Most Common Menopause Symptoms
If you are a woman between the ages of 45 and 55, chances are you have experienced at least one of the most common menopause symptoms. These menopause symptoms include hot flashes and night sweats, vaginal changes, sleep disturbances and mood changes.[i] Pelvic health physiotherapists frequently treat women who are surprised to learn how much physiotherapy can help manage menopause-related symptoms. Understanding the most common menopause symptoms and their underlying causes is key to maintaining pelvic health and overall quality of life during this stage. Table of Contents Pelvic floor changes and bladder symptoms Vaginal dryness and discomfort Pelvic pain [...]
Preparing for Hospital Discharge: Questions to Ask
While hospitalizations focus on management of symptoms, leaving the hospital can bring a mix of emotions—relief, excitement, and sometimes anxiety about what comes next. A hospital discharge planning meeting is designed to make sure you, or your loved one, have the right supports in place for a safe and smooth transition home or to another care setting. Patients and caregivers often feel overwhelmed during this stage, which is why asking the right questions can help clarify expectations, address concerns, and promote a safe transition. Whether your healthcare facility schedules a hospital discharge planning meeting or you informally ask members [...]
Smart Home Technology to Support Aging in Place
Smart home technology has the potential to support aging in place by providing assistive tools that enhance independence, improve health and fitness, and promote social participation. If you're like most Canadians, you want to stay in your own home and community as you age. In fact, 96% of Canadians aged 65 and older said they’d “do everything they can” to avoid moving to long-term care.[i] In this article, we hope to share how occupational therapists can help integrate smart home technology with individual physical and cognitive abilities to support you with aging in place in a safe and healthy [...]
Meniscus Injury Treatment: The Role of Physiotherapy
A sudden twist on the soccer field. A deep squat in the gym that feels a little off. Or maybe just the slow, creeping stiffness that appears one morning when you get out of bed. However, it arrives, knee pain is a signal you can’t ignore—and a meniscus injury is often the culprit. For years, the standard response to a torn meniscus was surgery. But what if we told you that for many, the most critical tool for a full recovery isn't a scalpel, but a structured, physiotherapist-guided meniscus injury treatment program? Whether your injury is a sudden tear [...]
TMJ Disorders Management
Physiotherapy is an important component in the management of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, which are commonly associated with pain, restricted jaw mobility, and impaired functional activities such as chewing and speaking. Dysfunction of the TMJ often arises from muscular imbalances, joint restrictions or hypermobility, postural abnormalities, and habits such as clenching or grinding teeth. Physiotherapists employ evidence-based interventions—including manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, and postural retraining—to alleviate pain, restore joint mobility, and optimize functional movement patterns. In this blog we look at the anatomy of the TMJ, symptoms of TMJ disorders, and how physiotherapy can help with the [...]
OT Psychotherapy: A Holistic Healing Approach for Stroke & Brain Injury Recovery
Recovering from a stroke or brain injury is not just about functional rehabilitation—it’s about healing the whole person. As an occupational therapist (OT) and psychotherapist, my goal is to bridge the gap between functional recovery and emotional well-being to support individuals in reclaiming their independence, confidence, and quality of life. In this article, I explain what OT psychotherapy is and what an OT psychotherapist can do. In addition, I discuss why addressing mental health in neurological recovery is so important, how we approach holistic healing at Propel Physiotherapy, and who can benefit from this type of healthcare. Table of [...]