Manu forti : With a Strong Hand
Professionals in Manual Therapy and Strength Training
Where Science & Art Become One
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Welcome to Mackie Physiotherapy, where you are our priority. Our goal is to ensure that each patient receives personalized care, specific to their injury or needs, and that they are exceptionally well taken care of from the moment they arrive, until the moment they leave. We strive to be leaders in patient care and customer relations, and attack each case with a sincere desire to provide the most complete rehabilitation possible. The down home, family atmosphere, along with many years of experience and specialty training, has led to a large history of patient successes and a level of confidence in our care for you.
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Mackie Physiotherapy is pleased to welcome
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We are also pleased to welcome our new Massage Therapist, Tess Williams!
Tess is delighted to be working within a clinic of physiotherapists to provide the best possible care. Tess is trained in several soft tissue treatments such as: deep tissue, therapeutic, neuromuscular therapy, Swedish massage, trigger-point therapy, cupping, myofascial release, and relaxation massage.
Thursday, January 23, 2020 - Osteoarthritis
Presenters: Mel Doerksen BSc Kin, MPT
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What is Osteoarthritis? A lot of people say they have it, but what is it really, and does it have any implications?
Osteoarthritis is defined as a disease causing breakdown of the surfaces of a joint in the body. Think of your joint surfaces as if it was a bowling ball rolling down a bowling alley. The surface of a bowling ball is nice and smooth, which allows it to roll and glide really easily. Now imagine the bowling ball was no longer smooth, maybe more like a rough boulder – it may be somewhat round but doesn’t roll as easily; osteoarthritis is like that boulder. Although common, osteoarthritis is not normal, even though we think of it as being part of old age. |
Unfortunately, other issues occur along with the joint surface breakdown, including stiffness and tightness of the affected joint. This makes life difficult in all sorts of ways, such as getting out of bed and moving in the morning, putting on socks, starting up an exercise program, or getting up from a chair. It makes simple movements more difficult than they should be, and anything more than that seems impossible.
The next question is, is it curable? Unfortunately, no, and although we may seem like it, physiotherapists are not magicians. Osteoarthritis is a change within the joint so it cannot be cured, but it can be managed, and we can help.
Mackie Physiotherapy is offering a FREE inservice about the causes and types of osteoarthritis pain and how to manage them. Call to book your spot today or contact us through our website. Feel free to give us a call or book in with any one of our physiotherapists to discuss the management of your arthritis.
The next question is, is it curable? Unfortunately, no, and although we may seem like it, physiotherapists are not magicians. Osteoarthritis is a change within the joint so it cannot be cured, but it can be managed, and we can help.
Mackie Physiotherapy is offering a FREE inservice about the causes and types of osteoarthritis pain and how to manage them. Call to book your spot today or contact us through our website. Feel free to give us a call or book in with any one of our physiotherapists to discuss the management of your arthritis.
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Osteoarthritis: Causes and Pain Management
by Mel Doerksen BSc (Kin), MPT Where: Mackie Physiotherapy Gym When: Tuesday, May 21 Time: 7:00-8:00 PM Description: This seminar will take a look at the causes and affects of osteoarthritis. Blaine & Nadia will go through the medical definition and background of the disease. They will spend time talking about the implications of osteoarthritis, as well as how to manage the symptoms and pain associated with this condition. To register for this session, you may contact the front office or register below. |
