Winnock Physiotherapy

02/21/2026

Winnock Physiotherapy is now closed at the 6 McFarlane St. clinic. There are no plans to relocate.
Recent clients requiring further information or advice can contact Meg at:
winnockteam@gmail.com
I have retained my license for the rest of of year but this is mainly so that I can do locums.
Thank you again to all our clients.
Meg

01/20/2026

Winnock Physiotherapy is regrettably closing on 31st. January.
Equipment for sale details are all on our website:
www.winockphysio.com
Thank you to all our clients and dedicated team.
Meg

01/19/2026

Winnock Physiotherapy will regrettably be closing on 31st January. The last day for clients is Friday 23rd.
Please refer to our website for full details:
www.winnockphysio.com

12/01/2025

Best gift for your Family

04/25/2025

A good spring cleaning often means bending, lifting, and repetitive shoulder/arm movements - all of which can lead to significant injuries and pain.

Here are some tips to keep your body safe while you spring clean:

Warm up:
Try stretching or going for a walk before cleaning, and do not go from stationary to full steam ahead!

Break it Up:
Whether you are amongst family members or by yourself, divide and conquer! Change it up – do a bit of one task, and then another, and whatever you do, avoid repetitive motions!

Protect Sensitive Areas:
If you are recovering from a recent injury and you are not yet 100%, don’t overdo it. Pay attention to your movements and protect those areas.

Lift the Right Way:
Avoid back pain or strain by lifting objects (light or heavy) the right way. Load and bend your legs, not your back! All it takes is one wrong lift and twist to stop your progress and bring on pain.
Use your legs, not your back & ask for help – 2 is better than 1.

Listen to your Body:
Check in with your body throughout the task/workload. Do not wait until the end of the day or before bed to check-in and recognize the troubles that could have been avoided 5 hours ago.

If done correctly, spring cleaning can be a great workout for your body. Happy cleaning!

02/03/2025

While the snow may look beautiful, it can come with an increased risk of injury.

Check out these tips to help reduce the risk of injury while you shovel snow this winter:

1. Use your whole body and not just your back.

Get into a squat position, by bending at the knees. Engage your core and hinge at the hips. Lift snow with your legs by straightening your knees to push your body up.

2. Clear the snow before it builds.

Try to shovel every few hours during snowfall to help ensure the snow you lift is lighter and easier to move.

3. Lift small amounts of snow at a time.

Lifting small amounts of snow reduces the weight of the load, making the activity easier and less likely to cause an injury.

4. Take frequent breaks.

To help you not tire out and risk an injury, consider taking breaks as you shovel. Setting a timer for shoveling and breaks can look as easy as 10 minutes of work and a 5-minute rest or stretch break.

5. Ask and offer help.

Rally up the kids or accept the offer from a helpful neighbour when shoveling snow. This can help take the load off from any one person and encourage and strengthen community.

10/30/2024

Physiotherapy: It'll Move You!

www.physiotherapyns.ca

10/16/2024

Physiotherapists are direct-access practitioners, meaning patients can visit physiotherapists directly (self-referral) without waiting for a physician’s referral. Physiotherapy self-referral benefits both patients and the healthcare system!

Most private insurance plans in Nova Scotia do not require a doctor’s referral to access our services. Check your plan to confirm what your coverage requires and then book your physio appointment.

08/21/2024

What's New?

Meg, our physiotherapist has just returned from a 3 day McKenzie International Muscular-Skeletal & Spinal conference in Ottawa.

This brings the latest research and knowledge to our clinic to offer our clients the very best care, with emphasis on the complexities of some injuries and on the importance of a team approach to rehabilitation.

The countdown to Ottawa 2024 is on!

We have recently sent an email to all conference registrants about choosing parallel sessions. If you missed this email, please email tanya.fulcher@mckenzieinstitute.org for the information on how to access the session selections.

07/03/2024

Golf is a sport with multiple benefits such as getting outside in nature, working on balance and coordination and getting your aerobic exercise in! But did you know that roughly 15-40% of golfers suffer from an injury each year?

Here are some tips for avoiding injury:

Watch your volume – make sure that the amount of play or practice builds up slowly (a driving range/simulator can often be tougher on the body than playing the course!) and you can’t start out the first day at 18 holes without taking a few swings to practice first.

Make sure your clubs are properly fitted to you – improper gear can lead to injuries because of poor body mechanics.

Get strong!! A strong body is more resilient to injury. Make sure you are strength training leading up to and throughout the season.

Warm up – doing a proper warm up before your round is crucial. Make sure you are doing dynamic stretching and hitting a few balls before trying to smash your driver off #1. This will not only help avoid injury, but help you play better too!

How can a physiotherapist help?

Determine where your limitations are in strength and mobility.

Provide exercises to work on those limitations.
Perform manual therapy techniques, such as massage and joint mobilizations, to increase range of motion and help reduce pain.

Education on how to modify your training plan/volume, warm up and recovery routines.
And more!

Happy golfing Nova Scotia!

To learn more about physiotherapy in Nova Scotia, please visit www.physiotherapyns.ca


Image ID: There are two photos of Monica MacDonald, president of the NSPA. One photo is Monica hitting a golf ball on a course and the other photo is a close up shot of her facing straight to the camera, set on a blue background.

06/28/2024

Physiotherapists are direct-access practitioners, meaning patients can visit physiotherapists directly (self-referral) without waiting for a physician’s referral. Physiotherapy self-referral benefits both patients and the healthcare system!

Patient benefits include:
Timely access to care can lead to faster diagnosis and treatment
Improved health outcomes since early intervention and treatment can result in better outcomes, especially for conditions that require immediate attention
Better patient satisfaction
Reduced time loss for additional appointments
Reduced volume of referrals to specialists
Reduced health care cost overall

To find a local physiotherapist to help get you back to doing the things you love visit: http://www.physiotherapyns.ca/find-a-physio.

For more information about physiotherapy in Nova Scotia visit https://www.physiotherapyns.ca/

06/28/2024

Physiotherapists are primary health care providers. Nova Scotians are able to access physiotherapists through direct access, which means they can self-refer and do not require a physician’s referral. This has many benefits and timely access to the right care at the right time is a big one.

While many Nova Scotians do not have a family doctor, being able to access a physiotherapist directly and without needing a physician’s referral removes a huge barrier to care.

Removing barriers and allowing physiotherapists to work to their full scope of practice is the theme for this year’s National Physiotherapy Month. Another barrier to the right care at the right time is that currently physiotherapists are not able to refer to physician specialists (e.g. neurologists, orthopedic surgeons). Patients must go to a physician to receive this type of referral even though physiotherapists have the knowledge and skills needed to make this determination.

Physiotherapists working up to full scope have already shown the value of the profession. This needs to be realized in Nova Scotia and at a national level across Canada so all physiotherapists can deliver equitable and optimal care in our healthcare system. The call to action is clear. All jurisdictions in Canada need to remove barriers to physiotherapists working to full scope of practice, in all settings, to deliver timely, effective, and optimal care to all people and provide better outcomes for our health system.

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To learn more about physiotherapy in Nova Scotia, please visit www.physiotherapyns.ca

To learn more about National Physiotherapy Month, please visit www.physioisforeveryone.ca