Nordic pole walking is a fitness trend that has been gaining popularity worldwide for the past two decades. Although it started as an off-season activity for skiers, it has become an effective tool for stroke and Parkinson’s disease rehabilitation, as well as a great way to engage seniors in a [...]
At Propel Physiotherapy, our experienced therapists work with clients with stroke to help them regain strength, endurance, balance and mobility. We have training in the specialty area of neurology and a full complement of specialized and adapted equipment that we use to help our clients get the most out [...]
At Propel, we use an integrated approach to multiple sclerosis symptoms management that includes physiotherapy and occupational therapy. Evidence has shown that rehabilitation is still the only way to improve functional outcomes in individuals with multiple sclerosis.[i] Canada has one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis (MS) in the world, [...]
Parkinson’s disease is a complex neurodegenerative disease that is characterized by a variety of symptoms, including tremors, slowness of movement, rigidity and impaired balance. Although there is no cure for Parkinson’s disease, physiotherapy and exercise can play a key role in mitigating the symptoms and health impacts associated with this [...]
