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Purcell Physiotherapy Clinic - 250-520-0344
Physiotherapy, Home Visits, Kinesiology & Hydrotherapy Welcome to Purcell Physiotherapy Clinic.

In beautiful Kimberley, BC. We are conveniently located in the Kimberley Health Centre in Townsite. Purcell Physiotherapy Clinic is proud to offer both in-person physiotherapy treatments as well as virtual visits (connecting with the Physiotherapist over a we**am from the safety of your own home)

We are WorkSafe BC approved and we also offer Home Visits, serving the Kimberley and Cranbrook area. Our physiotherapist, Karen Cornish, is compassionate and knowledgeable with 35 years of experience. She is a certified Aquatic Therapist and providing Hydrotherapy (physiotherapy in the water) is one of her passions. She has experience treating orthopedic, neurological (such as post-stroke & MS), balance and fall risk, pre- & post-surgical, pediatrics, complex disorders (multiple injuries), post-MVA, women’s health, and seniors. Karen is also comfortable performing home safety assessments and balance and fall risk assessments. Our Kinesiologist, Katya Hulstein, is full of energy and loves to assist clients with meeting their goals while learning to take care of their body. Contact Purcell Physiotherapy today to book an appointment. Website: www.purcellphysio.ca
Email: officeadmin@purcellphysio.ca
Phone: (250) 520-0344

02/01/2024

Happy Thursday Physio Fans! Let's continue planning about the fundamental movement patterns by demonstrating the push.
Pushing movements involve using your upper body to push resistance away from you. Another way to remember what exercises are categorized as pushing movements is when the joint goes from a flexed (“bent”) position to an extended (“straight”) position. Pushing movements can be vertical or horizontal. An example of a horizontal push is a barbell bench press. An example of a vertical push is a seated dumbbell shoulder press, as demonstrated above. A few key considerations for this exercise are:
- Think of pushing the weight up by using your shoulders, not by arching your back. Do not shrug your shoulders.
- Maintain a neutral spine.
- Do not hold your breath! As a general rule, exhale as you push the weight up and inhale as you lower the weight back down.
Want to learn more push exercises as well as the best modifications or progressions for you? Give us a call at 250-520-0344 and book in to see one of our skilled professionals.

01/18/2024

Pull

Next up in our posts about the fundamental movement patterns is the pull. Pulling movements involve using your upper body to pull resistance towards you. Another way to remember what exercises are categorized as pulling movements is when the joint goes from an extended (“straight”) position to a flexed (“bent”) position. Pulling movements are further categorized into vertical and horizontal pulls. An example of a vertical pull is a chin-up. An example of horizontal pull is a bench supported single-arm dumbbell row, as demonstrated above. A few key considerations for this exercise are:

-Think about using the muscles in your back to pull your elbow up. Aim to bring the dumbbell to around the area of your bellybutton.
-Maintain a neutral spine.
-Do not hold your breath! As a general rule, exhale as you pull the weight towards you and inhale as you lower the weight back down.

Want to learn more pull exercises as well as the best modifications or progressions for you? Give us a call at 250-520-0344 and book in to see one of our skilled professionals.

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01/12/2024

The Lunge 😁
Next up in our posts about the fundamental movement patterns is the lunge! Many people may have seen a lunge variation completed as part of an exercise program, but we often need to lunge during daily activities as well. For example, if you are hiking and notice your hiking boot is untied, you will likely step that foot in front of you, bend your knees, and tie your boot – guess what? You just performed a lunge! There are a wide variety of types, modifications, and progressions of the lunge. Demonstrated above is a reverse lunge. A few key considerations for this exercise are:
-Place your feet about hip-width apart.
-Keep the knee of the front leg in-line with your middle toes for the duration of the movement.
-Lower into the lunge as much as your strength and mobility permits. Hold a counter or railing for balance support if needed.
-If you can, try and keep the majority of your weight in the front/working leg. The back leg is mainly being used for balance/support.
-Maintain a neutral spine.
-Do not hold your breath! As a general rule, breathe in as you lower into the lunge and exhale as you stand back up.
Want to improve your lunge form and learn the best modifications or progressions for you? Give us a call at 250-520-0344 and book in to see one of our skilled professionals.

01/04/2024

Happy new year! The clinic is back open after the holidays and we're ready to go into depth about the fundamental movement patterns from our previous post 😁 Here is the hinge!
Everyday activities like picking something off the floor or putting your shoes on involve performing a hip hinge. Having the ability to complete a hip hinge is a crucial part of our daily lives, so it is beneficial to incorporate it into our physical activity routines. There are a wide variety of types, modifications, and progressions of the hinge. Demonstrated above is a dumbbell Romanian Deadlift (RDL). A few key considerations for this exercise are:
- Keep your weight evenly distributed through both feet.
- Place your feet about hip-width apart.
- Keep your knees in-line with your middle toes for the duration of the movement.
- Any weight you are holding (dumbbells, barbell, etc.) should stay close to the body and in front of your thighs. Think of painting the front of your thighs with the dumbbells.
- Maintain a neutral spine.
- Keep the knees in a softly bent position and move from the hips to imagine your tailbone reaching towards the wall behind you.
- Do not hold your breath! As a general rule, breathe in as you bring your trunk forward and hips back, and exhale as you bring the hips forward back to neutral.
Want to improve your hip hinge form and learn the best modifications or progressions for you? Give us a call at 250-520-0344 and book in to see one of our skilled professionals.

12/20/2023

Fundamental movement patterns

Did you know humans have 7 fundamental movement patterns? We already covered one important one, the squat, in a previous post. The other 6 movements are the hinge, lunge, pull, push, rotation, and gait. Exercises can be categorized into one or more of these patterns. For example, a split squat would be in the lunge category, but a forward lunge with a cable chest press would involve the lunge and push categories. It is important to incorporate exercises that involve each of the movement patterns into our exercise routines to have balanced workouts. Keep an eye out for more posts about each of the fundamental movement patterns!
We will be closed over the Christmas holidays starting this Friday, December 22 at noon and returning Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024! Book an appointment with us today for the new year at (250) 520-0344.
Happy Holidays from our family to yours!

12/07/2023

Quad stretch
Whether you are working on your squats in the gym or working long days at a desk, this bent knee quad/hip flexor stretch is a great option to try. This stretch can be completed at home using a chair with pillows, as demonstrated above, or a couch. To start, bring one leg up on to the pillows. Have a chair or wall nearby for support if needed. Gently squeeze the glutes and tilt your pelvis posteriorly until you feel a stretch in the front of your hips and thigh. Try holding this position for about 30 seconds and then switch sides. Book an appointment with us today to learn mobility exercises and stretches that are best suited for you! (250) 520-0344

09/15/2023

THE CRUCIATE LIGAMENTS
Deep inside of your knee is a pair of ligaments that help to prevent it from gliding too far forward or backwards. These ligaments are the Anterior and Posterior Cruciate Ligaments (ACL and PCL respectively), and they are named this way because of how they “cross” over each other. The way these ligaments overlap each other is kind of similar to how chains link up with one another and offer a lot of stability to the knee. It usually requires quite a substantial force to damage the cruciate ligaments, which is why most injuries are most associated with falls and sports. A physiotherapist can help determine what structures may be injured and prescribe the appropriate exercises to hasten and maximize your recovery. Book an appointment with us today at (250) 520-0344.

08/24/2023

You can now leave us a review on Google! Clink the link in our bio to visit our website (www.purcellphysiotherapy.ca) and head to the review page or use the drop-down menu to find the reviews tab. We are always looking to improve our services as well as our quality of care, and what better way to do that then asking for feedback from the people who matter, our patients. We would love to hear from you!

08/10/2023

THE PIRIFORMIS
Deep inside the glutes is a relatively small muscle known as the “piriformis”, which literally translates to “pyramid form”. This muscle runs from the base of your spine (sacrum) to the top of your leg bone (femur) and is important for stabilizing your hips while walking. Interestingly, this muscle tends to get really tight in individuals that work in a field that involves a lot of sitting (e.g. truck driving, office work, etc.) and can result in symptoms that behave a lot like sciatica. This is why it’s important to see a Physiotherapist to get on the right track to prevent a small “pain in the backside” from stopping you from doing the things you love.
Book an appointment with us today at (250) 520-0344.

07/27/2023

Happy Thursday! Don’t forget about the services we provide. Physiotherapy, Kinesiology, and Hydrotherapy are all available at our clinic 😁 For the summer we can be found at the Aquatic Centre on Wednesday mornings for hydro.

Hydrotherapy is active rehabilitation in the water. This form of therapy reduces the pain associated with joint stress and weight bearing by taking advantage of the effects of buoyancy. Exercises can be done in the warm shallow pool, or the cooler deep pool. Hydrotherapy is beneficial for individuals with many different conditions including arthritis, spinal and disc problems, healing fractures, pre- and post-surgery (especially total joint replacement), soft tissue injuries, post-stroke or head injury, balance issues, or obesity. An assessment is completed by the physiotherapist on land at the clinic, and a customised program is then designed based on the individual’s diagnosis and treatment goals. Book an appointment with us today at (250) 520-0344.

07/20/2023

Happy Thursday! Do you remember the services we provide here at Purcell Physiotherapy? We provide Physiotherapy, Kinesiology, and Hydrotherapy and today we want you to learn about Kinesiology!

Kinesiology is the study of human movement. It explores how exercise, ergonomics, and body mechanics can be used to help you manage or recover from injuries, increase your function and improve overall health and well-being. Kinesiology is beneficial for everyone, and not just for injury rehab. Kinesiology will provide you with the tools to know which exercises are the most beneficial for you. Kinesiologists always consider any previous or current injuries and conditions when designing exercise programs. They will cue you to complete your exercises with the correct form and technique. Book an appointment with our Kinesiologist, Mattea Polivka, today at (250) 520-0344.

Address

260 4th Avenue
Kimberley, BC
V1A2R6

Telephone

+12505200344

Website

http://www.purcellphysiotherapy.ca/

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