Pre and Post-Natal Health

Did you know that improving physical performance is part of the mandate of a physiotherapist in Ontario?

For the majority of our clients, pre and post-natal health programs, including fitness improvement, with the help of a registered physiotherapist is covered under their employer provided health care benefits!  Many of our pregnant and post-pregnancy clients spend time working one on one with a member of our physiotherapy or personal training team in our high performance gym.

While working with our team of experienced and skilled practitioners, your individualized maternal program can include:

Pre-Natal:
  • Maternal postural awareness and training
  • Physiotherapist supervised maternal strength, cardio and flexibility exercise
  • Appropriate and safe pregnancy-related core and balance training
  • Maternity pain relief therapies for back, neck, shoulder pain
  • Pregnancy massage therapy for relaxation and reduced tension
Post-Natal:
  • Maternal postural awareness and training
  • Individualized post-pregnancy core training
  • Safe and effective post C-section core rehabilitation
  • Physiotherapist supervised post-partum fitness programming
  • Post-pregnancy pain relief for back, neck, shoulder pain etc
  • Post-pregnancy massage therapy for relaxation and reduced tension
Benefits of Primal’s Pre and Post-Natal Program 
  • Improved maternal posture and body awareness
  • Maintain or improve strength and endurance
  • Maintain or improve flexibility
  • Increased energy and stamina
  • Reduction or elimination of aches, pain and injuries (e.g. low back pain)
  • Maintain or improve maternal cardiovascular fitness
  • Quicker return to pre-pregnancy weight and shape
  • Improved maternal core and pelvic floor control, stability and function
  • Improved mood and outlook
  • Improved sleep quality
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Our clients love Baby Centre – check out this article which talks about the benefits of exercising during your pregnancy:

  • Boost your energy
  • Sleep better
  • Reduce pregnancy discomfort
  • Prepare for childbirth
  • Reduce stress and lift your spirits
  • Improve your self-image
  • Get your body back faster after childbirth

Our flexible hours and convenient location, coupled with the fact that pre and post-natal physiotherapy is covered by your extended healthcare benefits program*, will make it easy for you to get the therapy and treatment you need to experience all the wonder of pregnancy without all the aches, pains and challenges!

Contact us today to learn about the right treatment for you.  

*please check with your employer or benefits package administrator for specifics on your program