Keeogo Assistive Devices for Walking
Propel Physiotherapy uses the KeeogoTM assistive device for walking to effectively help address the unique mobility and gait issues some of our clients face in the community and at home. The evidence-based technology is improving the independence of our clients. We perform assessments in-clinic, which include a fitting and customization of the device. KeeogoTM is then used in conjunction with physiotherapy sessions as a therapeutic mobility device to assist the client with focusing on different aspects of their therapy and enable the client to try task-oriented activities they would not be able to perform without this kind of assistance. KeeogoTM [...]
Propel Sponsors Paralympic Hand-Cycling Hopeful Anthony Lue
Parasport Fosters Health, Wellbeing and Inclusiveness Propel Physiotherapy is incredibly proud to be supporting Anthony Lue for the second year in a row, as he continues his quest to earn a spot on the Canadian Men’s National Paralympic hand-cycling team and qualify for the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo. The sponsorship will help relieve some of the costs of competing a high level, which can include coaching, training, dietitians, equipment, and competition fees and expenses. Propel Physiotherapy believes everybody should have an opportunity to be physically active regardless of their physical abilities. Parasport has provided a wealth of options [...]
Understanding Brain Injury – Then & Now
I am a 50-plus, professional, reasonably athletic mother of three. I am currently 28 months into recovery from a serious accident that caused many injuries, including a traumatic brain injury (TBI). I am writing this blog as part of my therapy and hopefully to provide some context or helpful information to others who have been impacted in some way by something similar. Before I sustained one myself, I had little knowledge of what a brain injury (let alone a traumatic brain injury) actually meant. “Joe Public” & the Invisible Injury It’s my belief that “Joe Public” (i.e. the general [...]
Pediatric Physiotherapist’s Role
Kids Just Wanna Have Fun Children with congenital conditions don’t compare themselves to their neurotypical peers, they just want to play as a group. Children with orthopaedic concerns don’t see their seating or mobility devices as a hindrance, they see them as a means to access the school library, or sit at their desk to write a test. Children with acquired conditions don’t perceive any losses or that they’re missing out, they simply adapt themselves to keep working towards their goal of becoming a superhero, breaking a world record, competing in the Olympics, or being the best older brother or [...]
Do I Need a Doctor’s Note for Physiotherapy?
In our very last Ask Me Anything series, we ask the question: Do I Need a Doctor's Note for Physiotherapy? No, you do not need a doctor’s note to see a physiotherapist. A doctor’s referral is not required to see any health professional that is regulated by legislation that governs their professional college, like our therapists who are certified by the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. These regulatory colleges serve to protect the public, making sure healthcare professionals are safe, ethical, and competent. Many clients believe that they require a doctor’s note to receive appropriate treatment from a registered [...]
How Many Physiotherapy Sessions Will I Need?
In order to answer one of our most asked questions, we first need to delve into another popular question. So, this week, we are turning our AMA into a two-parter that helps answer what happens in a physiotherapy session and how many physiotherapy sessions will you need. WHAT HAPPENS IN A PHYSIOTHERAPY SESSION? If you are considering physiotherapy for an injury or have already been referred by a doctor or other healthcare professional and wondering what to expect from your treatment sessions, let us walk you through our standard approach. Initial Assessment Each physiotherapist’s initial assessment approach will differ slightly [...]