Evolution Physiotherapy
436 Hazeldean Road, Suite 200 K2L 1T9 Kanata, ON, Canada

CoFit Activity #7: Kite boarding. I had never seen Kiteboarders on the Ottawa River in March...until today! Brave souls - there is still some ice along parts of the shore. I'll wait till I can travel to warmer climates again (first 2 pictures are at Long Bay in March of 2019).

We’re excited to join #ottawa startup, @neurovine_ai research trials connecting #concussion patients with their own brain data to help speed return-to-sport/work/life. We’re looking forward to piloting this breakthrough technology and working with Neurovine to improve the road to concussion recovery for our clients. #WearableTech #AI #ConcussionRecovery #HealthTech

Exercise is the most amazing medicine we can take every day. You get to adjust and optimize the dose yourself. We need to keep promoting it's many benefits.

CoFit Activity #6: Skating outdoors on the Rideau Canal at sunrise, when the ice is good (and the TEMP is only -8) is a great way to start the day!

CoFit Activity #5: Strength Training. This can be challenging for some with gyms closed, but you can work on your mobility and technique with body weight exercises in the interim. Creating and maintaining the routine is the most important thing.

Happy Holidays from Evolution Physiotherapy! We are fortunate that our clinic will continue to be open, following the Ontario Government announcement on Monday, Dec. 21st. We will be open on December 29, 30, and 31st. We'll be back to our regular hours Monday to Friday starting January 4th.

COFIT Activity #3: Hiking (Luskville Falls)

COFIT Activity #2 Golf (even better when walking up hills in the Ottawa Valley).

Follow the recent advice published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Every step you take leads to better health! https://bjsm.bmj.com//early/2020/06/19/bjsports-2020-102661

COFIT activity: cycling to Parliament Hill

The research continues to be very clear on this topic. Getting fit and staying fit is important for soooooo many reasons! Check out our Instagram page over the next few weeks for examples of what the staff at Evolution Physiotherapy have been doing to stay fit since early March of 2020. Please share what you've been doing by commenting on our site and send us any pictures you'd like us to post.

Welcome back Vicky! Vicky Follett will be returning from her maternity leave on Friday, September 4th. She will be working on Monday's and Friday's in September.

Evolution Physiotherapy has always believed that exercise rehabilitation and exercise promotion should improve the health of our clients and community. Over the last few years, The British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) has been one of the best scientific journals for us to follow to stay up to date with the latest research in these areas.

Exercise for osteoarthritis is challenging. It requires a detailed assessment of not only the arthritic joint, but the entire body. Evolution Physiotherapy's team can build your individualized exercise program based on your clinical presentation -- including your alignment, muscle tightness, muscle stability, muscle strength, as well as your goals and expectations. Proper instruction and coaching is also key to any exercise program. Being handed a sheet of exercises without ...proper instruction or demonstration doesn't work. At Evolution Physiotherapy, we break down each exercise sequence in your individualized program with pictures and videos to support you at home or at the gym. We will monitor your progress and advance your program as you need. Here is an example of one of our custom Evolution Physiotherapy exercise videos - they are a key part to our video treatment and our individualized exercise program and services. https://youtu.be/0Axy6vRIBVE

Unfortunately, most people with osteoarthritis aren’t receiving ‘best care.’ Good treatments that do make a positive difference with osteoarthritis require behavioural changes. Exercise, self management strategies, and weight loss (when appropriate), should be the main focus to create positive, life long changes. Professor David Hunter is a leading rheumatologist and researcher. He is regarded as a world expert on osteoarthritis. Follow this link to listen to his expert advice. https://soundcloud.com//professor-david-hunter-talks-osteo

Exercise has been proven to be the most effective treatment for early and moderate osteoarthritis of our joints. Therapeutic exercise does not harm knee cartilage. Appropriate exercise should not trigger inflammation.

"Did you know physiotherapists can create exercise programs? Many people have old injuries stopping them from reaching their exercise goals. Physiotherapists work with you to create programs to rehab (or prehab) your injury, as well as build your mobility, stability, endurance, and strength. Message us to learn more about the programs offered to you at Evolution Physiotherapy!"

See our new video 'Evolution Physiotherapy COVID-19 Re-Opening' for an overview of what an in-clinic appointment looks like when we re-open the clinic tomorrow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0vvb0g9Q4s&t=1s

We have great news to share! Evolution Physiotherapy has been given approval to loosen restrictions on who we see in person, and are ramping up to re-open the clinic in SAFE MODE on June 1st! We have been working hard to get everything in place to maximize the safety of our environment, including: daily COVID-19 screening of all staff and all clients entering the clinic, managing client flow, disinfecting requirements, safe distancing, and personal protective equipment when... in close proximity to your physiotherapist. Some things we want you to know: All appointments must be booked in advance. Contact us at [email protected] or call 613 271 5800 and we’ll get you set up! You will notice some changes when you come to the clinic for your appointment including hygiene stations, physical distancing measures, and no waiting area, as you will be taken immediately to your treatment room. All appointments, payments, and invoices will be handled remotely by our admin team so there is no waiting at the main desk in the clinic. We will be seeing clients in our private treatment rooms, with our continued commitment to one-on-one physiotherapy treatment to limit the contact you have with others while in the clinic. We will be taking extra time between each appointment to clean and sanitize treatment rooms, equipment and high touch areas. We are booking a limited number of in person appointments the week of June 1st. This will help us welcome back both our clients and our staff and implement our new protocols. More appointments times with our expert team will be available from June 8th onwards. We will continue to offer video appointments for clients as an alternative to in-clinic appointments. We’ve had great feedback from our virtual appointments and we feel this is valuable service for the present and the future. The team here at Evolution Physiotherapy is looking forward to welcoming you back and being your trusted team for all your physiotherapy needs!

May is 'Exercise is Medicine' Month. Have you had your daily dose today? http://evolutionphysiotherapy.com/ser/exercise-is-medicine/

It is hard to believe how fast the last 8 weeks have gone by. We have been offering video appointments since Monday, March 23rd. The feedback we have received from our clients regarding the video appointments has been overwhelmingly positive! Our latest blog post http://evolutionphysiotherapy.com/blog/ describes the positive lessons we’ve learned as physiotherapists and the health outcomes we’ve been able to deliver at a distance for our clients.

The growing outbreak of COVID-19 has affected each one of us in multiple ways: our families, friends, businesses and way of life. This outbreak is extraordinary in terms of scale, speed, and uncertainty. Evolution Physiotherapy remains physically closed, and at this time, we do not have a scheduled date to re-open the clinic. We await guidance from all levels of Government and our Public Health authorities, although we anticipate that it will likely be a number of months befo...re we are able to offer any in-person physiotherapy services at the clinic. We will continue to consider the best way to support you and your health, including virtual/telehealth appointments as an alternative to your regular in-person physiotherapy appointments. We have been using our new Physitrack platform for some virtual/telehealth appointments this week, and the feedback from our clients has been very positive. We care deeply about the health of our clients and our wider community, and we thank you very much for your patience and understanding as we do our part to overcome this challenging situation. For those of you that have a future appointment or recent past appointment, keep your eyes open for a message from us in the next few days (and see our infographic below). Stay safe and healthy.

IMPORTANT UPDATE RE: COVID-19 ***TEMPORARY CLINIC CLOSURE*** Please note that the clinic is EXTENDING ITS CLOSURE for another week until March 27th. ... For those that would like to access physiotherapy services next week (assessments or treatments), some physiotherapists are available to provide secure virtual appointments as a temporary alternative to your regular in-person physiotherapy appointments. If your physiotherapist feels this option would be beneficial for your treatment the admin team will reach out to you. If you would like more information about our secure virtual appointments, please contact the clinic directly by phone or text at 613-271-5800 or via email at [email protected] Thank you for your patience and understanding. Sincerely, Allen Hicks & The Evolution Physiotherapy Team

IMPORTANT UPDATE RE: COVID-19 ***TEMPORARY CLINIC CLOSURE*** As a valued client of Evolution ... Physiotherapy, the health and safety of our clients and staff is our top priority. Due to the recent recommendations by Ottawa's Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Vera Etches, regarding the COVID -19 pandemic, Evolution Physiotherapy will be closed Monday, March 16th through to Friday, March 20th. We will continue to monitor the situation daily and may extend the closure longer if required. For those that would like to access physiotherapy services next week (assessments or treatments), some physiotherapists are available to provide secure virtual appointments as a temporary alternative to your regular in-person physiotherapy appointments. If your physiotherapist feels this option would be beneficial for your treatment the admin team will reach out to you. If you would like more information about our secure virtual appointments, please contact the clinic directly by phone or text at 613-271-5800 or via email at [email protected] Thank you for your patience and understanding. Sincerely, Allen Hicks & The Evolution Physiotherapy Team

IN RESPONSE TO THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) AND SEASONAL FLU ISSUES As a valued client of Evolution Physiotherapy your safety and health concerns are our top priority. We recognize this is a serious situation and are taking appropriate steps in reducing your exposure risk. We will remain open and continue to take and treat patients. We will be adding these extra precautions to our everyday cleaning practices:-... - Treatment beds will be sprayed and wiped down using our BioText cleaner (a hospital grade disinfectant) TWO times between each client appointment. - Linens and towels are changed between clients and this practice will continue. - All gym/clinic equipment will be wiped down regularly throughout the day. - Purell Hand Sanitizer bottles will be available at various stations in the clinic and in each individual treatment room. - The front desk reception area will be wiped down regularly and vigilantly with Lysol cleaning wipes. - Treating physiotherapists will be using gloves as necessary during your treatment. - As a patient, please do not hesitate to postpone your appointment should you feel unwell. - Based on statistics, if you are over 60 with any pre-existing condition (heart disease, diabetes, cancer or have a compromised immune system) please consider taking a pause in your treatment and stay home. - TeleHealth appointments are available should you wish to consider them as a temporary alternative to your regular physiotherapy appointment. If you have any questions or additional concerns please do not hesitate to contact the clinic directly on 613 271-5800. Please also note our revised clinic hours for March Break (March 16-20). Monday March 16th - 12pm to 7pm Tuesday March 17th - 11am to 7pm Wednesday March 18th - 7am to 7pm Thursday March 19th - 11am to7pm Friday March 20th - 7am to 6pm.

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You can now text us!! Please know that we now have the ability to send and receive texts on our phone line 613 271-5800.