St. Norbert Physiotherapy
3497 Pembina Highway R3V 1A7 Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Sit less, move more, and be healthy! It is well understood that the lifestyle we lead has a great impact on our health. Today, the majority of our time may be spent sitting at work, in the car, or in front of the television or computer. The truth is, We are Sitting Way too Much! Don’t just sit there, move! Sitting can be a major cause of neck and back pain, obesity, and declining health which can include high blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol levels, and increased ...risk of death from cardiovascular disease and cancer. Even if you are involved in moderate activity, extended sitting can be harmful. Here are a few simple ideas to sit less and move more: - Stand or walk while talking on the phone or working at the computer. - Take the stairs - Walk on a treadmill or be on an exercise bike while you work or watch TV - Move during a commercial break. Talk with a Physiotherapist: As movement specialists, a physiotherapist will complete a thorough assessment to determine the cause of your pain or movement restriction. By helping our clients understand what’s causing their condition, we can teach you how to restore, maintain and/or maximize movement, reduce pain, avoid future injury and achieve the best quality of life.

Happy Friday! Hope everyone has a chance to get outdoors and enjoy the beautiful prairie scenery! Mind your footing and stay safe!

As Manitoba moves to red zone as of Thursday November 12, we wanted to take the time to let everyone know that we are still open and we are still taking appointments. We will continue to update everyone as further information is available to us. Please make sure you are coming at your appointment times and attending your appointments alone. If you happen to get to our clinic early please stay in your vehicle until your time. Please continue to practice social distancing... and sanitize upon entry Masks are mandatory at each of our clinics for staff and patients We are ensuring that cleaning is being done after each client as well as throughout the day. We want to thank each and every client for your continued support and patience during this trying time, we will get through this Lets remember to shop and eat local and help keep those restaurants and shops going

Thank you to all of our clients that aided in our student’s education! Best of luck to our students in their future endeavours!

Managing Parkinson’s Disease Currently, over 100,000 people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) in Canada. Parkinson’s disease is defined as progressive degeneration of dopamine producing neurons leading to both physical and neuro-cognitive symptoms in an individual. Physical signs involve resting tremors, slow and stiff movements. Neuro-cognitive signs can range from memory loss, slow thinking process, visual spatial disorders to severe dementia. New research st...udies have shown that exercises not only improve physical health, it also has a positive impact on overall Brain health. When you begin with a new exercises program like dual task training, Taichi or yoga, the brain is actively involved in the learning process. A proper exercises program helps neurons in effectively using dopamine. Physical exercises also aides in development of new blood vessels and neural circuits which improves the brain health and neurological network. This is often termed as Neuroplasticity. Our team member Mayank (physiotherapist) has completed his M.Sc (Rehabilitation) from University of Manitoba with focus on neuroscience. His area of thesis included impact of dual task (DT) and DT-training on patients with Parkinson’s disease. If you or your family member is diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, you can make an appointment with Mayank. We offer Dual task training rehabilitation programs which include- walking while performing some interesting multimedia games, tracing visual cues and auditory cues

Welcome to our new student Josh! He is working with Kaitlin at our South Winnipeg and St. Norbert locations! We are honoured to assist in the Physiotherapy students education again this year!

Walking you’re way to health! Walking is one of the healthiest and easiest activities you can choose to help you maintain and gain physical mobility. The current recommendation for adults aged 18-64 years is to accumulate at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity aerobic physical activity per week, in bouts of 10 minutes or more. WARM UP BEFORE WALKING AND STRETCH AFTERWARDS It is important to take an easy five-minute walk to warm up the muscles before walking at... a faster pace. After you are finished walking, stretch your muscles to increase flexibility and help prevent injury. Stretching should be slow and controlled, holding the stretch for 30 seconds. TALK TO A PHYSIOTHERAPIST If you are having any pain or difficulty with walking, a physiotherapist can help determine the cause and develop and individualized treatment plan to help manage pain and increase strength, balance and cardiovascular function in order to keep you active and mobile. Physiotherapists not only treat injuries, they also teach you how to prevent the onset of pain or injury that can limit your activity.

Custom Orthotics: With every step, around 1 times your body's entire weight lands on each foot so is it any wonder that around 75% of us will have some foot related problems? Orthotics are prescription custom made devices that correct or accommodate your specific foot irregularities, and will comfortably restore normal balance and movement.... Who Should Use Orthotics? You may be a candidate for orthotics if: you frequently sprain your ankle you have difficulty balancing or experience frequent falls you have chronic heel, knee or lower back pain your shins hurt your toes are not straight your feet point inward or excessively outward when you walk your feet hurt in general. How Do Orthotics Work? Orthotics can realign the structures of the foot and leg to correct or support poor alignment as well as muscle, tendon, and ligament fatigue that can result with inappropriate foot mechanics. A Physiotherapist can help! Not only can a physiotherapist complete a thorough assessment of your feet, ankles, knees, hips and low back to determine alignment, movement, stability, flexibility and strength, but as movement specialists, we also assess how you use your body. If custom orthotics are appropriate for you, in conjunction with a customized home based exercise program, a physiotherapist can teach you how to maximize your function and get you back to your activity.

ATTENTION NEW HOURS: Starting on September 14,2020 Kaitlin will be working: Monday: 8-4 Wednesday: 11-6... Friday: 8-4 Mayank will be working: Tuesday: 11-7 Thursday: 11-7 Sitha will be working: Saturday: 8-2 Laura (Massage Therapist) will be working: Wednesday: 12-8 Thursday: 8-2 Friday: 8-4 Saturday: 8-2 Please call 204-275-5774, email: [email protected], or DM to book your appointment today!

We will be closed on Monday September 7,2020

We are happy to announce that we have a new Full Time Physiotherapist starting with us. Mayank will be working between the South Winnipeg & St. Norbert location. Keep and eye out for more information to come very shortly.

Mayank currently works at South Winnipeg Physiotherapy Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays and at St. Norbert Physiotherapy Tuesdays and Thursdays. He is able to converse fluently in English, Hindi and Punjabi. Mayank graduated from the University of Delhi (India) with a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy. After which he worked in a private hospital for over a year assessing and treating patients with metabolic disorders such as diabetes, pre and post bariatric surgeries, and ...common musculoskeletal conditions. He moved to Canada in 2016 and received a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Sciences from the University of Manitoba in the fall of 2018. During his postgraduate studies at the University of Manitoba, Mayank worked on many projects including assessing and treating patients with Parkinson’s disease focusing on balance, walking, and higher cognitive functions. As well as research projects involving patients with stroke, rotator cuff injuries, shoulder OA, and vestibular disorders. Mayank cleared the written component of PT national exam in 2019 and worked with CBI, Regina for a brief period of time treating patients with chronic low back ache, shoulder pain, hip and knee injuries. Mayank likes interacting with his clients and believes in evidence based practice and carefully blending conventional and contemporary techniques of physical therapy for the benefit of his clients.

Choosing the Right Backpack! Every day, children can lug up to 15 pounds to and from school in their backpacks. Wearing a backpack that is too heavy or being used the wrong way can lead to pain, strain, imbalance, compression and poor posture. Back pain in children can be predictive of adult back pain. Here are a few tips to keep your child injury free: - Choose a lightweight backpack.... - The pack should have two wide, padded shoulder straps, a padded back, and compression straps to stabilize the contents. - Select the proper size it should cover no more then 3/4's of the length of your child’s back. - Make sure the backpack isn’t too heavy. A full backpack should never weigh more than 10 - 15% of your body weight. - Use both shoulder straps to help distribute the weight of the pack evenly and to promote a more normal posture. Carrying a backpack on one shoulder puts too much strain on one side of the body. Talk with a Physiotherapist: If pain is noted while wearing the backpack, tingling or numbness in the arms are reported, or red marks are on the shoulders an assessment may be appropriate. With same day appointments often available and no referral required for most insurance plans, a physiotherapist will assess and treat your injuries, and provide education on prevention. Above all, parents should encourage children to say if they have any pain or discomfort before it becomes a serious problem.

St. Norbert Physiotherapy has Massage openings for today and tomorrow still available! Call 204-275-5774 or email [email protected] to book in today!

Masks are now mandatory for all people entering our clinic. Please bring your own or one will be provided for you.Masks are now mandatory for all people entering our clinic. Please bring your own or one will be provided for you.

Please note that we are now requiring everyone to wear masks at our clinic's. If you do not have a mask, ask the front staff and we will gladly provide you with one. Lets help stop the spread and stay healthy :)

An important reminder that rehabilitation takes time and everyone heals at their own pace! We are here to help you on your journey!

Our massage therapist is now available Monday-Saturday. Call 204-275-5774, DM or email: [email protected] to book in today!

St. Norbert Physiotherapy would like to welcome Sitha to the team! He will be working on Saturdays from 8-2. Call or DM to book your appointment!