Proper Lifting Techniques: Manual Material Handling & Patient Transfers
Injuries due to improper lifting are common and costly. Each year several thousand Canadian workers are permanently disabled by low back injuries. Many others are unable to return to their former jobs.[i] Whether it is your job to handle heavy materials like boxes, bags and equipment, lifting or transferring people in and out of chairs, washrooms or beds, using proper lifting techniques and ensuring adequate rest between lifts is essential in mitigating the risk of injury. In this article, we will demonstrate proper lifting techniques for manual material handling as well as special considerations for caregivers and healthcare providers. [...]
Elbow Pain Treatment
The elbow is a small but complex joint that allows us to perform a host of movements with our forearms and hands. Just think about your golf swing, a jump shot, reeling in a fish or even opening a tin can. Injury and disease can lead to persistent elbow pain that may require medical attention. In this article, we look at the most common causes of elbow pain, how to tell if your elbow pain is serious, tips for injury prevention, as well as elbow pain treatment. Table of Contents: How does the elbow work? What are the most common [...]
Ideomotor Apraxia Treatment
Apraxia is a motor disorder characterized by the inability to perform learned purposeful movement (such as brushing teeth or combing hair) despite intact areas of motor and sensory systems. The person affected has both the desire and physical ability to carry out the movement but due to certain disruptions in brain function, is unable to execute these movements. Apraxia is caused by damage to the brain—typically due to stroke, brain injury or dementia. It can bring frustration and disability to those affected this condition. There is little data available on the incidence of apraxia. Since apraxia may accompany dementia [...]
Residents to Registered Physiotherapists
It has been one year since we sat down with members of our staff impacted by the national Physiotherapy Competency Exam (PCE) cancellations to share their personal stories with us. At that time, Nick Li was a physiotherapy resident working in our Etobicoke clinic and Reggie Ragos, was a physiotherapy resident working in our Pickering clinic. As a recap, the PCE exam needs to be completed by eligible candidates before they can apply for an independent licence to practice physiotherapy in Canada. The exam shifted online due the pandemic and was cancelled four times in the previous year leaving [...]
Peterborough Physiotherapy Clinic Manager | David Friesen Spotlight
Get to know Peterborough physiotherapy clinic manager David Friesen. I am on a mission to spotlight our clinicians in 1-on-1 interviews that aim to help you get to know them a bit more on a personal level. In these candid discussions, we talk childhood injuries, childhood dreams, education, career paths, parenthood, and even some fun rapid-fire style questions. At Propel Physiotherapy, we strive to build meaningful connections with all of our clients. One of the parts of this job that many of us find the most rewarding is seeing that connection open people up to reaching for their goals [...]
Benefits of Walking
The benefits of walking are numerous. It is a fantastic way to keep fit and stay healthy. It is also an easy and free activity that the whole family can do. With the sidewalks clear and warm weather approaching, it is the perfect time to get started on a walking routine. In this article we will look at the benefits of walking, give you a great list of walking trails across southern Ontario that you can access year-round, as well as some great charity walks to support this month. Benefits of Walking Exercise is one of the best things we [...]