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Being consistent with the plan made for you by your physiotherapist simply allows you to get better faster! We know that specific exercises are a vital portion of the treatment and management of a wide variety of acute and chronic health conditions. We also know that sometimes the exercises/stretches may feel tedious and time-consuming. However, these exercises are carefully thought through by your therapist and are tailored to the progression of your injury.
The plan is not going to work if you don’t like it, don’t believe in it or if it’s unrealistic for you to do. So communication is everything! Discuss it with your physiotherapist, to make sure it is set up for success!
Knowing how to do your exercises with good form, and the parameters of each exercise is so important! Nothing is worse than doing an exercise for two weeks and then learning you were doing it wrong! Your physio also wants you to really understand THE WHY of what you are doing with your plan so that you are motivated to achieve its benefits and get on the right track.
Plan your day around your exercises and don’t let other activities get in the way. Getting in a routine of doing the program at the same time(s) every day will guarantee you the best results in sticking to it!
Explaining the purpose of the rehab plan to your family or friends can be beneficial. If they know how often you are supposed to be completing your exercises they can motivate you to do them more regularly. Some may also complete the exercises with you. This will ensure that you are more motivated and that you see greater progress with your rehab plan.
You and your physio will set some realistic short-term goals which are very motivating to stay on track. It’s also very rewarding to reach your goals and see your progress. You can’t track what you don’t measure!
Nothing good comes without hard work. And we know this as physiotherapists! Rehab can be slow progress, so remember this when you are getting discouraged. Tracking your efforts over the course of your program is a great way to look back and see that you really have made progress!
Resting is not the solution. Easy, gentle exercise is also better than sitting on the couch even with an acute injury. Remember! Exercise is MEDICINE. Your physio will go over with you alternative ways of keeping active when healing.
Once you have reached the end of your plan it is always a good idea to think proactively and preventatively. Continue on with the lifestyle advice and exercises that your physiotherapist gave you for the long haul! This will prevent recurrence of injury and reduce the chances of you needing further physiotherapy intervention in future.
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Easthill Physiotherapy + Acupuncture Clinic has protocols to ensure the utmost safety for our patients, team and community. We have worked hard to protect our public health during this pandemic. Medical masks are mandatory for all staff and patients to keep everyone safe, and we appreciate your commitment.
We continue to follow the guidelines and protective measures indicated by our regulatory boards and governments. Our team has also had extensive training on our new protocols, and we are all 100% committed to ensuring our patients’ safety.
This is the new normal.
All patients and staff will be screened before each visit. Unfortunately, anyone showing signs of respiratory infection will be unable to come into the clinic. We will encourage and book virtual physiotherapy appointments for those that need help but are symptomatic if a client is at greater risk or for anyone who is not comfortable coming into the clinic.
We have the highest standards for hand hygiene and cleaning. All equipment and rooms will be disinfected after each use, frequently touched surfaces will be sterilized, and personal protective equipment will be used in all appropriate situations. Patients and staff will have hand washing stations to ensure proper frequent hand hygiene.
We also understand that it is necessary to reduce the risk of transmission with physical distancing. To do this, we have installed plexiglass barriers, reduced the number of appointments available by spreading them out and designed an optimal patient flow that minimizes contact with other patients and staff before and after appointments. Our team is also committed to practicing these as measures of hand hygiene and physical distancing outside the clinic to be safe when they return to work.
Although it may seem different with the steps we need to take, the Easthill Physiotherapy + Acupuncture team is still the same! We still believe in the same values and are here to provide an extraordinary physiotherapy experience. This is not going to change. Our goal is to keep all of us healthy and happy.
Our fabulous admin team is available to book in-clinic appointments now. Or if you prefer a virtual physiotherapy visit, we can book that too. Please call us at 250-545-2922 to book an appointment or if you would like more information.
Chris Burk + Rob McMillan
Owners, Easthill Physiotherapy