Haunted by Joint Pain?

October 2024 Newsletter

October 1st marks the start of spooky season, but if you notice some mysterious aches and pains as you’re hanging up your decorations or designing the perfect Halloween costumes, don’t get scared. Call the physiotherapists at Key Physiotherapy instead.

Physiotherapy focuses on helping you find relief through movement. As physiotherapists, we’re experts in your body’s musculoskeletal system and understand how a seemingly minor issue can cause significant pain.

Through a blend of different techniques, including manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, patient education, and more, we’ll help you find relief from joint pain so you can live an active, healthy lifestyle all year long.

Three Ways to Celebrate the Spooky Season… Physiotherapy Style

Do the Monster Mash

Dancing is a great way to get more movement in, and “The Monster Mash” is a classic of the season. Regular exercise has a host of benefits, from reducing your risk of chronic diseases to improving your mood. Not sure how to get started? Our team can help you find an exercise program that suits your needs and abilities.

Call the Exercist

If persistent pain has you feeling like someone else, our “exercists” can help exorcize your pain with a customized treatment program. Hands-on manual therapy techniques offer acute pain relief and improved mobility, and a therapeutic exercise program will help restore strength and functionality in the impacted areas.

Prepare for the Zombie Apocalypse

When the dead rise, the last thing you want is to injure yourself as you make your escape. Our physiotherapists can perform a comprehensive evaluation to alert you to any muscular weakness or imbalances that might lead to injury. Then, we’ll walk you through a plan to correct them so you can fight zombies (and face other daily challenges) without fear.

**Get Spooky and Healthy This October with Physiotherapy!**

The team at Key Physiotherapy wants to help you live an active, independent lifestyle free of pain and other physical impairments. To learn more about the role physiotherapy plays in managing pain, reducing injury, and keeping you healthy, schedule an appointment with us today!

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Success Story

“This place was a Godsend for me after my hand surgery. Mark the owner is so polite and kind. He explains things in such a way that anyone can understand. He went out of his way to help me so much, I can’t say enough good things about him and the staff. Such a friendly bunch! I will be returning here if I ever need physiotherapy again. Thank you again!”

— Baris B. — Google 5-Star Review

Quick & Easy Healthy Recipe

Feta & Herb salmon

Immerse your taste buds in a crescendo of flavors as rich salmon meets the tangy embrace of feta and the aromatic touch of fresh herbs.

Ingredients

1 salmon fillet thawed
1/2 cup Feta Cheese
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley
2 Tbsp roughly chopped fresh chives
Juice from half a lemon
1/8 tsp salt
Pinch of pepper

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil for easy clean up. Combine parsley, chives, Feta, lemon, salt and pepper on cutting board. Run knife through the combination several times, chopping up all ingredients to mix. Spread combined ingredients on salmon fillet. Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through. Serve!

Exercise of the Month

Cervical Retraction and Extension With Towel

Start by standing up straight. Wrap a towel around the back of your head and hold the ends with both hands in front of you. Tuck your chin, pushing your head back into the towel and then raise your chin up towards the ceiling against the towel. Return to start. Repeat 3 sets, 10 reps each.