Physiotherapy in Calgary for Arthritis

Arthritis is one condition that can be incredibly debilitating to a sufferer of this disease.  Arthritis can cause pain, inflammation, stiffness, limitation of movement, and can keep you from fully enjoying your life.

However, there is a light at the end of the tunnel!

This section of our site is designed with you, the Arthritis sufferer in mind.  We want to be a resource for you, to provide you with the information and assistance you need in order to take control of your condition and let Arthritis know just who exactly is the boss.

There is no reason you shouldn't be able to do all of the activities that you love to do, whether it is dance, play a sport, lift your children or your grandchildren, or simply sit at the computer and update your Facebook status.

Arthritis doesn't have to kill your fun and if you work with us, we won't let it. Continue here!


For more about physiotherapy in Calgary for arthritis issues visit Bonavista Physical Therapy
@ http://www.bonavistaphysio.ca
739 Lake Bonavista Dr. SE. Calgary, Alberta, T2J 0N2
P: (403) 278-0705
F: (403) 271-7623
bonavistaphysio@telus.net

Physiotherapy for Ankle Issues

Ankle injuries can be a real pain, literally and figuratively.  Not only can they lay you up or make you hobble around, they may cause you to banish your favorite pair of stilettos to the closet or cancel that game of touch football that you had planned for the weekend.

If you are currently in pain and suffering from an ankle injury, it is important that you know the facts about this sensitive area.  After all, if your ankle injury is not given the proper attention and healed completely, you run the risk of it occurring again.

In this area of our site you will find various resources on the types of ankle injuries that you could suffer from as well as information about the steps that should be taken for fixing this problem.

Take the time and make sure you get proper attention; after all, you have better things to do than hobble around on a pair of crutches. Read more!

For more about Physiotherapy in Calgary for Ankle Issues visit Bonavista Physical Therapy
@ http://www.bonavistaphysio.ca
739 Lake Bonavista Dr. SE. Calgary, Alberta, T2J 0N2
P: (403) 278-0705
F: (403) 271-7623
bonavistaphysio@telus.net

Ice or Heat - Physical Injuries

Any dilemma I'm often enquired is: “Do I use warmth as well as the cold ice right after a personal injury? “. The solution is straightforward. Over the initial 24-48 hours pursuing a intense damage, bear in mind this specific general guideline: “R. I. C. E” –Rest – Ice – Compression – Elevation. This kind of principle is true of ALMOST ALL incidents – also back again as well as throat incidents act in response nicely to help the rocks inside original stages of curing.

You possibly will not be aware that just about all incidents mend in stages. These kind of stages are usually:
1. Inflammatory Period (0-5 days): seen as agony, swelling as well as warmth
-this cycle could possibly be long term in any other case handled properly!
-If this intense cycle lasts lengthier in comparison with 5 days, check with your current general practitioner as well as physiotherapist
3. Spreading Period: (about 5-15 days)
-Scar tissue starts off to make as well as long term contract
-Light stretching out as well as mobility can help injury curing, physiotherapy must be initiated
3. Re-designing Period: (15 days up to a year)
-Scar tissue gets to be tighter as well as better for approximately 3 several weeks
-Scar tissue remodels according to the challenges inserted after that for approximately the as well as lengthier
-More strong pastime would be proper
Not any damage is usually built to mend faster in comparison with normal/natural speed. While the damage will be curing nevertheless, we've got to make certain not to ever hold up curing through unacceptable management in the beginning. Consequently bear in mind 3rd r. I. H. Electronic with the initial 24-48 hours. In the event the inflammatory cycle is over, you should use warmth OR the rocks as well as progressively return to pastime. **Ice linaments are not the same being an the rocks group, and therefore are not necessarily effective in preventing inflammation**.

For more about physical therapy information visit Bonavista Physical Therapy
739 Lake Bonavista Dr. SE. Calgary, Alberta, T2J 0N2
P: (403) 278-0705
F: (403) 271-7623
bonavistaphysio@telus.net
http://www.bonavistaphysio.ca

KINESIOTAPE, K-TAPE

Gord Routledge has just completed training in kinesiotaping. This multi colored “stretchy” tape is used to improve muscle function, improve circulation, reduce pain and support joint function. It is a wonderful adjuct to physiotherapy and can ease the transition of getting back in action, or allow you to continue with your activity while experiencing less pain. Kinesiotaping techniques can be used for all sorts of injuries including:.. Read More

For more about Physical Therapy supplies visit Bonavista Physical Therapy
739 Lake Bonavista Dr. SE. Calgary, Alberta, T2J 0N2
P: (403) 278-0705
http://www.bonavistaphysio.ca

Intramuscular Stimulation

Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) is the treatment of chronic pain of neuropathic origin using an acupuncture needle to stimulate a muscle.  Chronic pain of musculoskeletal origin is often the result of shortened muscle(s).  These shortened muscles can result in pain locally in the involved muscle(s) and/or at the joint(s) that those muscles affect or move.  IMS will “relax” the shortened muscle(s) by... Continue

For more about Physical Therapy visit Bonavista Physical Therapy
739 Lake Bonavista Dr. SE. Calgary, Alberta, T2J 0N2
P: (403) 278-0705
http://www.bonavistaphysio.ca
Monday -> Friday, 7:30 am -> 7:30 pm