Headaches

Checklist – Could your headaches be coming from your neck?

•     Do you tend to have headaches that start from the base of your skull?
•     Do you spend more than four hours a day reading, computer, driving,
•     fine hand work?
•     Do you have stiffness/pain with shoulder checking?
•     Do you have bifocals/trifocals?
•     Are you prone to aching at the “bump” of the lower neck?
•     Are you prone to pain between the shoulder blades?
•     Is there often aching or sharp pain under one shoulder blade?
•     Are you prone to neck pain, aching, or simple stiffness?

If you answered yes to any of these questions you should make an appointment to see a physiotherapist.

Source:  Bonavista Physical Therapy          

Kari Lambden of Bonavista Physical Therapy

Kari graduated from the University of Western Ontario in 1993 with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy and in 1994, she became an owner of Bonavista Physical Therapy Clinic. She has taken numerous post-graduate courses, getting her Certificate of Medical Acupuncture (University of Alberta) in 1998, and the Intermediate Diploma of Advanced Manual and Manipulative Therapy (Part A) in 2005. She became credentialed in the McKenzie Method (MDT) in 2008, and has been doing orthotics for 12 years. Years of competitive mountain bike racing, recreational cross country skiing, swimming and running have made Kari all too familiar with many of the injuries she treats on a daily basis!

Visit Bonavista Physical Therapy for more info about Kari and physical therapy in Calgary.

Acute Injury Care - Physiotherapy in Calgary

Acute Injuries occur suddenly during activities.  Examples of Acute Injuries include sprained ankle, strained back, or fractured hand.

When you have an acute injury there are things you can do to minimize tissue damage, protect from further injury and promote faster recovery.

At Bonavista Physical Therapy we will help you to manage and recorver from your injury.

The most important things to do in the first 5 days after injury:

Days 1-2

•     seek medical help
•     protect the joint
•     RICE

Days 3-5

•     Begin gentle range of motion as advisedby your Bonavista Physical Therapy therapist

Acute Injury Reference Guide

The following is a reference list of common terms and guidelines that we may use at Bonavista Physical Therapy to assist with emergency care for acute injuries.

Acute Injury.  An acute injury is an injury that just happened with a sudden onset such as a sprained ankle, finger or strained back.

Braces

For acute injury or during a post-operative period, common braces include:

•     walking cast
•     wrist splint
•     ankle brace
•     knee brace
•     finger/toe splints
•     casts (hard and removable) . . . continue reading!

Complimentary Assessment and Treatment this weekend!

We are looking for patients who have neck pain and/or shoulder blade pain or neck pain and headaches for a weekend course we are hosting for physiotherapists taking the McKenzie “B” course. The course runs Friday September 20-Sunday September 22, 2013.

This is a fabulous opportunity for a person currently experiencing symptoms to receive a COMPLIMENTARY assessment along with complimentary treatment from an expert in the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy. Patient demonstration is a very important part of the course it shows the McKenzie approach to participants. If you or anyone you know would like to take advantage of this opportunity, please give John Scaplen or Audrey Long a call here at the clinic. (403) 278-0705 or visit http://www.bonavistaphysio.ca.

Part Time Receptionist Required

Bonavista Physical Therapy is looking for a PART TIME RECEPTIONIST. This position would be approximately 15 hours per week including 2 evenings until 8:00 pm. Flexibility in hours is an asset as this is a job share position with two other team members. Starting in September, we will require coverage on Saturday mornings as well. Duties include: answering phones, insurance and patient billing, booking appointments, and managing schedules. Successful candidate must be friendly, energetic, and be able to multi task. Customer service is our number one priority. Computer skills are required. If you are interested, please email your resume to: Kari Lambden at (bonavistaphysio@telus.net) or fax (403) 271-7623.

Introduction to Lower Back

If you suffer from lower back pain, there is no reason why you do have to banish yourself to the bell tower at Notre Dame a la Quasimodo.  In fact, we have designed this portion of our site with you in mind.

Whether you have lower back pain because of a herniated disc, osteoarthritis, or any other issue that is seriously impairing your outlook on life and your happiness, worry no more.  We aim to provide a solution to you and to your problem, as well as supply information that will help you stay healthy and pain free after your injury is corrected.

After all, there is no reason for you to live life hunched over in pain, there is too much to see, feel and experience when you are able to stand tall.

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Low Back Physiotherapy in Calgary
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Low Back Physiotherapy in Calgary

How To Manage Severe Tibial Bone Fractures

Physiotherapy in Calgary for Injury Care

Would you like to learn more about the latest options available for surgical treatment of open tibial fractures? This article might answer some of your questions; and don't forget to make an appointment with your physiotherapist at Bonavista Physical Therapy for your post-op rehab, as indicated by your surgeon.

Orthopedic surgeons will appreciate this article. It is the second part of a two-part series on open tibial shaft fractures. In the first part (published in the January 2010 Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS)), open tibial shaft fractures was introduced as a topic. The focus of the earlier journal was evaluating these fractures and the initial treatment taking care of the open wound.

What is an open tibial shaft fracture? The tibia refers to your shin bone in the lower leg. Open tells us the bone has fractured severely enough to come through the muscle and fascia and out through the skin. With an injury this severe, the jagged edges of the broken bone can cut the soft tissues, nerves, and/or blood vessels causing serious problems. Continue here!

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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**.

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739 Lake Bonavista Dr. SE. Calgary, Alberta, T2J 0N2
P: (403) 278-0705
F: (403) 271-7623
bonavistaphysio@telus.net
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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

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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

Sports Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy / Physical Therapy is a rehabilitation discipline specializing in assessing and improving movement and function while relieving pain and optimizing healing.

Physiotherapists promote good health and help individuals and athletes return to pre-injury status and sports.  A sports physiotherapist plans, organizes and directs programs of pre-season screening, first aid, rehabilitation, education and counseling for athletes, coaches and others concerned with sports. He/she may work directly with athletes or may undertake a consulting role for sports organizations. Read here for about this article.

Visit Bonavista Physical Therapy Calgary's number one physiotherapist.
739 Lake Bonavista Dr. SE. Calgary, Alberta, T2J 0N2
P: (403) 278-0705
F: (403) 271-7623
bonavistaphysio@telus.net
http://www.bonavistaphysio.ca
Monday -> Friday, 7:30 am -> 7:30 pm

Arthritis!

We recently had a 68 yr old male patient who had been complaining of knee pain since a fall 6 months ago. He saw his family doctor who recommended X-Rays that showed he had some arthritis in his knee. Over the past 6 months he had tried two kinds of anti inflammatory medication and steroid injections to his knee with no improvement. The next step was going to be lubricant injections to his knee. The client decided to try physiotherapy on his own with the encouragement of his wife who had been treated successfully here for a previous knee injury. After a thorough assessment, the physiotherapist was able to prescribe a simple exercise for the client. He had to perform 10 repetitions every 2 hours for the next few days. By his second visit, his range of motion had returned to normal and he no longer had knee pain on the stairs or arising from sitting. The client was very happy with his rapid improvement but wished he had come in for treatment sooner! Read more >>

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739 Lake Bonavista Dr. SE. Calgary, Alberta, T2J 0N2
http://www.bonavistaphysio.ca
P: (403) 278-0705
F: (403) 271-7623

Check Out and Join Our Calgary Physiotherapy Google+ Community

Physiotherapy / Physical Therapy is a rehabilitation discipline specializing in assessing and improving movement and function while relieving pain and optimizing healing.

Physiotherapists promote good health and help individuals and athletes return to pre-injury status and sports.  A sports physiotherapist plans, organizes and directs programs of pre-season screening, first aid, rehabilitation, education and counseling for athletes, coaches and others concerned with sports. He/she may work directly with athletes or may undertake a consulting role for sports organizations.

To learn more about physiotherapy, you can check out and join Calgary Physiotherapy a google+ community. Join our discussions, participate, learn, enjoy and have fun.

You can also visit Bonavista Physical Therapy for any physiotherapy needs in Calgary.
739 Lake Bonavista Dr. SE. Calgary, Alberta, T2J 0N2
http://www.bonavistaphysio.ca
P: (403) 278-0705
F: (403) 271-7623

Beware of Temporary Feel Goods!

Remember that we usually have pain because of an injury of some kind; i.e. tissue damage. In order for the injury to heal, our tissue needs to repair itself. We can influence the repair process in many ways such as: ice in the early stages (day 1-5 post injury) to reduce swelling, movement/stretching (to “organize the scar tissue”), avoidance of further strain, and finally strengthening to protect the area from future episodes. We could take pills and that would take the pain away but would that actually affect the tissue repair? No. How would taking a pill restore movement or strength? We can agree that pills alone would not be sufficient to actually rehabilitate an injury. Literature supports what we at Bonavista Physical Therapy already know: ACTIVE therapy is much more effective than PASSIVE therapy... continue reading >>

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bonavistaphysio@telus.net
739 Lake Bonavista Dr. SE. Calgary, Alberta, T2J 0N2
P: (403) 278-0705
F: (403) 271-7623

Motor Vehicle Injury Treatment MVA - Calgary

In October, 2004, the Alberta government introduced new legislation to deal with minor injuries suffered in motor vehicle accidents (MVA). Under the new legislation, if you are injured in an accident and suffer a minor injury (whiplash, neck or back strain, contusion, TMJ issues, dizziness, etc) your treatments will be covered by your automobile insurance regardless of who was at fault.

It is necessary to be assessed by a primary health care provider (physiotherapist, general practitioner or chiropractor) within 10 days of your accident so you can get started on your recovery straight away, and to ensure your claim is processed correctly. These treatments will be billed directly to your insurer with no out of pocket cost to you for up to 90 days following the accident. Read More >>

To know more about legislation dealing with injuries suffered by motor vehicle accidents visit Bonavista Physical Therapy - Calgary Motor Vehicle Injury Treatment MVA
739 Lake Bonavista Dr. SE. Calgary, Alberta, T2J 0N2
http://www.bonavistaphysio.ca
bonavistaphysio@telus.net
P: (403) 278-0705
F: (403) 271-7623
Monday -> Friday, 7:30 am -> 7:30 pm 

Orthotics at Bonavista Physical Therapy

Custom orthotics at Bonavista Physical Therapy are molded by Kari Lambden and the molds are sent in to a local lab for fabrication.  A thorough assessment of the foot, knee, and hip as well as a gait analysis is completed before molds are made. An examination of footwear is also helpful.  A complete exam including molds usually takes about an hour.

Orthotics are generally prescribed for:
a) Shock absorption /stress reduction
b) Motion control and alignment
c) Immobilization and support
d) Correcting deformity

Continue Reading >>

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

Calgary Acupuncture

 Acupuncture is a treatment technique used to relieve pain, enhance healing and therefore improve function.  It involves the insertion of very fine needles through the skin at specific points.  No medicines are injected through the needles.

Traditional acupuncture has been used in China for more than three thousand years.  Research has shown that acupuncture causes the body’s own natural painkillers (endorphins) and anti inflammatories (cortisol) to be released in the brain.  This makes acupuncture a great adjunct to physiotherapy. Read More >>

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

Physiotherapy & Physical Therapy

Physiotherapy or physical therapy is a health profession concerned with the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of disease and disability through physical means.

Physiotherapists act as primary care providers (you can access physiotherapy without a doctor’s referral) and determine a patient’s management plan or may work in partnership with other medical professionals.

Conditions managed by a physical therapist are grouped into three categories:  musculoskeletal, cardiopulminary and neurological, or maybe multiple combinations of these. Read More >>

For more about physiotherapy in Calgary contact Bonavista Physical Therapy
739 Lake Bonavista Dr. SE. Calgary, Alberta, T2J 0N2
http://www.bonavistaphysio.ca
bonavistaphysio@telus.net
P: (403) 278-0705
F: (403) 271-7623
Monday -> Friday, 7:30 am -> 7:30 pm

Bonavista Physical Therapy and Massage is Alberta's only certified McKenzie Method clinic. Located in southeast Calgary, we have an experienced team of skilled therapists able to assess and treat your musculoskeletal injuries or conditions. We believe in taking the time necessary in providing personal, one on one, care to achieve the best possible results.

For more about physical and massage therapy, contact us @ Bonavista Physical Therapy
http://www.bonavistaphysio.ca
739 Lake Bonavista Dr. SE. Calgary, Alberta, T2J 0N2
bonavistaphysio@telus.net
P: (403) 278-0705
F: (403) 271-7623
Monday -> Friday, 7:30 am -> 7:30 pm
By appointment only, call 403 278-0705 to book

Massage Therapy – Bonavista Physical Therapy

Massage therapists work as part of the rehabilitation team by providing hands-on treatment which consists of mechanical manipulation of the soft tissues in the body such as muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments and connective tissue. Properly administered, massage therapy will help hasten healing, increase metabolism, increase the activity of the circulatory system and the lymphatic system…. Read More »

For more about information about massage therapy services in Calgary, AB 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

Neck Pain Casestudy | McKenzie Method

I recently had a client (50 yrs old) who came to the clinic complaining of a stiff neck of over 6 months duration. She said the pain was not too bad and that it tended to come and go. She could not remember any particular incident where she injured it. She delayed coming in because the pain was tolerable and she thought it would just “go away on its own”. Continue Reading >>

If you are in need of a mckenzie physiotherapy in Calgary contact Bonavista Physical Therapy.
739 Lake Bonavista Dr. SE. Calgary, Alberta, T2J 0N2
http://www.bonavistaphysio.ca
P: (403) 278-0705
F: (403) 271-7623