Ross Rehabilitation

03/23/2020

Down dog's yoga and workout programs are free until April 1st? Another app to try at home- stay safe!

03/23/2020

Happy Monday, tips to help plan your week. Brain injury or not these are great ideas to have fun and stay safe.

Brain Injury Canada

If you need some ideas to stay entertained while social distancing, we've got you covered: https://www.braininjurycanada.ca/ideas-social-distancing/

Have your own ideas? Share them in the comments!

03/18/2020

Protecting the health and safety of clients and staff and ensuring we continue to provide health care services to support our clients is our top priority. We are following current directives provided by and on COVID-19.

Read more: https://rossrehab.com

03/18/2020

Ideas to enjoy social distancing:

The band the Arkells are offering free music lessons!
https://bit.ly/2WkTKI1

Jane Arden is hosted a free livestream concert Monday! Hopefully there's more to come!

Cooler than the proverbial Leather Jacket.

03/17/2020

This is what I was talking about! Nice stories. Good opportunities for gratitude, self care and to practice mindfulness people always talk about.

Calm app has unlocked loads of free resources!

Mediations to decrease fear, panic, help self soothing and more!

https://www.calm.com/blog/take-a-deep-breath?utm_source=lifecycle&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=difficult_times_nonsubs_031720

Without a doubt, many of us are feeling anxious as we navigate the uncertainty of COVID-19. We're feeling it too, and we wanted to share some of the tools we're using to take care of our minds and stay grounded.

03/17/2020

How can we take the panic out of pandemic?

Share! Connect!
I would love to hear your stories/experiences of kindness ( ). Comment below!

03/02/2020

Got 4 minutes today? Probably? Between waiting to pick your kids up, waiting for the kettle to boil or take 4 minutes before the TV goes on.

Do something for yourself- for your wellness.

Set yourself up for a great week- try a guided meditation. There are all sorts of paid and free services- try any!

I like this one. 4 minutes FREE Progressive muscle relaxation: https://insighttimer.com/teganoneill/guided-meditations/progressive-muscle-relaxation-12

02/20/2020

Men are from venus woman are from... it may seem obvious in years since that book came out: men and women are different!

New research indicates there may be a difference after multiple concussions too! Blood flow is decreased in women with multiple concussions but not in men.



https://bit.ly/39P0ZLJ

Growing evidence suggests that a history of sport concussion may lead to long-term changes in brain physiology, with cerebral blood flow (CBF) being particularly sensitive to injury. However, it is...

02/12/2020

Reminder for tomorrow's Support Group!!

Join us at 6pm, for pizza and pain night!

If you can, try this questionnaire beforehand. https://bit.ly/39euxSL
Not able to make it? Free resource: https://bit.ly/2OB9W3b

Ontario Brain Injury Association
Hamilton Brain Injury Association

02/07/2020

Join us Thursday Feb 13th: Support Group!!

This month we talk about & pain science.

Join us at 6pm, for pizza and pain night!

If you can, try this questionnaire beforehand. https://bit.ly/39euxSL
Not able to make it? Free resource: https://bit.ly/2OB9W3b

Ontario Brain Injury Association
Hamilton Brain Injury Association

02/03/2020

there are grocery stores that offer sensory reduced shopping times?

Hit up a Sobeys in Ancaster and Stoney Creek Wednesday from 6-8pm!

Do you know of other shops that do this also?!? Please comment and get the word out.

Sobeys
Sobeys
Hamilton Brain Injury Association

01/08/2020

2020 support group starts tomorrow (Thursday)!

Join us at 6pm with Dr. Lisa Tabrizi. A naturopath speaking about nutrition, supplements and vitamins for after a concussion.

01/06/2020

How many of these back facts ?

**BACK PAIN FACTS**
✅10 facts every person should know about back pain 👇

Based on our article published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM):
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2019/12/31/bjsports-2019-101611

💡For more information about back pain (including a triage infographic) see: https://bodylogic.physio/conditions/back-pain/

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01/02/2020

Happy New Year all!

Do you set new year resolutions?

Brain Injury Canada has some great tips for making and keeping resolutions... for everyone with and without a brain injury!

Are you working on resolutions for 2020? Here are some tips!

1. When making your resolutions, focus on breaking down your big goals into smaller ones.

2. Ask others to help you with meeting your resolutions

3. Make resolutions that will make you happy 😊

12/16/2019

survivor... looking for support?!

January's online support group has spaces. Check it out: www.obia.ca/online-concussion-support-group/

Ontario Brain Injury Association

Still a few spots left for the next round of Online Concussion Support Group sessions starting Jan. Sign up today as spots fill up quickly. Please note: due to funding restrictions, these are for NEW PARTICIPANTS ONLY.
bit.ly/2EvNemB

12/11/2019

Just in time for the holidays! Meditation is the topic of this months support group!

Gen Kelsang Rabgye, resident teacher at Samudra Kadampa Buddhist Centre in Hamilton.

This seminar will include an explanation of meditation - its purpose, function, and benefits as well as an explanation on how to meditate, how to develop and maintain concentration, and faults to avoid.

Mollyparkerpt great infographic timing!

For those recovering from concussion symptoms the holidays can be overwhelming.

So here are a few tips to help you enjoy this holiday season:
🔹️Set Boundaries and Expectations
~BOUNDARIES are "what's ok and what's not ok" for your emotional/physical wellbeing.

Start by becoming aware of symptom provoking activities and identify what you are able to do and for how long(ish).

Then set the EXPECTATIONS of your loved ones (and you😚) for what you are ABLE to do.

Ex: your family expects you to stay 2 hours late to clean up but you know you won't make it past dinner... state what can be expected from you while supporting your health.
🔹️ Incorporate Quality Rest
~Well placed quality rest helps support the brain from becoming overstimulated or "crashing."

Quality rest may include meditation, breathing, brainwave entrainment or quietly resting in a low stimulus environment.
🔹️Be Mindful of High Stimulus Environments
~The more the brain has to process, the faster it fatigues during recovery. This applies to physical environments and giving energy emotionally.

Try to spread out high stimulus activities and set yourself up for success by opting for:
•quieter spot vs right by the music
•natural/low light vs fluorescent/flashing lights
•face away from the chaos vs standing in the middle of it
•smaller easier conversions vs a big group
🔹️Discuss Planning and Pacing with Loved Ones
After you have identified your boundaries and expectations, discuss how you will plan and pace the holidays with your loved ones. This will further establish your boundaries and expectations as well as set you up with a game plan for a successful holiday.

Many don't understand how taxing social events can for the brain. Clear conversations prior can limit frustrations on both sides.

🔹️Choose Activities that Bring Joy
What fills you up? While managing physical symptoms is important, it's also important to feel emotionally full while moving through the rehab process.

So give yourself permission to enjoy time with the people you love when it serves your overall well being.

🧠I hope you find this helpful!

Happy holidays💋
👇Share YOUR tips for navigating the holidays below

12/04/2019

Come visit us tomorrow at The Hamilton Law Association 19th Annual Advocacy Conference.

Enter your business card to win a set of wireless headphones!

11/28/2019

people who have fallen once in the last 6 months are more likely to fall again? What can you do about it?

The government of Canada has some tips! Be prepared if it happens to you or if you witness someone else fall. https://bit.ly/33mDg2z

We all fall from time to time. With age, both the numbers and the likelihood of injury increase. So, it is important to know what to do if you fall or if you see someone else fall. Reacting properly to a fall can make the difference between a serious fall and a less serious one.

11/11/2019

Join us this week for the Hamilton Concussion Support Group!

Thursday Nov 14th, 6pm
With Dee Sperry, Speech Language Pathologist
Talking about Communication and Cognition after Concussion

11/05/2019

On the topic of falls! November is month.

How do you know if you or a loved one are at risk for falls?

Complete this questionnaire: https://bit.ly/32fTxoV

11/01/2019

November is month. Stay tuned for more tips on preventing falls!

Did you know that 20-30% of older Canadians fall each year? November is Fall Prevention Month. Help to spread the word, download and share free social media graphics from our website: https://buff.ly/34Ueg46

10/17/2019

A lot has changed in rehab in 10 years... our knowledge of the spine, rehab and prevention. And in 10 years... your disc bulge could have healed! Wow!

Your back is strong, keep moving!

10/10/2019

According to World Health Organization (WHO) every someone loses their life to su***de.

But there's hope! Teachers, coaches, health care professionals, friends and family there are things you can do! There's no shame in seeking help, there's no shame in asking if someone needs help.

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According to , someone takes their life every . Su***de is one of the leading causes of death among young people. Let us, as a community, work towards removing the stigma associated with mental illness. There is in seeking help. — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/33nchDB

10/09/2019

Join us Thursday, 6pm, for the

Topic: "What can I possibly gain from learning about pain?"
An intro to the complexity of , in particular , and best evidence for treatment.

Ontario Brain Injury Association

10/04/2019

disc herniations are common in people without pain! And they can heal over time?

Disc herniations can heal! 😊💪
Great post by ! 😊👍
“One of the issues I get the most questions on is low back pain, especially disc herniations. While there is a lot that goes into this question, two things I usually mention are that disc herniations are common in much of the asymptomatic population and that they can heal with time and conservative treatment.
The article cited below and presented in the image sought to determine the probability of spontaneous disc regression among each type of lumbar herniated disc.
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What did they find⁉️ Spontaneous regression of herniated disc tissue can occur, and can completely resolve after conservative treatment.
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✅Data by herniation type were as follows: The rate of spontaneous regression was found to be:
1️⃣96% for disc sequestration
2️⃣70% for disc extrusion
3️⃣41% for disc protrusion
4️⃣13% for disc bulging.
👉The rate of complete resolution of disc herniation was 43% for sequestrated discs and 15% for extruded discs.
📷 Credit:
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📚Chiu CC, et al. The probability of spontaneous regression of lumbar herniated disc: a systematic review. Clin Rehabil. 2015.”

09/25/2019

It’s and we’re learning about the signs and
symptoms of .

For more details check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCCD52Pty4A

09/12/2019

Hamilton Concussion Support Group tonight 6pm!

Topic: navigating the legal system with a concussion.

09/11/2019

Hamilton Concussion Support Group fall session starts tomorrow.

Anyone living with a concussion in (and their supporters) is welcome to join!

Come for the pizza, the knowledge and the support!
6 pm Thursday
Contact karly@rossrehab.com for more details.

08/15/2019

- your back is strong and made to move? In those with Hurt ≠ harm? There's something you can do! Check out these common misconceptions and myths around pain.

07/29/2019

Looking after your body is crucial, not just for the sake of your physical health, but also for your mental state and quality of life. As most of us already know, taking care of yourself consists of a variety of things such as exercising and eating right, but taking care of yourself also means doing everything in your power to ensure you live a life beyond physical limitations. Physiotherapists want nothing more than for each client they come into contact with, whether it be human or animal, to be healthy, strong, stable and able to live their lives to the fullest. This is exactly why visiting a physiotherapist is a huge element in self care. If you want to learn more about what it is that physiotherapists do, and find out how to access one, visit https://physiocanhelp.ca/