Kathy Mileski

About Kathy Mileski

Kathy is a registered physiotherapist and mindfulness trainer at Propel Physiotherapy. She incorporates mindfulness based practice and teachings into her work, which gives her a powerful tool to help improve the likelihood of positive outcomes for clients with stroke, spinal cord injury and brain injury.

Energy Conservation Strategies to Enhance Cognitive Function

Mindfulness, a practice rooted in present-moment awareness, offers profound benefits for cognitive health, particularly when integrated into energy conservation strategies. For individuals recovering from brain injuries or managing cognitive impairments, energy conservation is essential for maintaining daily functioning without experiencing overwhelming fatigue. By incorporating mindfulness techniques such as grounding [...]

How to Harness a Positive Mindset as Your Healthy Aging Superpower

A growth mindset—the belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed through effort, learning, and perseverance—can be a powerful tool for healthy aging. This mindset encourages a more resilient, adaptive, and positive approach to the challenges and changes that come with growing older. Having a positive and growth mindset [...]

Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy Treatment

Degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) is a condition that results in the compression of the spine in the neck. It can result in pain and loss of function, significantly impacting a person's quality of life. Early recognition and treatment essential to help prevent further deterioration. Physiotherapists have a role throughout [...]

The Importance of Play for Children and Adults

Play is a vital component of healthy childhood development, influencing physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth. By providing diverse and rich play experiences, parents, therapists, educators, and caregivers can support children's holistic development and well-being.Encouraging both free and structured play, indoors and outdoors, helps children develop a wide range of [...]

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