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 [...]
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 [...]
The Essential Role of Physiotherapy
National Physiotherapy Month is a time to connect with people in the community and help the public better understand what physiotherapy is and how it can help lives. The COVID-19 virus has challenged all aspects of our profession, in hospitals, rehab settings, private clinics and in the community. As we navigate the new normal of pandemic life, we are taking this opportunity to discuss the essential role of physiotherapy and our vision for the future. Physiotherapy is a profession that assesses, diagnoses and treats conditions that may be present from birth or acquired. Physiotherapists are experts in assessing movement [...]
20-Minute Body Scan Meditation
Performing a daily body scan meditation can help us to reap the benefits of a mindfulness practice. So much of our day to day lives are often spent living in our heads, caught up in thoughts, expectations or ruminating about certain feelings or emotions. Other times we spend living outside ourselves – daydreaming, predicting future events, judgement about others or about how things should be. The events of the past months have led us to pause and reflect on what’s going on currently in our lives. As tragic and uncertain as these times may be, these moments can also [...]
Focal Brain Injury: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Focal brain injury is a subtype of traumatic brain injury. Traumatic brain injuries can be categorized according to the mechanism of the injury or the severity and type of trauma occurring in the brain. In this article, we discuss the possible causes, symptoms and treatment options for survivors of focal brain injury. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most common causes for an acquired brain injury[i]. According to a research article, risk factors such as age and sex affected the likelihood of one sustaining a TBI[ii]: Men were 60-80% more likely than women to sustain a TBI [...]