River East Physiotherapy & Sports Fitness Clinic

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09/02/2026

That deep, persistent low back pain that just will not quit? Here is what the research actually says. 🙌🏼

A 2017 guideline in the Annals of Internal Medicine found acupuncture to be an "effective treatment" for acute, subacute, and chronic low back pain. The Ontario Protocol for Traffic Injury Management (OPTIMa) supports this as well, recommending acupuncture as a clinically sound option for low back pain management here in Canada.

Acupuncture helps your body release its own natural pain relievers, calms an overactive nervous system, reduces muscle tension, and improves blood flow to the area.

For a lot of people, acupuncture is "not the last thing to try." It is actually one of the best places to start. In this video, our physiotherapist Kris Seo demonstrates what acupuncture for low back pain actually looks like.

👉 Not sure if it is right for you? Come in and we can figure that out together.

Source: Qaseem et al., Annals of Internal Medicine, 2017. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27712027/

08/26/2026

Neck and upper back feeling stiff and achy? Your posture might be the one asking for attention. 💪

In this video, our physiotherapist Karim Nweilati demonstrates three exercises we often recommend:
1️⃣ Prone Shoulder CARs, 5 to 8 reps per side.
2️⃣ Wall Slides, 8 to 12 reps.
3️⃣ Quadruped Thoracic Rotation, 8 to 10 reps per side.

Aim for 2 to 3 rounds of each. Nothing too intense, just slow and controlled.

👉 Everyone is different so check with a physiotherapist before trying these, especially if symptoms are severe or getting worse.

Not sure if these are right for you? We are happy to take a look together. 🏋️

08/19/2026

Upper back stiffness from sitting all day? We have something for that. 🤔

Our physiotherapist Dana Bubenko, BMR-PT wants you to know why this position works.

When you lie flat with arms overhead, you are encouraging your thoracic spine to extend. This counteracts any 'hunching' you've been doing during your day, decompressing your spine.

Then, breathing into your ribs gets the muscles between your thoracic vertebrae moving. Shifting to belly breathing activates the diaphragm and helps your nervous system settle. Two breathing patterns, two different benefits.

A few minutes of this can be surprisingly helpful. Dana is at our Rothesay location and would love to help you build a customized home exercise & relaxation routine.

☎️ 204-982-9191
📍 Rothesay Location: 1204 Rothesay Street Winnipeg, MB
📍 Henderson Location: 1215 A Henderson Highway Winnipeg, MB

Book online at rivereastphysiotherapy.ca

08/11/2026

Physios: looking for a busy clinic?

River East Physiotherapy has been serving Winnipeg since 1985, so you’ll be stepping into a clinic with strong referral connections, hundreds of 5-star Google reviews, and patients who already trust the team.

You can expect:
✅ A busy caseload with consistent referrals
✅ 5 to 10 new assessments per week
✅ Mentorship and professional development valued at $17,000+
✅ A team of physiotherapists with 200+ years of combined experience
✅ Physiotherapy assistants to support your day
✅ Flexible scheduling, competitive compensation, and health benefits
✅ No admin work - our team handles bookings, billing, and reception

Learn more here: https://rivereastphysiotherapy.ca/job-opportunities

Or email your application with “Physiotherapist Job” in the subject line:
📧 [email protected]

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From the whole River East Physiotherapy team, and our buddy Pelvis Presley: congrats to Master's of Physiotherapy studen...
08/10/2026

From the whole River East Physiotherapy team, and our buddy Pelvis Presley: congrats to Master's of Physiotherapy student, Grace, for completing her final clinical placement with us last week!

We are grateful for the kind care she provided to our patients over the past 6 weeks, as she worked with our physiotherapist, Johanna Nicholson. We wish you so well as you kick-start your career as a physio.

River East Physiotherapy is approved by the University of Manitoba as an instructional site for Master's of physiotherapy students. Our students get to learn from our large team of physios, and they get a wide variety of clinical experiences - including exposure to specialty services such as: vestibular rehab, pelvic health rehab, acupuncture & dry needling; hip and knee classes; GLA:D classes; and neurological rehab classes.



08/05/2026

Some people see physiotherapy tools. 🏋️

We see better movement, stronger steps, smoother workouts, and more “oh, that feels better” moments.

07/28/2026

A stubborn shoulder knot (usually) doesn't fix itself! And our massage room feels a little too empty without you in it.

Don't leave us hanging! Book your session with one of our Registered Massage Therapists.

We still have summer availability for massage. 💆
📞 204-982-9191
📍Rothesay Location
1204 Rothesay Street Winnipeg, MB
📍Henderson Location
1215 A Henderson Highway Winnipeg, MB

We're delighted to welcome a new physiotherapist to our team - Ranjeet Jass. Ranjeet is experienced in relieving a wide...
07/27/2026

We're delighted to welcome a new physiotherapist to our team - Ranjeet Jass.

Ranjeet is experienced in relieving a wide range of muscle, joint, bone, and neurological conditions. She's also trained alongside an orthopedic surgeon for six years, which means she has tons of expertise preparing clients for joint surgery and recovering from surgery effectively.

Unique to our team, Ranjeet is multilingual and can provide physiotherapy in English, Hindi, Punjabi, Bengali, and Nepali.

Learn more about Ranjeet, her training, and experience on our website. She's available for appointments starting July 28.

07/21/2026

Electric shock feeling down your leg? Your hips and low back might be asking for attention. ⚡

These gentle stretches, demonstrated by our physiotherapist Kris Seo, can help ease tension around the glutes, hips, and lower back. When these areas are tight, they can contribute to what people call "Sciatica" = aggravation of the sciatic nerve. And nerve aggravation can create all sorts of sensations, including shocks, pain, and discomfort.

👉 Check with a physiotherapist before trying new stretches, especially if your condition is severe, you have other conditions, or your symptoms are getting worse.

07/14/2026

Want more time in your week? While doing better work? Heck yeah! Who wouldn't?

This spring, our team has been learning how to use AI to improve our clinical documentation - and also save our therapists' time.

At our team's most recent professional development meeting, we practiced using Jane App's AI Scribe for writing better chart notes. We shared what we've all been learning, from our experience and our training from the Jane App team and beyond. 🧑‍💻

💡 Fun fact: Did you know that health information gathered with Jane's AI Scribe is never used to train Jane's LLM? That's not always the case for all electronic medical record systems. We're delighted with this extra reassurance that our patients' health information will stay protected, in line with government privacy laws, as we use AI more and more.

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Address

1215 A Henderson Highway
Winnipeg, MB
R2G1L8

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 9pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 9pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 9pm
Thursday 7:30am - 9pm
Friday 7:30am - 7:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12049829191

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