PhysioDirect

02/12/2024

So many fun things to do in winter. You could (with the help of Halifax event offerings):
Stroll through Halifax public gardens
Go out for a winter wonderland hike - gentle or challenging. There are a wealth of trails listed and available - dependent on weather via https://nstrails.com/ and other sites
Go cross country skiing
Try snowshoeing
Explore Point Pleasant or Shubenacadie parks
Take the Dartmouth ferry - The Halifax ferry is the oldest saltwater ferry in North America
Chase frozen waterfalls - again many websites can guide you in your area. Here is just one: https://www.todocanada.ca/25-waterfalls-to-explore-in-nova-scotia/
Explore an art gallery or museum
Visit the library
Go mall walking
See a Mooseheads or Thunderbirds Game
One of my particular favourites - have a walk along the beach - wrap up and take a picnic!
See one of the many, and beautiful viewpoints around Nova Scotia
And finally, and equally fantastic,..snuggle up with a good book, a hot chocolate and watch the beautiful snow

Whatever you're doing, keep safe super safe, help each other and call on us if you need us!

12/22/2022

For all of the friends of the clinic and Martin - we thank you all for your kindness, offers of support and messages. They have all touched our hearts and bolstered Martin hugely! Wanted to let you know that Martin has now completed all treatment and is strengthening every day. It will take a while for him to build his stamina and put a little weight on but he'll be back in the saddle as soon as he's able! He misses you all, the laughs and chats and is looking forward to catching up in the New Year. Merry Christmas all. x Debbie

12/22/2022

We, the PhysioDirect team, wish you the most wonderful Christmas and New Year! We hope that it's everything you would hope for and that you and your families are able to have joy, peace and health throughout!

We would let you know that we are closed from tonight, 22nd December and re-open 4th January 2023 Keep safe all x Debbie

10/03/2022

Many of you are aware that our clinical lead and director, Martin, is embarking on treatment for cancer and all who know him, the PhysioDirect team, patients, visitors, colleagues and the medical centre have been incredibly kind with prayers, support and offers of assistance. Martin values everyone and appreciates all of the kindness given to him. Thank you everyone. Here's to looking ahead and being the other side of this thing!

Our incredible Becky's little ones, Jamie and Rhea, ran the Terry Fox Run for Martin. Thank you so much, you're absolutely precious!

10/03/2022

05/31/2022

We're excited to welcome Melanie Good to the team. She has been a long-time friend to PhysioDirect and you will find her smiling, pleasant and approachable at the front desk. So pleased you've joined us Melanie!

Melanie knows first hand the quality of care PhysioDirect provides and is excited to be part of Martin’s team. A resident of East Hants for more than 25 years. Melanie enjoys working within the East Hants community. Melanie enjoys spending time with her family, walking, reading and is a sports enthusiast.

05/25/2022

It's spring - so many fantastic things to enjoy!
Plant a spring garden (or even just a plant or two)

See the cherry blossoms

Have a picnic at the park

Seek out the first crocuses, snowdrops, and other spring flowers

Go for a run

Take a hike

Play softball

Ride a bike

Enjoy the spring weather at an outdoor café

Visit a farm to see the baby animals

Walk on an empty beach

Play a round of golf

Go horseback riding

Listen to the rain

Watch bumblebees at work in a garden

Notice the trees budding

Seek out a rainbow

Listen to the birds singing

Go bare-legged

Feel the sun on your face

Leave your windows open to catch a spring breeze

Pet a bunny

See all the Oscar-winning movies

Send someone other than your mom a Mother's Day card

Wear open-toed shoes

Buy a colorful umbrella

Visit the zoo

Decorate your home with fresh tulips and daffodils

Get caught in a spring shower

Paint your nails a pretty spring pastel

05/25/2022

Becky and The Bluenose!
Our own, intrepid and lively Becky has just completed the Bluenose 5K run on 21st May 2022. Well done Becky, both you and your family! We are definitely entering the team next year!!

We are looking for suggestions that the PhysioDirect team can get involved in to raise funds for individual charities, including Feed Nova Scotia etc. Please let your therapist know any ideas you have for our participation for this year - thanks to you all.

12/20/2021

We are thrilled with the response to our request for support for our raffle and the donation box for Beacon House. We always knew that our 'customers/friends' were nice people!

Becky has taken over 100lb. in weight of food donations and other items directly to Beacon House food bank and we collected $200 in raffle ticket sales. We completed the draw 16th December and the winning ticket holders were: LV - Christmas tree, CB - mugs and DC - Godiva chocolates. Congratulations to the winners, but huge, huge, huge thanks to all for supporting and donating so kindly. I'm sure that Beacon House will make excellent use of all that has been collected.

Have a safe and Merry holiday everyone and a very festive.....and safe New Year! We're all hoping that next year will be better....and we hope that even though our Christmas and holidays may be very different again this year, that you are able to find joy and connect with loved ones. My sincerest thanks to all, Debbie x

12/20/2021

What wonderful recommendations - let's try at least one of them a day!

Good thoughts for your Christmas planning day!

11/24/2021

It’s PhysioDirect’s pleasure to support Beacon House this holiday period.

Beacon House says that it is a ‘Beacon of Hope for those in need in our community. We serve Fall River, Bedford, Lower Sackville and surrounding areas.’ They help families and individuals in the Bedford/Sackville/Fall River/Hammonds Plains area who have been faced with financial hardship because of job loss, reduced employment, medical issues, psychological or physical challenges, and many other life events. Beacon House is a member agency of Feed Nova Scotia and relies purely on donations.

We at PhysioDirect are raffling three prizes:

A delightful and decorative Christmas tree
A Godiva chocolate selection in a gold planter
Two unique pottery mugs - handmade by the director

Raffle tickets are $2 each and all ticket sales will be donated to Beacon House.

Tickets will be drawn on Thursday 16th December and the winner will be notified by phone. All prizes must be collected by end of clinic day on 21st December

Please consider buying a raffle ticket to support this important charity. You can purchase tickets in the clinic at reception. Thank you everyone and we wish you a very, very Merry Christmas.

09/14/2021

Can Running Prevent Arthritis ?

See this link for how arthritis of the knee may be inhibiting you from the benefits of exercise:

Walk, Exercise, Running, and Living with Knee Arthritis -

How many of you have been told to rest and stop running or exercising because you have knee arthritis? Far too many people (including healthcare professionals) believe that arthritis is caused by wear…