The Physio Spot: Physiotherapy at Foot Knee Back Clinic

10/28/2021

Check out our new and improved booking system! It is very user friendly and allows you to book your appointments online around your busy schedules!

https://footkneeback.janeapp.com/ #/physiotherapy

Dr. Robinson is covered by OHIP. To see Dr. Robinson, you require a family doctor referral. Please have your family doctor refer patients directly.

09/23/2021

👂🏻 Overheard in the clinic:⁠
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“Thank you for listening”⁠
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You are more than an ankle sprain or knee pain.⁠
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We learn SO much from just talking to you. You are more than your injury because your job, daily responsibilities, kids and life all have an impact on your injury and your recovery. And we like to hear all about that!⁠
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In order to treat you effectively, and learn from you, we need to listen! Your appointment is set up for that!⁠
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⭐ Your appointment is in a private treatment room⁠
⭐ Your appointment is with your physiotherapist, and only your physiotherapist⁠
⭐ You are the only person booked at your appointment time. We will not be running out of the room to see other patients or utilizing a lot of modalities⁠
⭐ Your appointment is at least 30 minutes long, because we recognize that good things take time⁠
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We support you mentally and physically. We value your time and we are invested in your rehabilitation just as much as you are.⁠
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These times are extra ordinary and your needs are as well. We are here to support you through it!⁠
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Can't wait to see you soon!⁠
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Physiotherapy Ancaster, Sports Injuries, Physical Therapy One on One care with a physiotherapist

06/15/2021

Our pedorthist Erin shared her knowledge on summer footwear! This is a question that we get often. Give it a read and please avoid those nasty flip flops or else you'll be seeing us sooner rather than later!!

Say goodbye to blisters with these pedorthist-approved shoes

06/14/2021

📢 In today’s Edition of “Overheard at the Clinic” we have “This injury is affecting my golf game!”
⛳️Over the past few weeks, more and more people have been hitting the course. However, given the lockdown situations, this also meant a lot of people went “from zero to hero” real quick!
⛳️Those who have not been active raced to get in their first round of the season, while others that have been active in different ways, have turned to this sport that often requires different physical requirements than their previous exercises commitments.
We’ve seen everything from tennis elbows, golfers elbows, rib injuries, muscle strains, Achilles tendinitis and the list goes on. Others have noticed longstanding issues that are now showing up and impacting their golf game. i.e. lack of thoracic mobility, lack of shoulder mobility, poor core strength etc.
⛳️The inability to play golf is often what leads people to seek treatment and needless to say they are eager to get back to it ASAP.
⛳️Whatever your motivation for seeking treatment, we are here for you and want to work with you to get you through your injury and get you back to feeling 100%. 💪🏻
📞Give us a call or shoot us a message if you’re finally ready to take of that nagging injury!

06/11/2021

🌷If you garden, have ever gardened or even thought about gardening, consider yourself an elite athlete! SERIOUSLY!
🌷This is not a joke, despite the fact that it causes quite a chuckle around the clinic. Patients can be heard daily saying “not a great day, did some gardening” or “bit sore today, got my veggies in over the weekend” and the variations continue!
🌷Just like a professional athlete, you should be doing proper warm up and cool down stretches! For some, those muscles don’t get used regularly, and therefor could be quite sore the next day if we skip the cool down stretch. Warming up will also prevent injuries.
🌷So gardeners, you can now consider yourself an elite athlete! Now get out there and show off your skillz!

04/14/2021

🧘🏽‍♀️Natasha has been staying active this year right at home on her yoga mat. Yoga has been her go to exercise for years now, as she finds it a great way to stay fit while keeping a clear mind. As a yoga teacher herself, she either guides herself through a class or joins in on an online class (her favourites being , or ) Anddd do you know what her favourite part is… its that she literally can do it anywhere!
🧘🏽‍♀️I feel that yoga is great because you can choose from a variety of different classes depending on your mood. I sometimes do Yin yoga for a more gentle practice if I am winding down or my body doesn’t feel right or I jump into a power yoga/sculpt yoga where I can get my heart racing, muscles burning and mat soaking wet.
🧘🏽‍♀️I truly believe that all activity should be a form of rehab. With proper guidance, yoga is a great way to increase the strength, flexibility, and mobility of your body (and mind).
🧘🏽‍♀️Have you been practicing yoga? If so, whats your favourite pose? Let us know!

04/13/2021

👟Dianna has been staying active this year by tossing on a good pair of runners (thank you ) and getting out for a run. With the nice days upon up, this has been easier and easier.
👟I find running an easy way to get active. It’s quick, effective and a great way to clear my head. If I’m not up for a run, I’ll grab little Wilson and go on a nice walk.
If you’re not one for runs, even a short walk on your lunch break or after dinner is a great way to get those active minutes in.
Give us a 👍🏻 if you love to run!

04/08/2021

We are pleased to share that we can remain open and continue to provide care during the current stay-at-home order. All appointments may continue as scheduled and if you’re looking to get in you can give us a call 905-304-6556, reach us on here, or book online!

04/04/2021

From our team to your family....have a Happy Easter and enjoy your day today (and the ☀️)

- Dianna, Courtney & Natasha

03/08/2021

The Physio Spot is proud to be apart of the team at the Foot Knee Back Clinic, which is surrounded by inspirational women. From massage to naturopath, office management and admin to pedorthists, there is no shortage of strong women on our team.

Happy International Women’s Day to our girl gang who continues to break barriers, lead their field and strive to be the best every day. We come together to keep Ancaster moving well and feeling good - and we have a lot of fun doing it.

01/13/2021

As we enter another lockdown, the government has considered access to health care services essential.

Your appointments will continue as they have, with our COVID policies and procedures in place.

Virtual physiotherapy is always an option. Please contact us if this is something you might be interested in.

We look forward to keeping you moving and healthy as we navigate these times together!

01/05/2021

Be sure to take care of the little ones! Their bodies may be small but their desk setup is just as important!
Happy learning!

12/31/2020

⭐️Meet the Team⭐️ Introducing our new team member!

Name: Natasha Kharwanwala

Why did you become a physio?
The simple answer… I wanted to help people to live their highest quality of life. Being able to help someone return to pain free movement has to be one of the best feelings I experience with my job.

Favourite modality to use in the clinic?:
My hands. I love being able to feel the change in the tissue / joint first hand (pun intended). But maybe ask me this again in a month or two once I start dry needling.

Favourite part of being a physio?:
Getting to interact with so many different people who all have different experiences, backgrounds, life stories etc. I have learnt so much from my patients… hopefully as much as they have learnt from me!

Favourite part of working in Ancaster?:
Since I am new here, I might have to get back to you on that! But I can foresee that I am going to absolutely love being a part of this amazing tight knit community!

Favourite TV Show?:
I am a Friends ju**ie! I can pretty much quote any episode. (Its what I watched when I was home sick and living in the States for the past 11 years.)

Favourite Book/Current Read?:
My favorite book: A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry.
The current book: Untamed by Glennon Doyle (I’ve been attempting to finish this book since the first lock down)

Favourite thing to do for/over the holidays?:
Everything and anything Christmas!  I am just a human who has an affinity for elf culture. But if I had to pick one, it would be decorating the Christmas tree while watching a Christmas movie.

Favourite thing to do outside of the clinic?:
I would have to say taking photos and traveling around the world. My goal is to visit two new places every year.

Best piece of health advice:
Healing isn’t one size fits all. It starts with an understanding of your body, knowing what it needs to thrive and then working to find the balance of what your body wants vs what it needs.

12/29/2020

✨We are still open!! As we enter this 2nd lockdown, the province has allowed Physiotherapy services to remain open. That being said, everyone has their own level of comfort with the current situation and if you’re not comfortable coming in to clinic we can still help with your pain!
We have already helped many with virtual physiotherapy throughout this pandemic and we wanted to remind you that this service is still available!
The province is also keeping pace and have acknowledged the benefits that virtual physiotherapy can offer. If your extended health benefits cover in-person physiotherapy, they will also cover virtual physiotherapy!
For more information feel free to reach out here or give us a call at the clinic to schedule an appointment! You can also reach out to thephysiospot@gmail.com for more information!

12/22/2020

*Meet the Team Tuesday*

Name: Courtney Postma

Why did you become a physio? I love the idea of helping people stay active and getting them back to doing what they love. As an active person myself I know the importance of this. I also love that my job is dynamic and doesn’t pin me behind a desk all day.

Favourite modality to use in the clinic?: Soft tissue release

Favourite part of being a physio?: Building relationships with patients and learning about how I can help them live a successful life

Favourite part of working in Ancaster?: The patients/community members are such great people to work with and have similar values to me; health is wealth

Favourite TV Show?: Great Food truck Race

Favourite Book/Current Read?: Favourite book - Gone girl

Favourite thing to do for/over the holidays?: Roam the neighbourhood to look at Christmas lights! And all other years - get together with family who are all over the province.

Favourite thing to do outside of the clinic?: Sports and hike with my dog! (I’m a new dog mom and loving every minute of it).

Best piece of health advice: Prioritize your health in your schedule, whether that’s sleep, or exercise, or rest. It’s not something to do only when you have time.

12/15/2020

**Meet the Team Tuesday**

Name:
Dianna Moulden

Why did you become a physio?
In my high school year book, I wrote that my dream destination was “the raptors therapist”. Without truly knowing my path, I did know I wanted to work with athletes and help people move & perform at their best.

Favourite modality to use in the clinic?:
Dry needling - I love using this technique to specifically target trigger points. Although discomfort can come with this type of needling, I love seeing the effects on patients post-treatment

Favourite part of being a physio?:
Being a part of patient successes - anything from gold medals on a World Cup circuit to walking their daughter down the aisle at her wedding. They are all meaningful and make my job worth it

Favourite part of working in Ancaster?:
I love the small town feel. I love how the entire town is like an episode of Cheers - where everybody knows your name. I also love seeing support of small businesses supporting each other.

Favourite TV Show?:
Anything reality - bachelor/bachelorette, housewives of any city, kardashians or anything crime related - documentaries, how to get away with murder, scandal, the first 48

Favourite Book/Current Read?:
Anything by Shari Lapena - thriller novels that are so realistic it’s like watching a movie
Biographies
Currently reading - Untamed by Glennon Doyle

Favourite thing to do for/over the holidays?:
I love the lights! Being a December baby, combined with Christmas, I love all things holidays. I love driving around and seeing the holiday lights. My favourite thing in December is to have a coffee in the morning with the mantel and Christmas tree lit up, when it’s still dark outside.

Favourite thing to do outside of the clinic?:
It’s rare to find me not working, but when I’m not working - I love learning! I love taking new courses, learning different techniques and seeing what other information is out there to bring the best possible treatment to our patients.

When not working or learning, I love to try new online workouts, walk my rambunctious dog and watch my 21 month old nephew.

Best piece of health advice:
Keep moving - always

10/08/2020

Hello! Courtney here! 🙋🏼‍♀️I’m sure you’re not surprised to hear that things have been a bit different lately, however that has also been true in the clinic! With more people working from home, comes new challenges. Many people are sharing the only desk in the house with a spouse or even their children who are trying to learn from home. As a result, many people are defaulting to their dinning room chairs/couch/outdoor furniture as their new office space. It shouldn’t be a surprise that our bodies may not necessarily love this change and it is leading to more and more people seeking treatment for aches and pains related to such change. I’ve addressed prolonged desk sitting many times before, but thought it might be a good time to revisit this topic with a few tips.
Try out these movements to break up your day! Remember that frequent breaks will also be helpful, alternating between sitting and standing for work, as well as regular exercise will help keep your body pain free!
As always, you know where to find us if you need help with your pain! The sooner you address it, the better off you’ll be!

06/03/2020

We are open!! That being said, we are still trying to minimize cross over between practitioners and patients which means the ladies have pretty limited availability for the time being! There may be a delay in getting to your calls and emails to the clinic at this time, but if you need to reach out, feel free to message us on here!
Samantha and Courtney have also opened up their online booking once again. See the link below!

Stay healthy everyone!

https://fkb.myclientschedule.com/portal/all