Strength Training for Persistent Pain - 6-session series

This six-session group medical visit series introduces functional strength training for people living with persistent pain. Grounded in current evidence showing that progressive strength training can reduce pain and improve function, this series focuses on safe, graded movement to support nervous system regulation and rebuild confidence with activity.

Session Dates and Times

Tuesdays & Thursdays: 12:15-1:15 p.m.
May 12, 14, 19, 21, 26 & 28

What to Expect

You will practice functional movement patterns that target major muscle groups, with an emphasis on proper form, control, and symptom-informed pacing.

This is an interactive series. You will be asked to keep your video on so the facilitator can observe movement patterns and provide real-time feedback, cueing, and individualized modifications to support safe participation.

No equipment is required. The focus is on learning movement patterns first. You may choose to have light dumbbells nearby if you use them at home. Household items such as cans of soup or beans can also be used to introduce light load, and resistance bands can be incorporated if available.

This series is principles-based rather than diagnosis-specific and is suitable for people living with a range of persistent pain conditions. The goal is to help you build confidence with movement, develop safe strength-training strategies, and gradually improve functional capacity as part of your pain management and recovery plan.

Because this series introduces strengthening movements, we recommend that you feel comfortable with gentle movement practices before attending. Many people benefit from first attending Foundations of Mindfulness and Gentle Movement or Qi Gong and Mindful Movement, unless they already have a regular movement practice that feels well established and manageable.

This session is led by Hayley Alexander (physiotherapist) & Dr. Noah Alexander.

Current patients can book here.