Kamloops Physiotherapy and Sports Injury
1-683 Seymour Street V2C 2H1 Kamloops, BC, Canada

Thank-you to Kelsey Grimm from Healing Spaces for speaking with us today about mental health and burnout. For teaching us to recognize the signs and symptoms within ourselves and others that can lead to burnout, and for reminding us to practice mindfulness and have strategies to combat the stresses in our lives. Thanks Kelsey!

An interesting study looking at Collegiate level athletes. Vitamin D helps to regulate calcium levels in your body, so it makes sense that low levels of Vitamin D can negatively affect bone health.

How are your New Year's Resolutions coming along? If you're struggling with fitness goals, consider making an appointment with one of our Kinesiologists. They can help design a program specifically for you based on your goals, schedule, and current level of fitness. Call today to book your appointment. 250-314-0788

An interesting, thought provoking study that could show promise in aiding the prevention of some ankle sprains. It will be interesting to see what impact this could have (if any) on court shoe manufacturers.

Thank-you to all of our staff and clients who donated to help those less fortunate this holiday season. Thank-you to Jen Jones for organizing and dropping off the donations at the Food Bank before the Holidays.

Exercising your Brain - This holiday season, many Canadians are feeling the strain of the pandemic. During this challenging time, a lot of people are using reg...ular exercise to stay in shape. What often goes unrecognized is that regular exercise also offers benefits for your brain. Research consistently shows that regardless of your age or fitness level, making the time to exercise provides important mental health benefits. See more

Thank You! Thank you! If 2020 taught us anything, it includes an appreciation and focus on the things that are important in life. Connections to family and frie...nds, an appreciation for the healing effects of nature, the value of supporting our community and the ability to ask for help when we need it. The KPCC asked for all of this, when we started our fundraising drive for the month of December, and the community responded. Wow, did you ever! We initially set a goal to match the $1500.00 generously donated by Kamloops Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Centre. We did that during the initial days of the campaign, so we adjusted our goal to double that - to $3,000.00 in community donations. Of the four local networks that the KPCC manages, the Isobel Lake Winter Network is our newest network, but it requires a lot of volunteer efforts to maintain, with a dedicated team of groomers, 2 snowmobiles, a roller groomer, a grooming drag, a trailer to haul everything and insurance to cover it all. These funds raised will not only support the Isobel groomed trails, but will help us maintain the Pineview Trail Network, which is a local favourite all summer. And now, its time to thank our donors! WE DID IT! 50 community members responded to our challenge and donated a total of $3,740.00, adding their financial support to the amazing donation of $1500.00 from Kamloops Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Centre! The KPCC would also like to again acknowledge recent community club donations of $500.00 to the Pineview Trail Network from the members of the Kamloops Bike Riders Association - KBRA and $500.00 from the Kamloops Hiking Club, for the Isobel and Pineview Networks that we all share and enjoy! Thank you very much everyone! Your support is so appreciated. You can donate anytime by etransfer to [email protected] and watch for opportunities to assist us with trail days coming next spring. Until then, stay healthy everyone. Our community is awesome. Happy Trails in 2021!

Kamloops Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Centre will be closed over the holidays. We will reopen again on January 2. We would like to thank everyone for your continued support throughout a challenging 2020. We look forward to seeing everyone again in the New Year.

It's snowing!!! If you love those Isobel trails the snow is coming and they'll need some grooming! Please donate to assure we can continue to maintain this love...ly winter riding area. And don't forget spring is coming again and those Pineview trails will also need love ! Join us in thanking Kamloops Physiotherapy in their generous $1500 donation to these riding areas. Etransfer [email protected] or drop cash in person to the Bicycle Cafe here in Kamloops See more

Thursdays are Jeans Day at Kamloops Physiotherapy! Therapists and staff donate $2 each Thursday for the opportunity to wear jeans at work in support of our chosen charity Kidsport.

Thank you to all the riders who have reached out and requested we continue the fundraiser past the original goal set by Kamloops Physiotherapy. Local riders ha...ve suggested we try to double the goal amount to $3000. Funds will go directly back to maintaining and upgrading the trails in the Isobel and Pineview trail networks. Kicking this off local rider Leif Ernst came in with a $500 donation. Amazing! So much appreciation for all the donors from the KPCC! Thanks to everyone making great things possible in the Kamloops riding community. Etransfer [email protected] today or drop cash donations off at the Bicycle Cafe at 1012 Victoria Street during business hours See more

Thanks for your support!!

1 week to go! With the end fast approaching, the folks at Kamloops Physiotherapy have raised almost $1000 and ‘Moved’ over 500 km. Help us get past the $1000 threshold by donating today. Go to www.movember.com and search for Kamloops Physiotherapy to donate. Thank-you everyone for your donations so far.

A few more donations in for the Isobel Lake and the Pineview trail networks. Let's beat the challenge set by Kamloops Physiotherapy! Keep donating in either by e-transfer to [email protected] or cash donation in person at the Bicycle Cafe Kamloops.

With new Provincial Health Orders coming out yesterday, many people are asking if we are still open. Nothing has changed for us with the new orders. Our therapists and staff are wearing masks at all times in our clinics. We have required clients to wear masks since re-opening our doors in May. We take the health of our clients and our staff very seriously at Kamloops Physiotherapy, and we are committed to doing our part to stop the spread of Covid-19. To make an appointment, please call 250-314-0788.

We're more than half way and the team at Kamloops Physiotherapy has done a great job of fundraising! So far we have raised over $600 for Movember! Please visit our page to donate.

Lest we forget....

The results are in! In our friendly clinic Movember competition, Stacy edged out John in both funds raised and kilometers ‘moved’. Stacy raised an impressive $370, while John raised $280. Stacy walked, ran or hiked 215.31km, while John logged 202.62km. Together, the Kamloops Physiotherapy team raised $1530 and ‘moved’ 735.77km. Thanks to team captain Jen Jones, as well as Tim Schmidt, Jennifer Denby, Sue Grono and Kevin Stoll for participating and fundraising, as well as the rest of the KP staff for contributing. A big thanks to everyone who helped make our Movember a huge success by donating, moving, growing, or participating in some way.

No, it’s not Halloween yet!! This weekend, Kamloops Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Centre hosted a Sports First Responder Course. Thanks to Sport Physiotherapy Canada for putting together this course, and to Harry Toor for making the trip up from Vancouver to teach us.

This month, the men and women of Kamloops Physiotherapy will be participating to fundraise for men's health. Staff members have signed up for 'Move for Movember' and will be attempting to walk, run or hike 60+ km in the month of Movember. Help support this worthy cause. Go to www.movember.com and search Kamloops Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Centre. Thank-you for your support.

Check out this blog post by the British Journal of Sports Medicine regarding exercising while wearing a mask.

Amazing! The team at Kamloops Physiotherapy has raised $1500 in support of men's health. They have also walked, run or hiked a combined 700 km!! Thank-you to everyone who donated.

Congratulations to physiotherapist Jen Jones and her friend Kyleen Horodyski, who competed in the Merritt Crown 1/2 mountain bike race this weekend. It took them 4.5 hours to complete the 45 km race with a grueling 1600m of climbing. They crossed the finish line together in 3rd place. Way to go girls!

Not sure where to go for treatment? Weve got you covered. Whether its back pain, neck pain, Vertigo, a sports injury, hand problem, or any other muscle or joint pain, we have the right therapist for you. We have physiotherapists with additional training in Orthopaedics, Sports Injuries, Hand Therapy, Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS), Acupuncture, TMJ disorders, Ultrasound Imaging, Concussion assessment, Chronic Pain and Vestibular assessment. We also have Kinesiologists w...ho can help you with your fitness goals and get you in shape for whatever you need to do. Whether youve injured your back, pulled a muscle, or require regular treatment for a long-standing injury, our Registered Massage Therapist has the experience to get you moving in the right direction. Call us today to book your appointment. We are now open 7 days a week with 2 locations to serve you. Call 250-314-0788. See more

Its a sweep! Congratulations to Catherine and Amy, as well as all of the therapists at both of our locations. A big thank-you to our patients for voting.

Kamloops Physiotherapy is pleased to welcome UBC Masters of Physiotherapy student Jayden. She will be with us for a 5 week practicum from August 24-September 25. Jayden is on the cusp of graduating from the UBC program, and it is our pleasure to assist her towards that end. She will be working with therapists at our Seymour Street location. Kamloops Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Centre is proud to be a Clinical Education Site for the UBC Masters of Physiotherapy Program.

Its never too early to start planning ahead! The sun is shining now, so theres no better time to get in shape! Want to condition yourself for your Winter activities and not sure where to start? Do you have a nagging injury that bothers you every ski season that you want to address beforehand? Let us help! Our Physiotherapists can help you figure out how to best address your individual needs with a thorough assessment and an individually tailored treatment program. Our K...inesiologists can develop a stretching and/or strengthening program to address your weak spots, and our Registered Massage Therapist can help to release those chronically tight muscles that you struggle with. Book your appointment now! (250) 314-0788 See more

The staff at Kamloops Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Centre tried to bring on Summer today by wearing their best casual Summer attire. Not only was it a nice day for it, but it was also a good excuse to raise some money for our chosen charity, KidSport.

Check out this interesting video that explains what sciatica is and how to differentiate it from some other forms of leg pain. If you are having leg symptoms and arent sure how to treat it, see one of our therapists to understand what is causing it and how to best treat it. Call our office to book an appointment today. 250-314-0788

What is Kinesiology? Kinesiology is the science of human movement. Kinesiologists are University trained exercise professionals. At Kamloops Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Centre, our Kinesiologists can help you recover from injury by guiding you through 1:1 personalized exercise programs in-clinic, or virtually through Tele-Rehabilitation online. They can also help you reach your fitness goals by developing specific exercise programs to meet your individual needs. Call 250-314-0788 to book your appointment today with Jenn or Sue.

Did you know that Kamloops Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Centre is now open Saturdays and Sundays? We are offering physiotherapy with Tim Schmidt MPT, massage therapy with Lexis Rempel RMT, and kinesiology with Jenn Denby, all at our downtown clinic at 683 Seymour Street. Open 7 days a week to help Kamloops recover.

At Kamloops Physiotherapy we care greatly about your health. We are very happy to be back in the clinic offering hands-on treatment for those that most benefit from this option. We continue to offer virtual care Tele-Rehabilitation whenever this is the best choice. Check out our COVID-19 Safety Plan https://kamloopsphysiotherapy.ca/covid-19-safety-plan/

Its official! Tuesday May 19th, Kamloops Physiotherapy will resume in-clinic appointments. We are starting with just a few physiotherapists on Tuesday but we will have our full staff of physiotherapists and our Registered Massage Therapist returning over the next 3-10 days. The quality of service you always expect from our clinic will be the same but some things about the experience will be a different. Stay tuned for a video tour of what to expect but until then this article gives you an idea how businesses and clinics similar to ours are keeping our staff and patients safe as we re-open. Remember Tele-Rehabilitation is still a great option if you cant make it in. https://www.cbc.ca//bc-businesses-reopen-covid-19-1.5574588

Did you hear the news reports that physiotherapy, kinesiology and massage therapy services may be able to resume in-clinic appointments in BC as early as May 19th? At Kamloops Physiotherapy we are very excited and very busy preparing for the earliest possible date to resume in-clinic services. There are many details to work out and our schedule is not set yet. We are waiting on guidelines from the College of Physical Therapists and WorkSafe BC on how we can best ensure the co...ntinued health of our staff and our valued patients in this second phase. We presently continue to serve our current patients and assess new patients with our very successful Tele-Rehabilitation service. We will definitely be continuing to offer these Virtual Video appointments together with in-clinic service when we do return to seeing people in the clinic. Our capacity for in-clinic services may be reduced so Tele-Rehabilitation will allow us to serve more patients. Stay tuned for more information as we get closer to the date for resumption of in-clinic service. You will definitely hear from us personally when we are ready to start booking you in.We are looking forward to re-connecting with you all in the days and weeks to come!

Check out John speaking with Shelly Joyce of CBC Radio Kamloops about how we are serving our patients and community during this time of physical distancing. https://youtu.be/iOpCaLYGCes

Here is a short video clip with audio to demonstrate a Tele-Rehabilitation appointment.

With most of us stuck inside most of our days it is still a good idea to get outside on your own or with your family for some physically distanced exercise. When Kevin Stoll, Jen Jones and John Howick are not inside helping their patients with Tele- Rehabilitation video appointments they have been getting outside on bikes or skis.

For anyone wondering how to manage their symptoms while we are all physical distancing here is a great interview with one of our physiotherapy colleagues in West Vancouver. http://globalnews.ca//68/remote-physiotherapy-coronavirus/

Holidays like Easter are a time of family traditions. Have you been able to keep up your traditions this year or are you connecting with your family in a different way? This year one tradition got turned around at our house as our daughters had us parents running through the neighborhood on a clever scavenger hunt. (John looked extra cool carrying his little basket up and down the streets). Happy Easter everyone from Kamloops Physiotherapy. Peace and good health to all.

Have you been working or studying from home recently? Are you feeling more tension or discomfort in your neck, back or jaw? Here are ideas on how to alleviate some of this. If you need more guidance call Kamloops Physiotherapy at 250 314 0788 and we can connect with you at your home with a Tele-Rehabilitation Virtual" visit. https://www.theglobeandmail.com//article-expert-advice-on/

We have all heard the saying when life gives you lemons.... All of us lately have been served a lot of lemons and for some of you a snow storm in April is just one more lemon. John decided to make some lemonade and enjoyed one of the best Fat bike rides of this (extended) season. The sun is out now so keep smiling!

Are you wondering how you can access a physiotherapist at Kamloops Physiotherapy while maintaining social distancing? Are you unsure if your extended benefits plan will cover Tele-Rehabilitation? Presently ICBC, Great West Life/Canada Life and Sun Life have stated they consider a Tele-Rehab Virtual Visit equivalent to an in-clinic visit and are thus covering physiotherapy as they typically have. Pacific Blue Cross has announced that they are covering Tele-Rehabilitation follo...w-up appointments for our current clients (except policy # 50000). If your insurance company is not listed here contact them and ask them what their coverage policy is on Virtual Visits/Tele-Rehabilitation. Our association is speaking with as many insurance companies as they can to advocate for extended medical benefit coverage for Tele-Rehabilitation so you can continue to access your physiotherapist during this time of social distancing. See more

Kamloops Physiotherapy is excited to announce that we are now offering Tele-Rehabilitation! What is Tele-Rehabilitation (Tele-Rehab)? It is virtual access to your Physiotherapist or Kinesiologist. All you need is a computer, tablet/iPad or smartphone that can be used for video chat similar to Skype or Facetime It is an easy and innovative way to assess and treat patients in need. Whether you are from an area where services are not available or you have health/mobili...ty issues that do not allow you to come to the clinic, we are available to you. A Tele-Rehab appointment may include assessment, instruction in self-treatment techniques, education on your injury/condition, exercises and exercise progression, monitoring and guiding you through the stages of injury and rehabilitation to the best of our ability. Just call us at 250-314-0788 and we will take care of you! See more

Kamloops Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Centre has moved into a period of altered service delivery to facilitate social distancing. Wednesday March 18th both the downtown clinic on Seymour and our Tudor Village location will not be open for in-clinic visits to take place. Moving forward we will be following the guidelines of The College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia who have strongly recommended that physiotherapists working in the community setting only do so ...to address patients with urgent needs. You will be contacted regarding any visits that you have already booked. We are developing the capacity to offer Tele-Rehabilitation for those wanting a virtual visit. This type of session could be utilized for such things as to get direction with your exercises, to learn pain self-management techniques and education. We will announce when this service is available. We will resume typical operation when it has been determined that this is the best thing to do for the health of our community and we have been given direction from our national and provincial associations to do so. Presently the projected date for resumption of more typical service is Monday April 6, 2020. Our phones will still be open and we will be working behind the scenes to help us all adapt and move forward in this constantly evolving situation. You can also contact me at [email protected] if you have questions and I will personally answer or will direct your query to the best person to get you the information you require. In this challenging time we want you to know that although your typical treatment session may not be occurring we are still here to support you in any way we are able.

Feeling sick? At Kamloops Physiotherapy, the health of our clients and staff is of paramount importance. As a clinic, proper hygiene is always important and with the spread of COVID-19 we are taking extra precautions to ensure the highest level of cleanliness. Do you have a fever, new cough, or new breathing difficulties? If so please do not attend your physiotherapy appointment. Please call the clinic at 250-314-0788 to let our receptionists know. We appreciate your support and assistance in maintaining the health of the staff of Kamloops Physiotherapy and the numerous clients that we are in close contact with everyday.

Dont forget to sign up for 2020 Boogie The Bridge and join some of our staff members in supporting local charities! Its a fun way to get your running season started and we hope to see you there! Also if you need help with pre race injuries, training tips, or relief from post race aches and pains, we can help!

Did you know that our Tudor Village location is now open on Saturdays from 8:30 am - 2:30 pm? Visit our website www.kamloopsphysiotherapy.ca for more information or to schedule an appointment with our physiotherapists Tim Schmidt, Kelly McNabney, or Amy Moffat.

Here at KP, we strongly believe that patient education should be an integral part of rehabilitation and recovery. It is through knowledge that clients become empowered to take control and get back to living their best life. For more information visit www.kamloopsphysiotherapy.ca

The staff at Kamloops Physiotherapy gathered today to learn about the importance of nutritional balance in a healthy lifestyle. Did you know that certain foods can help or hinder your bodys inflammatory state and thus affect healing? Gut health has a big influence on your physical and mental health! We want to say a huge thank you to Nutritional Coach Angie and Eve (www.activeeducationcoaching.com) for coming out and sharing their knowledge with us!

A new study released in the Journal Depression and Anxiety shows that physical activity can positively affect the risk of depression even when there is a higher genetic risk. 35 additional minutes of physical activity each day may help people to reduce their risk and protect against future depression episodes. In fact, the researchers found that for each additional 4 hour exercise chunk per week, the risk of having another depressive episode dropped by 17%. Let us help you get moving, recover from an injury, or stay active and continue reaping the benefits of an active lifestyle. Visit us at www.kamloopsphysiotherapy.ca for more info or to book an appointment.

Please join us in welcoming our newest kinesiologist Sue Grono! Sue completed a bachelors degree in the Human Kinetics program at UBC with a specialization in Clinical Exercise Physiology. Prior to working as a kinesiologist Sue studied and taught yoga. This experience motivated her to begin a university program and further deepen her knowledge to better help individuals who are faced with injury and chronic conditions. In her spare time she loves to explore the trails with her pup, snowboard, hit the gym, and find a new recipe to master. To find out more about Sue or to book in for an appointment please visit our website: https://kamloopsphysiotherapy.ca/our-team/sue-grono/

Check out this infographic that shows how forces are distributed throughout the knee at different joint angles. Force isnt inherently bad, but depending on the injury and tissues involved, it can be beneficial to reduce the forces in certain areas! This is where a trained professional such as a physiotherapist can guide you in choosing the most appropriate exercises and movement patterns!

At Kamloops Physiotherapy we are committed to providing the best care possible to help you meet your goals. Whether you have an injury or are looking to improve your performance, we want to help you achieve your 2020 goals. Check us out at Seymour street and Tudor village locations!

We are pleased to see trails being well utilized year-round and are proud to support active living in Kamloops!

Thank you for your support this year! From all the staff at Kamloops Physiotherapy, we wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas!

Its the season of giving! Kamloops Physiotherapy is collecting non-perishable food items at both of our clinics on behalf of the Kamloops Food Bank until January 10th, 2020. Please join us in giving food donations big and small in support of our fellow Kamloops residents!

Physiotherapists Kevin Stoll, Kevin Frudd, and Tim Wray were in Whistler this weekend learning about MSK ultrasound imaging for the lower extremity. They had a great experience with SonoSkills and enjoyed networking with other healthcare professionals including sports medicine and naturopathic doctors!

Kamloops Physiotherapy staff gathered today to learn about advanced assessment and treatment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction from physiotherapists Amy Moffat, John Howick, and Jen Jones. For help with your TMJ call the clinic to book an assessment or if you would like further information check out: https://kamloopsphysiotherapy.ca//temporomandibular-joint/

Check out the final staches of Movember! From all of us at Kamloops Physiotherapy, we want to thank you for joining us in supporting mens health!

As the weather gets colder many of us tend to stay inside. Here some great suggestions for local accessible trails you can get out and explore this winter!