Kachan Physiotherapy

04/09/2026

Accurately identifying the factors that place you at risk of falls is essential for prevention and long-term health.
These factors can vary widely - from reduced proprioception and limited range of motion to strength and power deficits. Each plays a role in how well your body responds to movement, balance challenges, and unexpected changes in your environment.
But it’s not just about knowing what the risks are - it’s about understanding the why behind them.
When you understand why your body moves the way it does, you can take more targeted, effective steps to improve stability, build confidence, and stay active.
By capturing precise, objective data on how your body controls force and maintains stability, VALD force plates provide instant insight into balance performance. This allows us to identify asymmetries and underlying deficits as they happen!

For more information on booking an appointment to help you prevent a fall, visit http://kachanphysio.com/, call (902) 444-1499 or email info@kachanphysio.com

04/03/2026

Did you know our Physiotherapist Kennedy Cook is an experienced climber and has a special interest in treating climbing related injuries?

She has extensive knowledge on how to keep climbers strong, keep them injury free and is passionate about getting them back to climbing their best.

Did you know that common climbing injuries that we see and manage include but are not limited to:
- Finger pulley sprain
- TFCC sprain
- Elbow tendonitis
- Rotator cuff injuries / shoulder instability
- Hamstring strain
- Knee LCL sprain
- Ankle sprain
For more information on booking an appointment with Kennedy or another physiotherapist at Kachan Physiotherapy visit www.kachanphysio.com, call (902) 444-1499 or email info@kachanphysio.com

04/02/2026

The clinic will be closed Friday April 3rd with reopening Monday, April 6th.

For more information on booking an appointment at Kachan Physiotherapy visit www.kachanphysio.com, call (902) 444-1499 or email info@kachanphysio.com
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03/27/2026

Ben McCarthy is a valued member of our exceptional team of physiotherapists!
Ben is originally from the Yellowknife, Northwest Territories and moved to Nova Scotia at a young age. He was a competitive gymnast for 10 years competing at several Canadian National championships, the 2015 Canada Winter Games, and other elite level competitions in Canada!

His pursuit for knowledge and advancing his skills is amazing! He has undergone extensive training through the Advanced Integrated Musculoskeletal physiotherapy program Levels, is a certified GLA:D Canada instructor, and holds a certification for dry-needling.

In his spare time, Ben enjoys strength training, running, and travelling. He also sits on the executive board of the Nova Scotia Orthopedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.

For more information on booking an appointment with Ben at Kachan Physiotherapy visit www.kachanphysio.com, call (902) 444-1499 or email info@kachanphysio.com
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03/18/2026

At Kachan Physiotherapy, we treat a wide range of conditions using evidence-based treatment techniques to get you back to doing what you love after an injury. Our model of care includes one on one appointments with your physiotherapist for initial assessments and all subsequent treatments. All of these appointments occur in spacious and private treatment rooms.

We offer one on one care to design a treatment program around your unique lifestyle, physical condition and future plans.

Our physiotherapists have a range of advanced post-graduate training including Gunn IMS, Functional Dry Needling, Bonefit trained to help manage osteoporosis, falls prevention programming, certification in advanced manual and manipulative therapy (FCAMPT), and Pilates.

We will help you understand how to avoid re-injuring yourself as well as how to speed up and sustain your recovery!

For more information on booking an appointment at Kachan Physiotherapy visit www.kachanphysio.com, call (902) 444-1499 or email info@kachanphysio.com

03/09/2026

Did you know our Physiotherapist Kennedy Cook is an experienced climber and has a special interest in treating climbing related injuries?
She has extensive knowledge on how to keep climbers strong, keep them injury free and is passionate about getting them back to climbing their best.
Did you know that some of the common climbing injuries that we see and manage include (but are not limited to):
- Finger pulley sprain
- TFCC sprain
- Elbow tendonitis
- Rotator cuff injuries / shoulder instability
- Hamstring strain
- Knee MCL/LCL sprains
- Ankle sprains
For more information on booking an appointment with Kennedy or another physiotherapist at Kachan Physiotherapy visit www.kachanphysio.com, call (902) 444-1499 or email info@kachanphysio.com
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03/08/2026

At Kachan Physiotherapy, we treat a wide range of conditions using evidence-based treatment techniques to get you back to doing what you love after an injury. Our model of care includes one on one appointments with your physiotherapist for initial assessments and all subsequent treatments. All of these appointments occur in spacious and private treatment rooms.
We offer one on one care to design a treatment program around your unique lifestyle, physical condition and future plans.
Our physiotherapists have a range of advanced post-graduate training including Gunn IMS, Functional Dry Needling, certification in advanced manual and manipulative therapy (FCAMPT), and Pilates.
We will help you understand how to avoid re-injuring yourself as well as how to speed up and sustain your recovery!
For more information on booking an appointment at Kachan Physiotherapy visit www.kachanphysio.com, call (902) 444-1499 or email info@kachanphysio.com

03/06/2026

Whether you’re currently dealing with pain, recovering from an injury, or simply want to stay active doing the things you love, this session is designed to help you better understand how physiotherapy works at our clinic!

Kachan Physiotherapist Dimitra Tsimiklis will discuss what to expect at the first appointment, what follow-up sessions involve, and how we use VALD strength technology to measure strength, power, and balance. This allows us to track your progress with precision, improve diagnostic accuracy, and make confident return-to-activity decisions.

Date: Monday March 16th, 2026
Time: 5:30-6:15pm
Location: Facebook Live Streaming (Check out the Event page!)
+ In Person (Kachan Physiotherapy, 5743 University Ave)
**RSVP required for in person (Info@kachanphysio.com | (902) 444-1499)
Cost: Free

For more information on booking an appointment at Kachan Physiotherapy visit http://kachanphysio.com/, call (902) 444-1499 or email info@kachanphysio.com

02/23/2026

Ainslee McCann will be leaving Kachan Physiotherapy in early March to join the women's pelvic health team at the IWK.

We are grateful for the care, compassion and clinical excellence Ainslee has provided as part of our team at Kachan Physiotherapy over many years. And while we will miss her, we are excited that she will have the opportunity to further her work advancing women's health in Nova Scotia.

Please join us in thanking Ainslee for her outstanding contributions to our clinic and our profession.

02/22/2026

02/22/2026

Shockwave Therapy at Kachan Physiotherapy!

Are you struggling with a chronic soft tissue injury? Our physiotherapy clinic offers Shockwave Therapy, a treatment option designed to speed up healing and get you back to doing what you love.

Shockwave therapy (SWT) is a non-invasive physiotherapy treatment that uses sound waves to treat various soft tissue injuries. Some examples of common conditions that respond well to this intervention include achilles tendonopathy, plantar fasciitis and tennis elbow.

Benefits include faster pain relief, accelerated recovery & improved mobility by reducing inflammation and stimulating healing,

Curious if shockwave is right for you? Contact the clinic (www.kachanphysio.com, (902) 444-1499 or email info@kachanphysio.com) for more information

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