Simple Tips for Setting Up an Ergonomic Home Office
With the outbreak of this global pandemic, many people were abruptly forced to work from home full-time. The lucky ones already had an ergonomic home office setup or were assisted by workplace programs. But a large part of this population is still hunching over their laptops while sitting on uncomfortable dining room chairs, sitting up in bed or slouching on couches trying to work. Sitting in these postures for eight hours a day can have negative effects on your body leading to pain and dysfunction. Creating a work space in your home doesn’t have to be costly or stressful. By [...]
How to Work From Home Pain-Free
The new reality of social distancing is that many of us have to work from home. While some of us may be thriving in this new norm, many of us are feeling negative effects on both our physical and mental health. The good news is that you don’t have to suffer in silence. Learn how to work from home pain-free by taking charge of your health with these steps. Whether working in an office setting, a health care clinic, a classroom or another work environment prior to Covid-19, working from home has drastically changed how we work, our daily [...]
PoNS Medical Device and Physical Therapy for MS Symptoms
Physical therapy and exercise are a key component in the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis symptoms. At Propel Physiotherapy, we are now using a new evidence-based technology called a PoNS™ medical device in conjunction with physical therapy for clients experiencing gait deficit due to mild and moderate symptoms from MS. PoNS Therapy™ is an evidenced-based technology in the treatment of neurological injuries that has the potential to improve walking and balance. Multiple Sclerosis is an often a debilitating disease that attacks the covering (myelin) of nerve cells in the spinal cord and brain. This disease is a major cause of [...]
Virtual Rehab Presents New Opportunities for Clients and Physiotherapists
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed almost every aspect of our lives and communities across Canada and the globe — from the way we work, learn, eat and shop to the way we administer and receive healthcare. At Propel Physiotherapy’s, we had to change and innovate our physiotherapy care in light of the recommendations by our professional college that we only see clients in person if determined emergency care. From mid-March to the beginning of June, all other services had to be provided by tele- or virtual rehab care, where possible. Peterborough Physiotherapist Adapts Business to Pandemic [...]
Physical Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can affect both cognition and development. Although ASD is most associated with social or communication challenges, physical or motor impairments may also be present. Physical therapy can play a role in helping children with autism overcome developmental or motor challenges. Children with ASD may have physical symptoms that range from difficulty with coordinating muscle movement to low muscle tone. Children with autism spectrum disorder are also less likely to participate in physical activity than their age- related peers. And it has been suggested that physiotherapists (PT) could potentially facilitate their participation. Some common physical challenges experienced may [...]
PoNS Therapy™ for Balance and Walking Deficit from mmTBI
At Propel Physiotherapy, we are using PoNS™ in conjunction with physiotherapy to treat balance and walking deficits with clients with mild to moderate traumatic brain injury. PoNS™ (short for Portable Neuromodulation Stimulator) is an innovative, non-surgical medical device that gently stimulates the surface of the tongue, exciting the neural networks flowing to the brain. This neural activity is believed to enable neuroplasticity – the ability of the brain to make adaptive changes related to the structure and function of the nervous system – which may restore lost function. We have a long history working with clients with traumatic brain [...]