Benefits of Post Partum Massage Therapy
In addition to the demands of caring for a newborn, people who give birth also face challenges due to hormonal changes and physical strain. Post partum massage aims to help new parents recover and heal after childbirth. It offers physical, emotional, and mental benefits during the postpartum period. In this blog we will look at the many benefits of post partum massage, how soon to start massage therapy after giving birth, and how post partum massage works. Table of Contents Benefits of post partum massage When can you start post partum massage? How post partum massage works Benefits of Post [...]
Growing Pains Treatment for Kids
Physiotherapy is a proactive and non-invasive growing pains treatment for kids and parents looking to ease their child’s discomfort. Growing pains can have a large impact on kids and their families. Frequent episodes may lead to absences from school and work, daytime fatigue, reduced physical activity and frequent use of pain medications. In this blog, we will look at the features of growing pains as well as current treatment, and how physiotherapy can help with its management. Table of Contents: What are growing pains? Diagnosis of growing pains What causes growing pains Regular treatment for growing pains When to [...]
Above Knee Amputation Rehabilitation: Prosthetic Gait Training
Learning to walk with a prosthesis is one of the main goals of lower extremity amputee rehabilitation. An amputation can occur at various levels of the lower extremity. With an above knee amputation, there are more factors to consider during gait training for these individuals. In this article, we discuss the concept of an above knee amputation and discuss different types of training that an experienced physiotherapist will take you through to help you become more comfortable and independent when walking on your prosthesis. Tables of Contents: What is an above knee amputation? Balance training after above knee amputation [...]
Ten Concerning Statistics on Falls in the Elderly
Falls are a leading cause of injury in the elderly. With significant physical, emotional, and financial impacts on both individuals and healthcare systems, fall prevention for seniors is a priority globally. Evidence suggests that interventions like physiotherapy, regular exercise, and environment modification are key in preventing falls in the elderly.[i] This blog explores ten concerning statistics about falls in the elderly and how these interventions can work together to change these concerning statistics in a favourable way. Table of Contents Five surprising statistics about falls in the elderly Five unchanged statistics about falls over the last 20 years How [...]
Concussion Rehabilitation Exercises
The effects of a concussion can vary widely, including symptoms like headaches, dizziness, and difficulty concentrating, making everyday activities challenging. While it might seem like staying in bed until all symptoms resolve is the best approach, rest alone isn’t enough. Research has shown that early, guided concussion rehabilitation exercises play a crucial role in helping your brain and body heal. At Propel Physiotherapy, we guide our clients through structured, safe exercises that address dizziness, coordination, neck pain, tailored to each person’s specific needs. In this article, we’ll introduce some of the most effective exercises we use in our clinic, [...]
How Physiotherapy Helps Reduce Osteoporosis-Related Falls
Osteoporosis is a condition that makes bones thinner and less dense than they should be. Our chances of developing osteoporosis increases as we age, which coupled with other factors can lead to falls. Exercise-based interventions can have shown to have a tremendous impact on falls prevention. In this article, we discuss the risk factors for developing osteoporosis, why falls occur in people with the disease, and how physiotherapy helps reduce osteoporosis-related falls. Table of Contents: What is Osteoporosis? Risk Factors for Developing Osteoporosis Why Falls Occur in People with Osteoporosis How Physiotherapy Helps Reduce Osteoporosis-Related Falls Conclusion What is Osteoporosis? [...]