud to now offer our clients a dedicated active rehab space in which they can achieve their individualized goals.
Owner Ian Budge has once again re-certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Since 2011, Ian has sought out the highest level of education for himself in regards to helping local athletes.
With the help from our Registered Kinesiologist Joel Zelt @joelzelt, our clinic strives to provide community with the means to prevent re-injury and improve performance. We are very proud to have worked with some incredible homegrown athletes @noahatsteele @maggiebesselink_13 @johnnybesselink and look forward to pushing them further towards greatness! #activerehab #cscs #nsca #physiotherapy #arizonastateuniversity #wagnerathletics #samhoustonstate
Thank you to our wonderful clients and the entire Kingston community for making your voices heard. Right Move Physiotherapy is proud to be a ‘Platinum’ winner in Community Votes 2020. Our team has worked extremely hard this year and will continue to provide high quality service day in, day out! Once again- Thank You Kingston! #communityvotes2020 #rehabilitation #ygk #ygkbusiness #platinumstandard @joelzelt @ian.gilchrist4 @bradfilip @ryleyalana
Wow! 3 years ago today, The Right Move Physiotherapy was born. 🎉
Thank you Kingston for the ongoing support! If you have supported our company over the past 3 years, please know you are an essential member of our small business. We are here for you when things feel like they’re falling apart, or when you need some motivation to get back in the game. Thank you for making the ‘Right Move’ and trusting us with your Heath care!
#kingstonphysiotherapy #ygksmallbusiness #rightmovephysiotherapy
**Update** We are OPEN for business: as regulated health care providers, physiotherapists can continue to operate.
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Happy New Year! Although 2020 tested our resilience, we are excited to announce Right Move Physiotherapy is open for business; as regulated health professionals are considered essential workplaces during current lockdown measures across the province of Ontario.
Additionally, Right Move is proud to announce we’ve added another Registered Physiotherapist to our team. Brad Filip is a Queens University grad who will begin seeing patients in our office this month. Brad comes with a plethora of experience treating anything from complex post operative patients to professional and Olympic level 🇨🇦athletes. Keep an eye out for a more detailed post coming soon regarding Brad’s specialities and interests. Anyone looking for consistent, high level care from our rehabilitation team please send us an email 💻 admin@rightmovept.com or give us a call📱613-384-3222. All the best in 2021! 🔥🍾🍾🍾👌 #kingstonphysiotherapy #maketherightmove #ygkbusiness #postoprecovery #proactivehealth #sportsinjury #resilience #gameplan #ygkkingston
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Functional Dry Needling for biomechanical imbalances of the lower extremity
• Dry needling is a useful tool when attempting to balance neuromuscular tone in the hip/knee regions of the lower body.
• One of the proposed mechanisms is a reduction in acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction
• Once treatment is finished, emphasis is placed on rebuilding proper movement patterns which will guide a progression back to regular physical activity.
Make the Right Move today and call our office for more information and how we might be able to help nagging pain and muscle imbalances!
613-384-3222
admin@rightmovept.com
•Advanced Functional Dry Needling•
The video posted shows Advanced Functional Dry Needling with acustim used with one of our patients.
- Dry Needling is a treatment method used by our therapists to help normalize neuromuscular tone.
- Therapeutic exercise is a staple in all of our Physiotherapy treatment plans.
- If you live in and around Kingston and are looking for game changing treatment options, call or email our clinic today!
613-384-3222
admin@rightmovept.com
#therightmove #rightmovephysio #kingstonphysiotherapy #dryneedling
At The Right Move Physiotherapy, we are proponents of comprehensive, multimodal baseline testing for athletes involved in sports with high risk of concussion. When dealing with concussion, having access to an athlete’s pre-injury physical and mental abilities allows clinicians to make a more informed clinical decision. In the absence of any advanced diagnostic technique to accurately determine concussion recovery, multimodal baseline testing is the best tool available to ensure a safe return to high-risk sport. When used appropriately, baseline tests are a vital part of the decision-making tree and combining each test makes for stronger clinical decisions. These tests do not make clinical decisions; they simply help clinicians to make better decisions.
•Call or e-mail us at Right Move to book your baseline test!
613-384-3222
admin@rightmovept.com
#baselinetesting #completeconcussionmanagement #concussionsawareness #therightmove #rightmovephysiotherapy
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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞 strives to provide the best service to our dedicated customers. We cannot thank you enough for trusting 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞 for your health management needs.
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We can be better #alllivesmatter #listen #understand #evolvetogether
***update***
Right Move Physiotherapy has received guidance from the Ontario Ministry of Health to re-open it’s doors for in-person physiotherapy treatment Monday, June 1st!
Thanks for the shoutout @completeconcussions ... looking forward to providing kingstonians with the high quality concussion treatment option they deserve! #concussionrecovery #ygk #physiotherapy
Save 3, Give 3! No time like the present for a first time blood donor... #covid19 #canadianbloodservices #itsinyoutogive I challenge @ptmanni @jessephysio_ @kevincv250 to roll up your sleeve and donate!
Right Move Physiotherapy now offers Telehealth appointments. Go live 1 on 1 with a licensed physiotherapist to give you guidance on your health care and orthopaedic injuries!
Call us 613-384-3222 or email us admin@rightmovept.com today to schedule your virtual appointment.
#exerciseismedicine #ygk #physiotherapy #telehealth
Thank goodness for north roast coffee! Best coffee in Kingston- Shop local and order online at northroast.com. Stay caffeinated and stay healthy everyone! #shoplocal #ygk #covid_19 #supportsmallbusiness
Check out my talented wife’s crafting business —> @wildatheartkidz
Anyone looking for a handmade valentines gift for a little one this week should DM her! #ygk #smallbusiness #keepitlocal
Wrapping up a fantastic vacation in Amsterdam, Netherlands where I was fortunate to attend Exercise is Medicine- Europe. Learned some valuable things I hope to put into practice in the coming years. See you soon Kingston! #exerciseismedicine #movement #motionislotion #rightmovept #ygk
Hope everyone is making the right move this weekend spending some time with the people (and pups) that matter most! #augustlong #rightmove #wifeoftheyear #babesandpups
Great day golfing in support of Kingston minor hockey!! Looking forward to connecting with some fantastic athletes and their families this year. #gkha #jrgaels #kmha #kingstonphysio #concussionmanagement #ygk
Posted @withrepost • @emilysetlack Road blocks are part of the process. After making some fairly foolish mistakes in the past, I have learned the importance of being proactive when dealing with setbacks and taking “minor” aches and pains seriously before they develop into major setbacks. I was having tightness and pain in my achilles so I booked an appointment with @rightmovept. .
I am grateful for the knowledge and help that I received from Ian Budge at The Right Move Physiotherapy in Kingston. I cannot recommend enough, Ian was able to spot an imbalance and gave me activation exercises to do before each run. After two treatments of shockwave, I have been able to resume PAIN FREE mileage and workouts. I am beyond thankful. .
Pay attention to little aches and catch them before they turn into something that's going to sideline you. There will always be other races waiting for you, look after your body and get help before it turns into a major injury. If you live in Kingston, book an appointment with @rightmovept and let them help guide you to pain free running. #HealthisWealth @sauconycanada #WeWhoRun #achillestendonitis PHOTO: @eyebrows_the_internet #CanadianRunningSeries @runcrswest @runcrs
Snowy weather makes staff meetings a little more fun this time of year!! #snowday #drivesafe #canadianbusinessmeeting
Happy 1st anniversary to us! Thanks to all our wonderful patients for allowing us to help with their health care.
Come join us Saturday, October 20th at UFIT Kingston for coffee and a discussion on all things concussion!
Dr. Ian Gilchrist will share his knowledge of post concussion syndrome, the most recent developments in treatment, and there will be plenty of time for questions/answers regarding this hot topic. #concussion #concussionrecovery
Right Move would like to welcome Dr. Ian A. Gilchrist to our team! We are fortunate to add a registered physiotherapist with an extensive background in research based treatment approaches. Ian completed his PhD researching neck strength and muscle activity from Queen’s University. Stemming from his doctoral work, Ian has an interest in the treatment and rehabilitation of concussive head injuries. The way concussions are currently treated among health care professionals is a hot topic of debate and Ian will employ the highest level of expertise to your individualized treatment plan.
Ian can treat many orthopaedic conditions as well and has a strong background in athletic rehabilitation and performance. His interest in sport has guided him towards a career in physical therapy and is a valuable resource when it comes to injury prevention. In addition to his clinical work, Ian also holds Teaching Adjunct positions in the Schools of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Therapy at Queen’s University.
For anyone looking to relieve orthopaedic pain and/or symptoms of post-concussion syndrome such as: neck pain, dizziness, headaches, and fatigue we’d encourage you to call our office (613-384-3222) and book with Dr. Gilchrist.
#concussion #concussionrecovery #physiotherapy #ygk #kypygk #rehabilitation #cuttingedge @ian.gilchrist4
The Right Move would like to welcome Joel Zelt to our team! Joel is a Registered Kinesiologist with a Masters degree in experimental medicine/clinical exercise physiology.
Joel brings valuable knowledge to the clinic with expertise in the benefits of exercise and physical activity programs on health and functional capacity. Prescribing the correct modality, frequency, and intensity of physical activity is a core component of injury rehabilitation and health management. With his background in clinical exercise research, Joel has the ability to tailor and adapt the rehabilitation to the specific needs and goals of the individual client.
If you are looking for active rehabilitation, strength and conditioning for return to physical activity, or are simply looking for ways to prevent future injuries- make the 'Right Move' and call our office today! 613-384-3222 #kinesiology #kinesiologist #activerehab #ygk #kypygk #strengthandconditioning
Now taking appointments... call 613-384-3222
It is deeply saddening to hear about the recent passing of Humboldt Broncos Athletic Therapist Dayna Brons. The tragic event hits close to home in regards to people dedicating their lives and careers to helping people recover from injuries. We at The Right Move would like to send our condolences to the families and friends of Dayna Brons along with the rest of the Humboldt Broncos hockey team. #humboldtstrong
Do you have a sports injury? Check out our new blog post up on the website! Make the right move and learn how we can help treat existing injuries and prevent future ones from happening! #sports #sportsinjury #physicaltherapy #physio #physiotherapy #rehabilitation #fitness #strength #dryneedling #shockwave
You’re invited to our open house on March 24th
Come by and tour our 2,000 sqft facility, see our professional exercise space, check out our new shockwave machine, and find out how we can help you live a more active lifestyle!
Drop in any time between 9am and 12 to check out our space and learn more about our clinic. We are located at 500 Gardiners Road in the Gardiners Town Centre (Metro plaza)
We hope to see you there!
#physio #physiotherapy #ygk #physicaltherapy #treatment #clinic #rehabilitation #health #strength #shockwave #sportsinjury #mobility #dryneedling #fitness #physiotherapist #therightmove
Tried Shockwave Therapy yet? If you have a chronic injury that hasn’t been resolved with traditional physiotherapy or healthcare services, you should come in for shockwave treatment!
The Right Move Physiotherapy has invested in brand new technology which has the ability to help fix specific injuries that haven’t healed to their full potential.
With a 75%-95% success rate, we can help you feel better with this non-invasive, affordable, and cutting edge treatment. Shockwave accelerates healing time and is covered by most insurance plans!
Therapy sessions are short and will provide you with successful relief of chronic pain which can begin immediately following your first session.
Shockwave helps with: * Plantar Fasciitis * Achilles Tendinopathy
* Scar Tissue Treatment
* Tennis Elbow
* Jumpers Knee
* Calcific Rotator Cuff Tendonitis
* Stress Fractures
* Non-Healing Ulcers
Give us a call today to book your appointment!
The clinic is really starting to come together! Feel free to come by and check out our 2000 sqft facility... we offer physiotherapy services, functional dry needling, shockwave, and a professional exercise space to get you feeling your best! Give us a call at 613-384-3222 to book your appointment today! #physiotherapykingston #ygk #dryneedling #shockwavetherapy #strengthandconditioning #rightmovept
Officially open for business!
Give us a call at 613-384-3222 to book an appointment or feel free to come by and check out our new space! (Special thanks to @watsonbain for our amazing signs)
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