Propel Physiotherapy

10/01/2025

Smart Home, Smarter Aging: Tech That Supports Independence 🏠💡

Want to age in place confidently? The future of independent living is here—and it’s powered by smart home technology.
From voice-activated assistants to automated lighting and fall-detection systems, today’s tech can help older adults:

✅ Enhance safety & prevent accidents
✅ Simplify daily tasks
✅ Stay connected with family & caregivers
✅ Support cognitive health & reminders

In our latest blog, we break down the practical, affordable tech that can help you or a loved one live more securely and independently at home.

Ready to future-proof your home?

📖 Tap the link in bio to explore our guide to smart aging.

06/06/2025

🚀 Join Us for These Amazing Events with BIST & BIAYR!

💙 Movement for All – Free Online Exercise Series
Hosted by BIAYR and led by our very own , this series runs every Friday in June and is designed for brain injury survivors looking to stay active and healthy. �✨

📅 Starts Today! June 6, 2025 at 11 am | 🎟️ FREE registration: link in bio

🎨 BIST Art Show – Celebrating Creativity & Resilience
Experience the incredible talent of brain injury survivors, including some of our own clients! A beautiful showcase of art, stories, and strength.

📅 Exhibition runs July 1–31, 2025 | ℹ️ Learn more: Visit BIST’s website

Let’s move, create, and inspire together! 💪🎨

03/26/2025

🚀 Paving the Way for the Future of Physiotherapy! 🚀

Thrilled to share that Propel Physiotherapy’s Kelsey Comeau presented at the OPA’s InterACTION 2025 Conference, presenting groundbreaking insights from the P.A.V.E Project! 🎤💡

This innovative study explores how virtual PT engagement + in-person PTA care can help address the Health Human Resources (HHR) crisis—without compromising patient outcomes. Here’s what they found:

🔹 No significant difference in outcomes between traditional (all PT-led) and hybrid (PTA-led + virtual PT) care models!
🔹 Surprising stat: The older the participant, the greater their improvement in balance (Tenetti score)!
🔹 Challenges? Consent barriers—clients/families had concerns about tech, language, and hearing impairments.

This pilot is ongoing, but the potential is huge! 💪 By leveraging PTAs more effectively, we can:
✅ Expand access to care
✅ Optimize PT time for complex cases & assessments
✅ Enhance teamwork & job satisfaction across the profession

The future of physiotherapy is collaborative, tech-integrated, and patient-centered. Let’s keep pushing boundaries together!

03/04/2025

“Thrilled to be part of the Seniors Active Living Fair in Peterborough! 🎉

Our Propel Physiotherapy team had an amazing time connecting with the community, sharing tips on staying active, and promoting healthy living for seniors. 💪

✨ Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth—we loved meeting you!

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04/24/2024

Offering a sanctuary from the constraints of gravity, hydrotherapy provides a conducive environment for exercise and movement, facilitating recovery and enhancing overall quality of life.

At Propel Physiotherapy, we use hydrotherapy in conjunction with land-based therapy to deliver holistic care to our clients.

In this article, physiotherapist assistant Elizabeth Cheron discusses the various benefits of hydrotherapy for rehabilitation and how it can be utilized with a wide variety of clients and populations. She also talks about the importance of setting goals, monitoring progress and tips for getting started.

Offering a sanctuary from the constraints of gravity, hydrotherapy provides a conducive environment for exercise and movement, facilitating recovery and enhancing overall quality of life. At Propel Physiotherapy, we use hydrotherapy in conjunction with land-based therapy to deliver holistic care to....

04/19/2024

We are truly honored to have been awarded Emerging Employer of the Year at the McMaster Science Co-op Awards. Students were invited to nominate their employers for the 2023 Co-op Employer of the Year, honouring those who demonstrate exceptional commitment to enhancing their students' co-op journeys.

We want to thank Alexander Georgiou for highlighting Propel Physiotherapy and his supervisor, Kyle Whaley. Alex has been an outstanding co-op student and brought so much value to our team. He has a bright career ahead of him and we were equally thrilled to nominate him for co-op student of the year!

04/11/2024

We’re so proud to be a member of the ORA!

Our work to get HSP fees reviewed and make auto insurers the 1st payor (no more EHB-hurdle headaches) has finally paid off. It’s feels good to know that my membership dues helped make it happen.

If you’re not a member - why not?

We need all hands on deck to be sure we get where we need to go.

VISIT https://ontariorehaballiance.com/Membership_Information

04/10/2024

Deep brain stimulation Parkinson’s disease therapy has emerged as a promising option to offer relief to people who have not responded adequately to medication. While deep brain stimulation (DBS) can effectively manage motor symptoms, there are limits to what it can do.

In this article, we take a closer look at how deep brain stimulation can be used to treat Parkinson’s disease symptoms and how to determine whether it is a fit for you. We also discuss the crucial role physiotherapy plays in maximizing recovery and improving overall quality of life for clients with Parkinson’s Disease post-surgery.

Deep brain stimulation Parkinson’s disease therapy has emerged as a promising option to offer relief to people who have not responded adequately to medication. While deep brain stimulation (DBS) can effectively manage motor symptoms, there are limits to what it can do. In this article, we take a c...