This September, members of the Propel Physiotherapy clinical team had the privilege in attending the Back to School Conference presented by the Personal Injury Alliance (PIA) and Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA). The conference was titled “Practical Strategies in Brain Injury Rehabilitation: Pediatrics to Geriatrics and Everything in Between.” [...]
Exercise prescription is a key part of a neurological rehabilitation treatment plan. A client’s progress and improvement are greatly defined by doing the right exercises at the right time. At Propel Physiotherapy, our therapists work with clients with a wide range of neurological conditions. Even among people with the [...]
Stroke occupational therapy is a key component in the rehabilitation journey from the initial stages in hospital to discharge - and in the months and sometimes years following a stroke. The number of Canadians who are living with stroke has increased to 878,000, making the need for specialized care [...]
Early mobilization after stroke has been proven to be beneficial in recovery. This early mobilization involves exercises that focus on functional mobility, like rolling over, sitting, standing and eventually walking. Early mobilization that begins as early as 24 hours after stroke has been shown to improve both physical function [...]
