5 Tips for Choosing the Right Physiotherapist
Developing a collaborative and professional relationship with your physiotherapist is key in achieving better outcomes for clients. Finding the right therapist for you, and establishing a therapeutic rapport is important in helping you achieve your goals while staying motivated and engaged in therapy. Although rooted in the same key principles and competencies, each physiotherapist you meet may practice a bit differently. This can be attributed to factors like their educational program, professional and personal experiences, resources and equipment available to them, and so forth. While factors like having a pool for hydrotherapy or a LiteGait harness for body-weight supported [...]
Physiotherapy for Stress Fractures in Runners
Running is a great and rewarding way to move your body. It builds endurance, clears the mind, and improves cardiovascular health. The warm spring weather is often a time when new runners start training and when experienced runners increase their mileage and training. But when training volume increases too quickly or proper recovery is overlooked, overuse injuries can occur. One of the most common overuse injuries in runners is a stress fracture. In this article, we will look at what constitutes a stress fracture and the factors that often lead to stress fractures in runners. We also discuss common [...]
Benefits of Massage Therapy for Migraines
Have you ever experienced a headache so severe that it disrupted your entire day and daily activities? Migraines can be debilitating, and if you’ve experienced them, you will know they are much worse than the typical “headaches.” In this post, you’ll learn: What migraines are and how they differ from regular headaches The common types of migraines Phases of a migraine How massage therapy can help reduce pain, tension, and stress With a better understanding of this, you can take more practical steps to reduce the effects and frequency of migraines. The goal is to help you feel more [...]
Dual Task Training: A Cognitive-Motor Approach to Fall Prevention
Most daily activities require us to move while thinking, planning, or reacting to our surroundings, all at the same time. Whether it’s carrying groceries while navigating stairs, turning to respond in conversation, or walking through a busy environment, the brain must constantly manage both physical movement and mental tasks. Dual task training mimics real-world situations in a way that prepares the body and the brain to work together to take on the challenges of complex daily tasks. In this article, we examine dual task training, who can benefit from this type of rehabilitation, how it is used in a therapeutic [...]
How to Stay Active with Arthritis: The Role of Low-Impact Exercise
For many individuals, arthritis joint pain and stiffness create hesitation around exercise—particularly activities perceived as “high impact.” From a physiotherapy perspective, low-impact exercise plays a central role in maintaining joint health, function, and long-term independence for people living with arthritis. Low-impact does not mean low value. When appropriately prescribed, low-impact exercise provides sufficient mechanical stress to support joint and muscle health while minimizing symptom exacerbation. Arthritis is a leading cause of pain, mobility limitation, and reduced participation in daily activities, impacting 1 in 5 Canadians.[i] At Propel Physiotherapy, we’re on a mission to help people with arthritis stay active with [...]
How to Protect Your Back and Joints in Winter
As temperatures drop and winter settles in, many people notice an increase in stiffness, aches, or back discomfort. This isn’t a coincidence. Cold weather can cause muscles to tighten and joints to feel less flexible, making everyday movements feel more difficult than usual. At the same time, people often move less in winter, whether it’s due to icy conditions, shorter daylight hours, or spending more time indoors, which can present one set or problems with back and joint stiffness. On the flipside, heading outdoors, whether to shovel snow, play winter sports, carry groceries or simply walk on slippery surfaces [...]