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AVOID A THORN IN YOUR SIDE
Even a simple task such as pulling weeds can be hard work for the back. A beautiful garden is amazing but the strain of gardening can aggravate existing injuries or cause new ones to sprout up. Don’t let aches and pains become a thorn in your side by following these easy tips.
1. Get a handle on it. Use tools with long arms to avoid having to bend over.
2. Wheel it. Use a wheelbarrow to move heavy items. Backs prefer pushing over pulling.
3. Take a seat. Try using a stool or mat to sit on to alleviate back and knee pain.
4. Move around. Change positions frequently to avoid aches and pains.
5. Work upright. Bring potted plants to waist height by placing them on a table.
6. Pad up. Use heavy-duty knee pads to protect your knees in a kneeling position.
7. Avoid twisting. Move your whole body rather than rotating through the spine.
8. Engage your core. Squeeze your abs while in a bent-over or twisted position.
9. Keep limber. Stretch your back, hamstrings and shoulders before + after gardening.
10. Water yourself. Staying hydrated is an important aspect of injury prevention.
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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