Donna Sarna Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation
897 Corydon Ave # 102 R3M 0W7 Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Re-opening Practices & Policies The Province of Manitoba has announced a gradual lifting of restrictions and a re-opening strategy for specific businesses, including physiotherapy. The Donna Sarna Physiotherapy team are all excited to see our clients as we resume in-clinic care, beginning the week of May 11. We all must continue to be diligent to limit the spread of COVID-19. Please know we have been working extremely hard to develop and put in place a plan that will allow ...us to bring services back in a manner that is safe for you and for our staff. This includes ensuring that we have a sufficient supply of personal protective equipment and that we are scheduling our clients in a manner that follows the guidelines for proper social distancing. Our office staff will contact all our patients to arrange and confirm when your appointment will be. Changes in appointment times may be necessary to adhere to the social distancing guidelines. As always, we are available to you to help with any other questions or concerns. You may reach us by email at [email protected] or contact us at (204) 452-2608 for further information. We will see you soon!

Service Update Current and future clients we are still here for you! Although our in-clinic care continues to be on hold to respect the social distancing protocols, we are excited to inform you that we are now offering virtual care through video appointments (Telehealth). This allows us to connect remotely to you on your preferred device (laptop, tablet or smart phone) to help meet your needs and answer your questions face to face. As always, treatment will be directed to me...et your individual needs, based upon the assessment findings and will include education and an individualized home program. Your program will include exercise prescription, pain management strategies as well as self-release and scar tissue techniques, all easily being provided through this system. You can expect the same safe, effective, and professional care as an in-person visit in the comfort of your home. Insurance companies (Blue Cross, Sunlife, Chamber of Commerce, Manitoba Public Insurance, Workers Compensation, etc.) are on board with this delivery of service to help you, so please check with your provider. Donna Sarna Physiotherapy will be answering the phone from 8 a.m. 4 p.m. Monday to Friday as well as replying to all messages and emails promptly. We are continually monitoring the situation and following the guidelines by the government and our professional organization. For updated information regarding our in-clinic re-opening date please refer back to our website at www.dsphysio.com. If you have any general questions or would like to make a video appointment or future in-clinic appointment please call (204-452-2608) or email us at [email protected]. Thank you for your understanding and patience at this difficult time. Remember to reach out, we are here to help.

COVID -19 Prevention Strategy Based on the recommendations of Health Canada, we will be temporarily closing our clinic end of business day Wednesday March 18, to respect the social distancing protocols being rolled out across the nation. If you have an appointment booked between March 19 April 5, 2020 it has been cancelled. We are sorry for the inconvenience this causes. We recognize these are exceptional times that require exceptional measures to reduce the spread of th...e virus, and to reduce the demand on our health care system. We will continue to follow the recommendations of Health Canada and we will be re-assessing the situation on a bi-weekly basis. For updated information regarding our re-opening date and scheduled appointments please refer to our website at www.dsphysio.com. Please know we want to continue to serve the needs of our clients until we can resume in-clinic care. We are also exploring telehealth options to continue to provide care for our clients until we can resume in-clinic care. If you are interested in this service please let us know. This initiative is being supported by some of the insurance companies (Blue Cross, MPI) so please check with your insurance provider. We will be checking all messages, phone and email, and replying to them promptly. If you have any general inquiries or questions about your appointments please email [email protected]. Thank you for your understanding during this difficult time. We are all in this together, so please wash your hands, respect social distancing, take care of each other and be kind. We will see you soon.

COVID-19 Health & Safety Update To our valued clients, as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to evolve, we are aware of the heightened concern around the situation. Please be assured that the health and safety of our clients, employees and community at large is our top priority. We want to continue to be there for our clients during this trying time and to this end we want to ensure that all of our practitioners and staff are employing best practices as outlined by Health Canad...a, the World Health Organization and our Provincial Health Agencies. We want you to feel comfortable when attending for your treatments. We are fortunate that our clinic only has individual treatment rooms that allows for social distancing. Our goal is to not use our waiting room at this time in order to support this policy, therefore we ask that clients arrive just a few minutes early to check in and we will escort you directly to your treatment room. Also, as a result we have implemented the following: We have reinforced our already rigorous standards and operating procedures for continual sanitization of all of our clinic spaces (see our blog at www.dsphysio.com for details) Therapists follow normal protocols of washing hands between clients, continuing to utilize gloves as necessary and dependent on area of treatment, with gloves changed between clients. Therapists will wear gowns, which will be changed between each client. Depending upon area of treatment and treatment proximity, your therapist may wear a mask. We continue to promote proper handwashing protocols for all staff and encourage clients to wash their hands upon entering the clinic. Gloves are also available for clients use. Advising clients and staff to monitor their health for any symptoms and stay at home if they or their immediate family members present with any symptoms of COVID-19, which include: Fever Cough Fatigue Shortness of breath Staff who have travelled by air outside of the province in the last 14 days will be self-isolating Clients who have travelled outside of Canada in the last 14 days are asked to reschedule their appointments until after the 14 day isolation period, obviously no cancellation feel will be applied Clients who have travelled outside of Manitoba are also encouraged to reschedule their appointments until after the 14 day isolation period, again, no cancellation feel will be applied

You may have heard the term Interstitial Cystitis (IC) which is now commonly called Bladder Pain Syndrome (BPS). It is a condition that affects women more than men with an incidence of 197/100,000 women and 41/100,00 men. One of the biggest myths of Bladder Pain Syndrome is that it is exclusively a bladder condition. Fewer than 10% of patients have confirmed damage to the lining of the bladder (known as Hunners lesions). In fact, experts in the field now believe the bladder to be an innocent bystander in many cases. So what really causes BPS? How can pelvic floor physio help? Head on over to our blog at www.dsphysio.com to find out what you need to know about bladder pain syndrome!

Hamstring strains in dancers can literally be a pain in the butt! Injury to the hamstring can be the result of a rapid overstretch after an improper warm-up or due to less than optimal muscle control. Interested in knowing why this happens and how to prevent it? Head over to the blog at www.dsphysio.com to read more! #dance #dancerehab #hamstringinjury #physiotherapy #dsphysio

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Heart disease is the number one killer for women, causing 1 in 3 deaths per year. That's approximately 1 woman every minute. Women everywhere, listen up! the choices we make every day can have a lasting effect on our heart and vascular health. By doing just 4 things - eating well, not smoking, being physically active, and maintaining a healthy weight, you can significantly reduce your risk of heart disease! Take time for you - you deserve it! #hearthhealth #womenshealth #stayactive #cardio #dsphysio

Are you taking care of your heart? Were not talking about chocolates, roses, and valentines cards. Regular physical activity can lower your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes. If you havent been active for a while, start slowly. If you arent sure where to start, talk to a physiotherapist who can develop an exercise plan tailored for you! But since it is Valentines Day, we hope you take time for the things that make your heart happy. Read more about heart health on our blog at www.dsphysio.com. With a healthy heart... the beat goes on. #physiotherapy #hearthealth #heartdiseaseawareness #happyheart #healthyliving #loveyourheart

Ever wonder what happens during a c-section? Motherhood Link has a great video that shows the different layers that are cut during a c-section. Women are often given the go ahead to return to activity after 6 weeks. But while the external tissues may be healed, it can take longer for the internal tissues to heal. Scar massage may also be beneficial to reduce the "pulling" feeling that often occurs around the scar following a c-section. Want to learn more about caring for your c-section scar? Stay tuned for our upcoming blog at www.dsphysio.com

Brr.baby its cold out there. Cold exposure whether from the great outdoors, or a freezer for example, can cause a certain phenomenon in the hands called Raynauds. Raynauds can reduce blood flow to the hand, which can cause a change of colour to the hand (fingers may go white or purple). The hands may also go numb (falling asleep feeling), and feel icy cold. Want to know more about Raynaud's? Check out the full blog post on the DSPT website www.dsphysio.com

Overactive bladder (OAB) is a condition which is characterized by a frequent urge to urinate, and sometimes not making it to the bathroom in time. Did you know that certain foods and drinks can irritate the bladder and affect bladder function and health? Common bladder irritants include coffee, tea, carbonated drinks, alcohol, acidic fruits, spicy foods, tomatoes, artificial sweeteners, and chocolate. To learn more about bladder irritants, check out the full blog post at www.dsphysio.com/blog/ #pelvicfloor #bladderhealth #pelvicfloorphysicaltherapy #pelvichealth #donnasarnaphysio

Pelvic floor problems affect millions of Canadian, yet only 1 in 12 people report these issues to their health care provider. The pelvic floor is an important part of the body and when its not working well it can affect us physically, emotionally, and socially. Ensuring good bladder, bowel, sexual, and pelvic health is part of maintaining good health. If youre experiencing pelvic floor issues, were here to help. No more whispering... lets hear your voice! To find out more about pelvic floor therapy, head over to www.dsphysio.com/blog/ to read the latest blog post. #pelvicfloor #pelvicfloorphysiotherapy #pelvichealth #incontinence #donnasarnaphysio

NEW CLINIC WEBSITE LAUNCHED! We are so excited to share with everyone the launch of our new website. The depth of the site reflects the diversity of our clinic and skill sets of our talented physiotherapists. The development of the site has been a labor of love or exercise in perseverance, we are not completely sure which, but we are sure of its purpose. We wanted to create a resource for the community with information that has not always been readily available or easily obta...ined. Fortunately times have changed and research trends with it, which will allow us to keep you updated through our blog on a variety of interesting and helpful topics. Please visit: http://dsphysio.com/ CERTIFIED HAND THERAPIST We would also like to welcome Certified Hand Therapist, Marlee Gallagher to the Donna Sarna Physiotherapy Team. Marlee graduated from Brandon University with her Bachelor of Science (Psychology Major) in 2010. She was accepted in the University of Manitoba Bachelor of Physiotherapy program, and obtained her degree in 2013. After graduation she worked in orthopedics and a private hand to shoulder clinic, and spent time as a community physiotherapist. Through these experiences she has gained exposure to a large variety of musculoskeletal injuries, including post-surgical hand to shoulder conditions, burns, wounds, osteoarthritis, rheumatological and neurological conditions. In her post-graduate training she has completed her certified hand therapy designation, acupuncture certification as well as pelvic floor training. She has also completed training in manual therapy skills as well as myofascial release techniques. She enjoys promoting an active lifestyle that focuses on whole body health, and values an integrated healthcare team approach to improve overall health.

#movember #dontignoreyourpelvicfloor #menshealth #pelvichealth

Join Physiotherapist, Hilary, for a FREE presentation on pre-natal and post-partum physiotherapy care tomorrow! To register email: [email protected].

Join DSPT Physiotherapist, Hilary, for a FREE workshop on pre-natal and postpartum physiotherapy care. This event is scheduled on Tuesday, October 22, from 7:15-8:15 pm at the Purohit Nurse Practitioner Clinic & Prairie Health Apothecary. Registration required. Please register to: [email protected]

The Winnipeg Belly & Baby Fair is coming up on Sunday October 20 at Earl Grey CC! Stop by our table and say hi and ask any of those pelvic health questions you've been dying to know! Don't want to ask about what's going on "down there" in public? Pick up one of our info pages to take home and read. Look forward to seeing you there! Are you coming to see us? Pre-register by Oct 17 for a chance to win a $100 shopping credit: https://www.facebook.com/events/2553954521291002/

We're looking forward to joining so many baby businesses at the Winnipeg Belly & Baby Fair including Nest Family Centre & Store, Family First Chiropractic, Dr. Kristen Mitteness, Family Acupuncture Wellness Clinic, Kemper Reflexology Will you there too? Pre-register for this FREE event by clicking "find tickets" and filling in the form here: https://www.facebook.com/events/2553954521291002/

"Incontinence doesn't kill you, it just takes your life away." October is breast cancer awareness month and several of our DSPT physics had the opportunity to learn more about pelvic floor therapy for urogenital and breast cancer rehabilitation in Portland last weekend. One of the big "take aways" from the weekend was that medical management is focussed on survival. But then what... There are many side effects of cancer and medical treatments including pain, fatigue, bladder or bowel incontinence, painful intercourse, among others. Physiotherapists, specifically those trained in pelvic health, can provide rehab for the side effects of cancer and cancer treatments so that you don't just survive, but THRIVE! #pelvicfloor #pelvicfloorhealth #breastcancerawareness #breastcancercare #donnasarnaphysiotherapy

Are you coming to see us at the 2019 Winnipeg Belly & Baby Fair? Share this post + pre-register by Oct 17 and you will be entered to WIN a $100 Shopping Credit... for ANY vendor at the Fair. Pre-register here by clicking "going" on top left, then "find tickets" and filling in the form https://www.facebook.com/events/2553954521291002/

**Looking for 13 participants for the Kor Restore Fit Trial** The Kor Restore fit tests have been going so well, that the team is looking for 13 more participants to reach a new goal for their study! Please see the attached poster for participation criteria and contact information. ... Please like and share!

Have you ever heard of the term overactive bladder or OAB? It is associated with a very strong urge to urinate and often the inability to get to a toilet in time. What you eat or drink can be affecting the function and health of your bladder. Lifestyle modifications or behavior therapies can be an effective tool that can help. You can try these tips before trying other types of treatment, such as medications or surgery, or in combination with them. Focus on fluids and foo...d -How much fluid you drink can influence your bladder habits, and so might certain foods you eat. Drinking too much fluid makes you urinate more often. Drinking too much too quickly can overwhelm your bladder, creating a strong sense of urgency. -Even if you need to drink more because you exercise a lot or work outdoors you don't have to drink all fluids at once. Try drinking smaller amounts throughout the day, such as 16 ounces (473 milliliters) at each meal and 8 ounces (237 milliliters) between meals. -If you get up several times at night to urinate: Drink more of your fluids in the morning and afternoon rather than at night -Skip alcohol and beverages with caffeine, such as coffee, tea and cola, which increase urine production -Remember that fluids come not only from beverages, but also from foods such as soup -Drinking too little fluid can lead to a buildup of body waste products in your urine. Highly concentrated urine is dark yellow and has a strong smell. It can irritate your bladder, increasing the urge and frequency with which you need to go. Bladder irritants Certain foods and beverages might irritate your bladder, including: Coffee, tea and carbonated drinks, even without caffeine, Alcohol, Certain acidic fruits oranges, grapefruits, lemons and limes and fruit juices, Spicy foods, Tomato-based products, Carbonated drinks, Artificial sweeteners, Chocolate Consider avoiding these possible bladder irritants for about a week to see if your symptoms improve. Then gradually every one to two days add one back into your diet, noting any changes in urinary urgency, frequency or incontinence. You might not have to eliminate your favorite foods and drinks entirely. Simply cutting down on the amount might help, too. Need help getting your "Mind over Bladder"? See a pelvic health PT!

Donna Sarna Physiotherapy is excited to welcome Physiotherapist, Marlee Gallagher, to our team! Marlee graduated from the University of Manitoba in 2013. She has worked in orthopedics and is also a Certified Hand Therapist. Marlee will also be treating pelvic health clients. Welcome Marlee!!

Congratulations to DSPT physiotherapist, Heather Plett, on the birth of her beautiful baby girl, Anna! Heather and Mike, along with their boys Tyler and Theo, welcomed Anna on September 2. We hear everyone is healthy and happy, and we can't wait to meet her!

The Pilates on Corydon Fall schedule is up! To sign up for any of the sessions email [email protected] or call 204-475-6940 https://static1.squarespace.com//Poster+Pilates+-+Sept-Oct

Returning to activity post-partum is a big deal. Moms want to be able to do something that makes them feel like an individual/sane/back to normal... the list goes on. While there are general guidelines for returning to running, it's not a one plan fits all deal. It must be a step by step progression to the end goal. Which step do you start on? That depends too. There are so many factors that contribute to readiness to return to sport that practitioners must look at each case individually. Julie Wiebe, PT has written another great blog on the subject. Click the link below to read her article. If you have any questions about how to return to the activities you love, come talk to us at DSPT! https://www.juliewiebept.com/return-to-run-considerations-/

A study at University College Cork warns that lack of knowledge about the pelvic floor has been associated with higher levels of pelvic floor dysfunction. "It is clear that low levels of knowledge of the pelvic floor are associated with a high prevalence of PFD, and that by simply increasing awareness of the pelvic floor and pelvic floor muscle exercises, we can reduce symptoms of PFD and thus improve quality of life," said the report, What Does Your Pelvic Floor Do For You?...: Knowledge of the Pelvic Floor in Female University Students. The findings of this report will be presented at the International Urogynecological Association later this year. So in case you were wondering "for a friend"... The pelvic floor is a layer of muscles that runs from your pubic bone at the front of your body to your lower spine at the back. It has been likened to a hammock or trampoline which supports and holds your pelvic organs - including your uterus, vagina, bowel and bladder - in place. In men the pelvic floor supports the bladder, bowels, and prostate. If you have urine or bowel leakage, pelvic pain, painful intercourse, or want to know how to make sure your pelvic floor is working the way it should, speak to a pelvic floor physiotherapist! #dontignoreyourpelvicfloor https://www.independent.ie//women-have-said-theyre-not-awa

LOOKING FOR MORE PARTICIPANTS! The response for the Kor Restore Fit Test has been great so far... so great that the Kor Restore team has decided to increase the number of participants! If you, or anyone else you know is interested in taking part in June or July, please contact Abigail (contact info on photo).

TO OUR NEW AND EXISTING CLIENTS: While technology can be helpful, it can be really inconvenient when things go wrong. Unfortunately we had an issue with our scheduling system and have lost all information entered between May 8 and 24, 2019. So if you have scheduled, rescheduled or cancelled any future appointments during this timeframe, we no longer have record of those appointments or changes. We are asking if you could please help us out by either calling us at (204)-452-2...608 or emailing us at [email protected] with any future appointments or changes you made. This would be very helpful in order to avoid double booking any appointments. Also if you know of anyone in your family or circle of friends who has called to book an initial assessment during this timeframe, can you please pass this message along to them, as we no longer have any of their contact information in order to restore their appointments. We apologize for the inconvenience and any confusion as we sort this all out. Thank you to all of our amazing clients who have been so understanding over the past few weeks! We are very sorry if you have received this message twice or have already responded. We are going to whatever lengths necessary not to disappoint our clients, as we attempt to reach all necessary clients in order to rebuild our schedule.

***IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT*** While technology can be helpful, it can be really inconvenient when things go wrong. Unfortunately we had an issue with our scheduling system and have lost all information entered between May 8 and 24, 2019. So if you have scheduled, rescheduled or cancelled any future appointments during this timeframe, we no longer have record of those appointments or changes. We are asking if you could please help us out by either calling us at (204)-452-260...8 or emailing us at [email protected] with any future appointments or changes you made. This would be very helpful in order to avoid double booking any appointments. Also if you know of anyone in your family or circle of friends who has called to book an initial assessment during this timeframe, can you please pass this message along to them, as we no longer have any of their contact information in order to restore their appointments. We apologize for the inconvenience and any confusion as we sort this all out! Thank you to all of our amazing clients who have been so understanding over the past few weeks!!!