Platypus Medical Exercise Therapy and Training

12/21/2021

Rapid testing this morning at Platypus METT.
All good. We want to thank our clients for their cooperation and assistance in keeping Platypus METT a safe space and all the volunteers that are involved in getting these tests out to the population.

12/20/2021

Platypus busy packing test kits.
Sign up at www.testtoprotect.ca

06/24/2021

Fully vaccinated ... A bit of relief.

06/15/2021

What to do in between intervals ..... nothing, cause you're brain does it for you.

Sometimes, the breaks in-between training intervals at Platypus METT may appear to be lost time, but fear not .... your brain is making use of those minutes by running through the movement. Rest periods automatically re-enforce your conscious effort at learning and improving.

So, we encourage you to resist the urge to get busy on your cell phone, but to instead just relax and let the brain do its work.

https://www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks/jun-12-missions-to-venus-learning-instant-replay-wrens-spectacular-duet-and-more-1.6061094/your-brain-replays-new-skills-at-superspeed-during-rest-periods-to-boost-learning-1.6061108

This high-speed instant replay in the brain during breaks in learning is thought to amplify a person's ability to pick up a new skill.

04/28/2021

Platypus METT is classified with 'unregulated health professions'. As such it may remain open in accordonace with the new provinicial guidelines of April 28. Our COVID-19 prevention plan is in place.

We ask our clients to assist us in keeping Platypus METT safe and accessible for everyone:

1. Please monitor exposure notices and follow the related public health guidelines.
2. Please monitor your own health status. If you notice symptoms, please follow public health guidelines.
3. Practice physical distancing during your visits at Platypus METT.
4. Mask wearing is mandatory at all times at Platypus METT.
5. Please practice good hygiene and clean equipment after use.

https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/restriction-updates/

Updates on restrictions that are in place to limit the spread of COVID-19

04/22/2021

We would like to let you know that Platypus METT will remain open on and after April 23. The additional restrictions which apply to HRM and Halifax County are not in place for East Hants Municipality.

We believe that the new measures are necessary and we will continue to follow public health rules diligently to ensure that Platypus METT remains a safe treatment space for you.

04/15/2021

As many of you know, I have been talking about the importance of Vitamin D supplementation for many years. In my experience, there is no healing possible with low levels of Vitamin D. Most people in the Northern hemisphere suffer from lack of Vitamin D in some way. Sometimes that is more and sometimes less noticeable.

This collection of studies highlights the importance of Vitamin D for our ability to cope with COVID-19 infections.

https://examine.com/nutrition/covid-19-vitamin-d/

Mechanistic and observational evidence suggests that COVID-19 is less severe in people with adequate vitamin D levels. Vitamin D supplementation seems to help prevent COVID-19 complications, but only two randomized trials have been conducted thus far. Additional research is ongoing.

04/08/2021

Good news for Platypus conservation.

https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-australia-56267954

Conservationists in Australia have announced exciting plans to open the world's first platypus refuge.

03/22/2021

On March 18, 2020 we closed our doors for what would be almost 2 long months. We would like to take this anniversary (and the arrival of spring) to express our gratitude:

We've made it through a difficult year. We appreciate our clients' loyalty and the community's diligence in defending each others' safety.

02/22/2021

Interesting research on one of the imminent questions: What makes us immune to COVID-19?

Research yields insights into antibody immunity after SARS-CoV-2 infection

02/21/2021

Welcome to Platypus METT.

I am Dr. Sc. Matthias Jaepel.
For almost 20 years, I have been providing physical therapy based on Medical Exercise Therapy in Nova Scotia. Whether your goal is to recover from trauma, to rehabilitate a long-standing condition, or just to increase your resilience as you age - I would be happy to work with you to achieve it.

You can find more information at:
www.platypusmett.com

02/21/2021

Our new website is up and running:
https://platypusmett.com/

(Shout out to Alison Knott of Alison K Consulting for creating a new design)

Medical Exercise Therapy is a proven alternative to physiotherapy. We treat Nova Scotians for illness, injuries & chronic pain. Get assessed now!

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02/03/2021