Acquired brain injuries currently impact about 1.5 million Canadians, and every year another 160,000 people experience an acquired brain injury, according to Brain Injury Canada. These rates continue to rise as more Canadians are experiencing and reporting incidents of ABI. Brain injuries can occur to anyone at any time. This [...]
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can affect both cognition and development. Although ASD is most associated with social or communication challenges, physical or motor impairments may also be present. Physical therapy can play a role in helping children with autism overcome developmental or motor challenges. Children with ASD may have physical [...]
Acupuncture can be used to address damaged tissues by activating the physiological responses that can decrease sensations of pain and soreness. As a registered massage therapist and acupuncturist, I have recommended the use of acupuncture for scar tissue treatment in cases where it can effectively help the healing process. In [...]
Propel Physiotherapy offers community physiotherapy in Pickering and surrounding areas. Community physiotherapy is the practice of providing physiotherapy assessment and treatment to clients outside of the clinic-based setting. We can treat clients in their homes, in the gym, a community pool, their residence, hospitals, schools or any community setting where [...]
