Kachan Physiotherapy
5567 Cunard Street B3K 1C5 Halifax, NS, Canada

COVID-19 Update ------------------ We are closely monitoring the level of community spread of COVID-19 in Halifax. Our clinic remains open. We are following the most current COVID-19 guidelines provided by the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness. These include comprehensive protocols to ensure safe delivery of services. -... Click here (http://kachanphysio.com/covid-19.php) to read more about the new changes in place for your upcoming appointments.We will continue to offer Telehealth appointments via a secure web conferencing platform for patients who prefer this form of care. Please let Nicole ([email protected]) know if you prefer this option. - Wishing you continued good health, Kachan Team See more

This weekend, David Kachan is participating in the Ride for Cancer. It is the largest cycling fundraising event in Atlantic Canada that since 2015 has raised $2....6 million for cancer care. Click here: https://fundraise.yourrideforcancer.ca//davidka/road-100km to read more on why David is raising money and joining the fight to help build the best cancer care program in our region. Way to go David!

Ainslee McCann, Physiotherapist We asked our staff for the inside scoop! 1. Favourite snack: Sour candy ... 2. Best Sandwich: Peanut butter and banana 3. How do you stay active: Running, hiking, and strength training 4. Best place to travel: Easter Island and Scotland 5. How are you staying busy during the pandemic: Spending extra time with my 2 year old son and reading To see Ainslee’s full bio, head to our website: http://kachanphysio.com/ainslee-mccann/ #Ourteam #Halinative * Photo credit Carah MacIsaac

Tissue healing is the natural process that occurs after a soft tissue injury. We often aren’t sure what to do when an injury occurs; should we rest, should we ice, should we heat? Focusing on the stages of tissue healing will help you to know what home treatments you can use, and when you should start to load the tissue. Soft tissue healing is the process of damaged tissue being replaced by living tissue, through regeneration and repair. ... 24-72 hours - 7 days post injury: INFLAMMATORY PHASE The goal of this phase is to control bleeding that occurs when tissue is damaged. Cells are deployed to the area of injury that will encourage clotting, and results with increased blood supply and swelling to the area. ** (1-7 Days): minimize pain and inflammation RICE - Relative Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation Avoid activities or positions that contribute to pain, but continue to do your activities of daily living 48 hrs-2-3 weeks post injury: PROLIFERATIVE PHASE TIssue begins to be stronger during this phase, as collagen is produced to form scar tissue. The demand for inflammation decreases as the cells responsible for building stronger collagen are introduced. Cells work to repair the soft tissue injury. The tissue is becoming stronger, but can be re-injured in this phase. ** (7 days -2-3 weeks): Sub Acute: Pain free range of motion drills Begin to introduce activity and load - do not go through pain at this stage 3 weeks - 6 weeks - 6 months: REMODELLING PHASE The goal of this phase is tissue organization, and the development of a functional scar similar to the nearby tissue. It is in this stage that strengthening, return to activity, and loading of the tissue helps to maximize the strength and stability of the injured tissue. ** (3 - 6 weeks) Stretching to improve mobility of the tissue, and avoid changes in flexibility Strengthening to load the tissue, and aid in the organization of the injured tissue Return to activity - focus on the 24 hour recover rule. Tissue should feel no worse 24hrs after a new activity. If pain occurs and lasts longer than this return to RICE until the pain settles. If you find you are not recovering from an injury, p

There’s a new physiotherapist in town who has completed her quarantine and is ready to treat! Welcome to the team Jaime Conrick #physiotherapist #physiotherapy #halifax #novascotia

Myofascial Trigger Points (AKA knots) are those nasty sore spots often found in our neck, base of our skull, low back, hips, calfves, the list goes on. What are they? Trigger points are hypersensitive bands of contracted muscle that are unable to relax that are due to muscle overload or stress. Prolonged contraction of the muscle decreases blood flow and the area in the muscle can become ischemic, meaning it lacks blood flow. ATP is an important compound in blood that is ne...eded to release the bonds between muscle fibers so they can relax. If there is a lack of blood flow than the bonds between the bands of muscle fibers are unable to release and eventually the trigger point becomes pain generating. Latent trigger points are spots that only hurt when we press on them. While active trigger points refer pain even at rest. For example certain muscles in the neck can refer to the head and feel like we are experiencing a headache. Are there any treatments? There are many ways to relieve trigger point pain, massage therapy, heat, dry needling, stretching, etc. These techniques alone are affective at relieving pain short term but the trigger point will return often within a few days to weeks if the source of the problem is not fixed. What to do? Heat and self massaging are effective techniques at managing the pain but an assessment from a physiotherapist can help to identify the underlying cause for the trigger points. Treating the cause will help keep them away longterm. If you would like to book an appointment, directly contact the clinic at [email protected] or (902) 444 1499. *Source Bron, Carel, and Jan D. Dommerholt. "Etiology of myofascial trigger points." Current pain and headache reports 16.5 (2012): 439-444.

We are excited to announce that Kachan Physiotherapy will be reopening on June 5th! We want to assure you that we will be doing all we can to keep you safe when attending appointments at our clinic. We will be following the COVID-19 guidelines of the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness, which include comprehensive protocols to ensure safe delivery of services. To read more about the many changes we are implementing click here: http://kachanphysio.com/covid-19.php I...f you would like a book an appointment with one of our physiotherapy associates call (902) 444-1499 or email [email protected]. We will also continue to offer Telehealth for people who would prefer to continue with this form of care. We’ve missed you and look forward to catching up!

David Kachan, Clinic Owner, Physiotherapist We asked our staff for the inside scoop! 1. Favourite snack: French cuisine is my favourite, and I would choose savoury over sweet for a snack... 2. How do you stay active: I primarily was a runner for many years. I now combine road cycling, running, indoor rowing and strength training 3. Best sandwich: I like salami or turkey on rye with lettuce and mayo, no butter, and a sharp cheddar cheese. No tomatoes - they make the bread soggy! 4. Favourite place to travel: I love Scandinavia. The culture, history and cuisine is great. Half of the enjoyment of travelling there is seeing my wife's excitement. She was born in Sweden and it holds a special place in her heart. 5. How are you staying busy during the pandemic: I am enjoying the unexpected time with my adult children. COVID - 19 has allowed us to spend time together that we never thought we would have a chance again in our lifetime. We are watching movies, playing games, and cooking and making sure to spend an hour a day doing social distanced physical activity. To see David’s full bio, check out our website: http://kachanphysio.com/david-kachan/ #Ourteam #Saskatchewanian @ Halifax, Nova Scotia