Bonavista Physical Therapy
739 Lake Bonavista Dr. SE. T2J 0N2 Calgary, AB, Canada

The most common one I hear is lack of time. But short bouts of exercise can be worked into your day and it all counts! Just because you don't want to set aside an hour you end up not doing it. How about do some "exercise" while you are doing something else? How about standing up from the chair 10 times each time you stand up? By the end of the day you could have 100 squats done. How about making 3 trips up the stairs instead of 1. How about tip toe raises while brushing your teeth? Keep a piece of tubing attached somewhere near your kitchen and pull on it 20 times before you open the fridge? Why not try some counter top push ups each time you make a meal? You'd be surprised how these little things can add up and really make a difference to your health. People with increased muscle mass live longer.

One of my patients who is recovering from a major ankle surgery was feeling good so decided to go mall walking. Before surgery she was up to 90 min but this day she only went for 20 min. By the next day her ankle was really flared up. She had been up and moving around her house for over 20 min at a time but walking in the mall is totally different. Increasing her activity that drastically in one day was a training error. "Overdoing" it can be common during rehab because it is natural to be impatient and want to get back to your old self. I asked her to use her tracking device and record how many steps she comfortably takes in a day. Using this technology we can now make sure to increase her steps slow and steady.

With so many people staying safe from COVID and exercising outside, we are seeing more slip and fall injuries. A fractured wrist, shoulder, hip or ankle can take a long time to recover from. Consider taking spiked walking poles and adding metal cleats to your shoes to protect yourself.

"I can't thank you enough for explaining osteoporosis to me. I was so scared my bones were disintegrating and afraid to exercise as my doctor suggested. I had this vision in my head that my bones were literally crumbling around my old fracture site where the pins and plates are. I also didn't realize it was safe for me to exercise considering I have osteoarthritis as well. I already feel so much better now that I really understand what is happening in my body. Thank you for showing me some simple things I can work on at home that will improve my bone health" This was from a patient this week. We spent the greater part of an hour talking. This is physiotherapy. She left feeling a greater sense of control and optimism over her situation and the fear was gone.

Massage therapy is OPEN. Therapeutic massage is a great way to reduce stress and tension, relieve pain, improve mobility and get some human contact in a safe way. Professional massage therapists have strict infection and prevention control guidelines to ensure safety. We have appointments available this weekend and we are happy to direct bill your insurance.

We are getting ready for our staff Virtual Christmas charcuterie and cocktail party! Thank you to Black Apron Cuisine for the amazing food

Wow!! Physiotherapy Alberta commercial played during the news!!!

Welcome Yogesh Chopra MPT, Dip OMTP to Bonavista Physical Therapy! Yogi brings a wealth of experience to our clinic and we are so excited that he has joined the team. Yogi has 9 years of experience treating spine and a variety of musculoskeletal injuries including scoliosis. He has managed and mentored young therapists in a large PT company and is an excellent diagnostician due to extensive post-graduate training and a commitment to life-long learning. Currently Yogi is w...aiting to write his Certification exam in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy and since Bonavista Physio is the only MDT Clinic in Alberta - what a great environment to hone his skills. In addition to English, Yogi speaks Hindi and Punjabi, and enjoys listening to music, singing, driving, and playing cricket! He and his wife love everything about Calgary except for the cold!! See more

Physiotherapy remans open! We continue to adhere to strict infection and prevention control guidelines to keep you and our team safe. We can see you in-person or on-line so you don't have to put your injury on hold. Waiting too long to get treated can result in developing secondary problems, turn into a chronic condition and make it harder to treat. Don't put your health on hold! We can get you on the road to recovery. We have openings this week including Saturday morning. Your extended health benefits do not renew! Get started before year-end

Did you know that 40% of patients referred to an orthopaedic specialist for their hip or knee have not tried conservative care? Regardless of age, if you have ANY hip or knee pain you will benefit from education and exercise. Why put up with pain for months waiting to see a specialist? PLUS - the specialist is likely to refer you to physiotherapy anyway!! Get started with physiotherapy ASAP. Even "bone on bone" arthritis responds to appropriate exercise and movement. . .... . . . . #yyc #calgary #community #physiotherapy #hip #knee #sprain #strain #arthritis #bursitis #patellofemoral #ligament #meniscus #musculoskeletal #exercise #movement #painmanagement #improvement #strength #mobility #function #virtual #inperson See more

Need some rehab/exercise equipment for home? We have it!! Need advice on how to start exercising without hurting yourself? Or to use exercise to treat your own injury? We definitely have the expertise to help you with that too. 1-2 sessions are usually enough to get a really good start. Self treatment cuts down on # of times you need to see us. . . . .... . . #thursdaymotivation #exerciseismedicine #self #treatment #lowbackpain #neckpain #whiplash #yyc #physiotherapy #lakebonavista #pulleys #theraband #weights #stretch #move #gripstrength #calgary #virtual #inperson See more

Being a Western University grad is not a requirement for working at Bonavista Physio but it helps @westernuniversity . . .... . . #physiotherapy #education #treatment #assessment #lowbackpain #degenerativediscdisease #injury #rehabilitation #yyc #supportlocal #lakebonavista #virtualphysiotherapy #inperson See more

My first patient had a family member being tested for COVID-19 but didn’t want to miss out on her appointment so we just switched to an online session! She was thrilled and can now progress her exercises as she is further along in her healing. Virtual is a great option if you live far away, if you want to limit contact, if the roads are bad or if someone in your house is feeling ill . . . .... . . #virtual #physiotherapy #kneepain #exercise #lakebonavista #covid_19 #staysafe #mckenziemdt See more

Today we are highlighting a brilliant and amazing physiotherapist: Cristiane Yamabayachi! Cristiane has worked with us part time for over a year and holds a Physiotherapy degree from Brazil and a Doctoral degree from Japan. She has 20 years of combined clinical and research experience. She has worked in different fields including cardiorespiratory and neurology, but after struggling with a chronic injury herself she came across the Mckenzie Method that not only improved her ...condition but provided her with tools to self-manage it. Since then Cristiane has completed all four courses on the Mckenzie Method and is working towards the certification. She has taken a number of courses since graduation including courses in Manual Therapy and Dry Needling. Cristiane is also a trained Vestibular Physiotherapist, and also works at the Neurovestibular Clinic at the South Health Campus. Cristiane believes in an exercise-based approach to physiotherapy. She strives to continuously advance her learning and to work with each of her patients to achieve their rehab goals while engaging them to play an active role in recovery and health maintenance. Cristiane speaks Portugese, a bit of Japanese and of course English! . . . #vestibular #mckenziemdt #physiotherapist #experience #lakebonavista #injury #rehabilitation #getbetterfaster #nogimmicks See more

We are so excited to welcome our newest team member and physiotherapist, Saniya!! Saniya completed the Masters of Science in Physical Therapy program in 2013 from the University of Toronto. She relocated from Ontario in 2019, and brought a variety of clinical experience from both the private clinic and hospital rehabilitation settings. Along with practicing acupuncture, dry needling, cupping therapy and taping, Saniya utilizes the McKenzie Method of Diagnosis and Treatment ...to assess and treat mechanical pain. She can also help people with dizziness, balance issues, vertigo and post-concussion syndrome, having been trained in Vestibular Rehabilitation and Concussion Care. In conjunction with her hands-on skills, Saniya believes in empowering patients in their own recovery through education and exercise therapy. When she isn’t busy researching new treatment techniques, Saniya enjoys traveling, staying active and spending time with her family (including her little shih tzu). . . . . . #McKenziemdt #physiotherapy #vertigo #concussion #experience #assessment #diagnoses #treatment #yychealth #yyc #smile #health #calgary #physicaltherapist #getbetterfaster See more

So excited that Julian Quaglia MPT has joined our team! Julian earned his Honours Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in 2016 at McMaster University while volunteering as a Student Clinical Therapist and Strength and Conditioning Coach with the varsity basketball and football teams. He completed his Masters of Physiotherapy program at Western University in 2019. Julian’s clinical approach prioritizes exercise, load management, and client empowerment. His treatment philosophy ...revolves around finding ways to keep you doing what you love, staying active through the rehab process, and making sure you’re involved every step of the way. Julian is particularly interested in the complexity of pain and understands that you are not your diagnosis. Julian is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist. In addition to working with various club and varsity teams, he has worked extensively as a personal trainer. You can find him at the gym every morning, lifting weights or shooting hoops. Music is a cornerstone of his life, and you’ll never catch him without a good book on the go. A major plus...Julian speaks Italian!! . . . . #calgary #physiotherapist #dowhatyoulove #getstrong #exercise #advice #training #assessment #diagnosis #treatment #energy #yycliving #lakebonavista #speakitalian See more

This technique works so well if press ups reduce your back pain - but not fully. Get a family member to use a towel across the low back to add a bit more pressure so you can get deeper into the stretch. The key is to make sure you feel better after! If you want access to highly trained MDT therapists we can assess and treat via telehealth anywhere in Alberta. #lowbackpain #mckenziemdt #sciatica #selfcare #yyc #yycphysio #stretch #lakebonavista #telehealth #specialized #physiotherapy #assessment #diagnosis #treatment #advice

93 years of experience between the 3 of us!! How is that even possible . Audrey Long, @pt_kari, Gord Routledge . . . .... . #experience #physiotherapy #mckenziemdtclinic #musculoskeletal #beentheredonethat #expertise #professional #yycphysiotherapy #yychealth #lakebonavista See more

A patient came in with chronic recurrent episodes of tennis elbow. This person didn’t play tennis, golf or do any other activities that would be considered overuse. No complaints of pain anywhere else in the upper quadrant. Holding the dynamometer was painful and initial grip strength was 5lbs. Using MDT, we of course screened the neck. After 2 sets of 10 reps of cervical retraction, the grip changed from 5-40 lbs and was not nearly as painful. Had we not looked at the nec...k and proceeded to do only local treatment at the elbow we would’ve missed this opportunity for the patient to rapidly improve. Over 40% of isolated extremity pain could have a spinal component. (Rosedale 2019) It’s worth taking a look especially if local treatment is not working or only works temporarily. . . . . . . . #mckenziemdt #spinehealth #assessment #diagnosis #therapy #physio #yycphysiotherapy #yycliving #lakebonavista #tenniselbow #golferselbow #elbowpain See more

We are so excited about baby blueberry Beckett! Physio Rachelle and baby are both happy and healthy . Welcome to the Bonavista family Beckett . . . .... #happy #healthy #yyc #babyboy #lakebonavista #physiotherapy See more

Happy World Physiotherapy Day! . . . .... . . #physiotherapy #movement #specialists #assessment #diagnosis #treatment #health #helpinghands #letushelpyou See more

Your path forward starts with one single step. Just start! Every step counts . . . .... . . . . #hikealberta #rockymountains #getoutside #movementismedicine #forestbathing #healthylifestyle #yycliving #physiotherapy #exercise #whatsstoppingyou See more

Happy Work Anniversary Gord!! 21 YEARS!!! . . . .... . . . #yycphysiotherapy #yyc #anniversary #experience #sports #golf #hockey #injuryprevention #mckenziemethod #lakebonavista #teamwork See more