Why is Infection Control Important
Infection control is important because it is the best way that we can prevent the spread of many common contagious diseases.
What are Infection Control Practices
Infection control practices can be grouped in two categories:
1. Standard precautions;
2. Additional (transmission-based) precautions.
Spread of infections in physio clinics can be prevented and controlled. Basic infection control protection which must be applied to all clients and staff at all times, regardless of diagnosis or infectious status. Additional precautions which are specific to types of transmission (airborne, droplet and contact).
Standard Precautions
Standard precautions include the following:
• hand washing and antisepsis (hand hygiene);
• use of personal protective equipment when handling blood, body substances, excretions and secretions;
• appropriate handling of patient care equipment and soiled linen;
• prevention of needlestick/sharp injuries;
• environmental cleaning and spills-management; and
• appropriate handling of waste.
Additional (transmission-based) precautions
Additional (transmission-based) precautions are taken while ensuring standard precautions are maintained. Additional precautions include:
• Airborne precautions;
• Droplet precautions; and
• Contact precautions.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Hip Surgery
It is very important to exercise after hip surgery to keep your hip and leg from getting stiff. Some discomfort is normal, but exercising after pain medications and after using covered ice packs on your hip for 15 minutes before exercising may reduce this.
Wear socks or stockings to protect your heel for sliding exercises and shoes for the standing exercises. Do the exercises with the operated leg, three times a
day, 10-15 times each. Your physiotherapist will provide you with exercises and teach you how to do them effectively and safely.
Wear socks or stockings to protect your heel for sliding exercises and shoes for the standing exercises. Do the exercises with the operated leg, three times a
day, 10-15 times each. Your physiotherapist will provide you with exercises and teach you how to do them effectively and safely.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
CAN LASER HELP CANCER PATIENTS?
Studies have proven that low-level laser therapy (LLLT) reduces the symptoms of oral mucositis, which are terribly painful mouth sores caused by the toxic effects of chemotherapy. However, unlike these previous studies, the researchers in this experiment wanted to assess if there was any improvement in the Quality of Life of patients receiving radiation and LLLT for head and neck cancer.
Sixty patients were studied and objective tests were performed to assess the patients Quality of Life during radiation treatment for cancer. Quality of Life was defined as a composite of many factors including pain, function of the head and mouth, anxiety, and physical appearance.
The results showed that there was a significant improvement in the Quality of Life of the patients who received LLLT. So, unlike our worries about LLLT negatively influencing the lives of cancer patients, these newer studies are showing POSITIVE effects. To date, these positive studies have all used cool lasers, not hot ones. At the present time, because research has documented that hot lasers can increase cancer activity, researchers are primarily using cool lasers.
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Sixty patients were studied and objective tests were performed to assess the patients Quality of Life during radiation treatment for cancer. Quality of Life was defined as a composite of many factors including pain, function of the head and mouth, anxiety, and physical appearance.
The results showed that there was a significant improvement in the Quality of Life of the patients who received LLLT. So, unlike our worries about LLLT negatively influencing the lives of cancer patients, these newer studies are showing POSITIVE effects. To date, these positive studies have all used cool lasers, not hot ones. At the present time, because research has documented that hot lasers can increase cancer activity, researchers are primarily using cool lasers.
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Thursday, June 16, 2011
Tips for Bike Riding
Tips for Cycling to prevent injury,
alleviate pain and keep you moving for life.
If you feel pain during or after riding, a physiotherapist can help.
1. Select a bike that fits. An ill-fitting bike causes pain.
A bike that fits – frame size, pedal alignment, handlebar position and saddle
height – promotes good posture. Your physio can provide tips on correct bike
fit and can correct poor mechanics before pain and injury develop.
2. Choose cycling if you have osteoarthritis in your hips,
knees or feet. The non-impact, rhythmic motion helps reduce joint pain and stiffness and keeps your muscles strong. Your physio can prescribe a cycling program and help you choose the right bike.
3. The aerobic benefits of cycling help to manage high
blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease.
Cycling builds stamina. Your physio can help determine the right level of
aerobic exercise and develop a program to meet your goals.
4. Stretch and strengthen off your bike to improve
on-bike performance. Your physio can create a program to treat muscles that are prone to tightness as well as help you strengthen areas such as your core to dramatically improve your cycling efficiency.
alleviate pain and keep you moving for life.
If you feel pain during or after riding, a physiotherapist can help.
1. Select a bike that fits. An ill-fitting bike causes pain.
A bike that fits – frame size, pedal alignment, handlebar position and saddle
height – promotes good posture. Your physio can provide tips on correct bike
fit and can correct poor mechanics before pain and injury develop.
2. Choose cycling if you have osteoarthritis in your hips,
knees or feet. The non-impact, rhythmic motion helps reduce joint pain and stiffness and keeps your muscles strong. Your physio can prescribe a cycling program and help you choose the right bike.
3. The aerobic benefits of cycling help to manage high
blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease.
Cycling builds stamina. Your physio can help determine the right level of
aerobic exercise and develop a program to meet your goals.
4. Stretch and strengthen off your bike to improve
on-bike performance. Your physio can create a program to treat muscles that are prone to tightness as well as help you strengthen areas such as your core to dramatically improve your cycling efficiency.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Boot Camp
Boot Camp Fitness Program
This fitness program is designed to make working out fun, keep you motivated, and best of all make you shred inches. It is the drive that you have been waiting for to get that much-needed push in the right direction. It is effective because it offers a variety of exercises with little to no rest in between so that your muscles are always guessing, preventing exercise plateau. Our Program is unique in that it offers trained Kinesiologists that have developed a challenging, individually tailored, class for people of all fitness levels. Whether you are master of your domain or never exercised before, we have the ability to make the modifications that you need to make your program a success.
What to expect:
• A motivating, trained, and knowledgeable instructor with a degree in Kinesiology
• A range of resistance exercises, aerobics, cardio, core strengthening, circuit training, and calisthenics
• A non-threatening environment
• A fast-paced, challenging work-out!
Benefits to expect:
• Loss of Inches
• Increased coordination, endurance, and confidence
• Improvements in cardiovascular and resistance training ability
Equipment Needed:
• Yoga Mat
• 5lb-8lb dumbbells
Program Cost:
• 5 days/week = $275.00/month OR $750.00 for 3 months
• 3 days/week = $225.00/month OR $600.00 for 3 months
• 2 days/week = $190.00/month OR $495.00 for 3 months
• 10-pass card = $220.00 (3-month expiry terms)
• 20-pass card = $320.00 (3-month expiry terms)
Please call the office for class dates and times! We look forward to hearing from you!
This fitness program is designed to make working out fun, keep you motivated, and best of all make you shred inches. It is the drive that you have been waiting for to get that much-needed push in the right direction. It is effective because it offers a variety of exercises with little to no rest in between so that your muscles are always guessing, preventing exercise plateau. Our Program is unique in that it offers trained Kinesiologists that have developed a challenging, individually tailored, class for people of all fitness levels. Whether you are master of your domain or never exercised before, we have the ability to make the modifications that you need to make your program a success.
What to expect:
• A motivating, trained, and knowledgeable instructor with a degree in Kinesiology
• A range of resistance exercises, aerobics, cardio, core strengthening, circuit training, and calisthenics
• A non-threatening environment
• A fast-paced, challenging work-out!
Benefits to expect:
• Loss of Inches
• Increased coordination, endurance, and confidence
• Improvements in cardiovascular and resistance training ability
Equipment Needed:
• Yoga Mat
• 5lb-8lb dumbbells
Program Cost:
• 5 days/week = $275.00/month OR $750.00 for 3 months
• 3 days/week = $225.00/month OR $600.00 for 3 months
• 2 days/week = $190.00/month OR $495.00 for 3 months
• 10-pass card = $220.00 (3-month expiry terms)
• 20-pass card = $320.00 (3-month expiry terms)
Please call the office for class dates and times! We look forward to hearing from you!
Lifestyle Training Program
Our clinics place great value in our Lifestyle Training Program because it motivates individuals to take an active role their personal well-being. Our clients work closely with both a Physiotherapist and Kinesiologist to provide a comprehensive weight-loss protocol that provides education, conditioning, nutrition consultation and therapeutic exercises so that the client learns to manage his/her fitness lifestyle independently.
Experts with Obesity Canada (http://www.obesitycanada.com/) estimate that “10 to 25% of all teenagers and 20 to 50% of all adults have a weight problem”. It is known that obesity brings many health hazards with it, including heart attacks, strokes and diabetes along with all of its complications. Obesity is a serious concern to all health care practitioners. Lifestyle Training provides your patient motivation to lose weight and get healthy through an individualized program in safe environment.
Our Physiotherapist and Kinesiologist will provide comprehensive initial, interim, and final assessments that can easily be used to measure the effectiveness of the treatment you are receiving.
Experts with Obesity Canada (http://www.obesitycanada.com/) estimate that “10 to 25% of all teenagers and 20 to 50% of all adults have a weight problem”. It is known that obesity brings many health hazards with it, including heart attacks, strokes and diabetes along with all of its complications. Obesity is a serious concern to all health care practitioners. Lifestyle Training provides your patient motivation to lose weight and get healthy through an individualized program in safe environment.
Our Physiotherapist and Kinesiologist will provide comprehensive initial, interim, and final assessments that can easily be used to measure the effectiveness of the treatment you are receiving.
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