KinCoast Physiotherapy

PLANTAR FASCIOPATHY
Causes: Part 2 of 3

The pain associated with plantar fasciopathy is due to blood flow being cut off from the artery that runs down the inside of your foot.

This can be caused by:

- Footwear with an elevated heel or a narrow toe box

- High training volume and intensity with not enough rest

- Standing for long periods of time on a hard surface

- Poor flexibility in the foot and ankle

- Weak muscles in the foot and ankle

Stay tuned for potential ways to treat your plantar fasciopathy in the next post.

PLANTAR FASCIOPATHY
Symptoms: Part 1 of 3

Plantar fasciopathy, also known as plantar fasciitis, is an overuse condition causing pain in the bottom of the foot.

Pain is typically localized near the heel.

So, what might you be feeling if you have plantar fasciopathy?

- Pain in the morning upon waking with the first few steps out of bed

- Pain decreases with activity, only to return following acitivty

- After periods of inactivity, pain increases again with movement

- Painful to massage along the heel

- As severity increases, pain may be present with standing and worsen with activity

Following along for potential causes and treatments in parts 2 and 3!

Have you used your benefits this year?

The end of 2023 is quickly approaching, and now is a great time to use your benefits for those nagging aches and pains.

A reminder that here at KinCoast, we direct bill to Pacific Blue Cross, Canada Life, GreenShield, SunLife, Manulife, and many more private insurance companies.

If you're not sure if we can direct bill to your insurance provider, give us a call, and our front-end staff can assist you.

NEW!!! KINCOAST FITNESS CLASSES

Starting NOVEMBER 7TH Kincoast will be offering fitness classes every Tuesday and Thursday morning.

Classes are suitable for all ages and fitness levels!

Each class will be led by a registered therapist.

SCHEDULE:
Tuesday
8:00am - 8:45am Core
8:45am - 9:30 am Balance and Mobility
9:30am - 10:15am Strength

Thursday
8:00am - 8:45am Strength
8:45am - 9:30 am Balance and Mobility
9:30am - 10:15am Core

PRICING
$25/session +GST

BUNDLES
Book more than one session at once and get a discount!

$75 +GST for 3 sessions
$100 +GST for 5 sessions

*We will not be billing fitness classes to private extended benefits*

# fitnessforall

Snow days commuting to work look a little like this in Port Moody this week!

ANOTHER SNOW DAY, but we’re still OPEN regular hours.

If you feel that you can’t make your physiotherapy appointment, please contact the clinic so we can reschedule and organize our therapists.

Stay safe and have some fun in the snow Port Moody!

1:1 ACTIVE REHAB led by a registered physiotherapist.

What better way to achieve your rehab goals than with your medical professional specializing in physical health?

That’s your PHYSIOTHERAPIST.

Don’t know were to start?

Step 1: A physiotherapy assessment and chat about your fitness goals

Step 2: We set you up with an individualized home program, including videos and checklists to keep you on track.

It’s that simple.

Link in bio for more details.

Pain and injury is difficult.

As physiotherapists, we know pain, and we strive to help you through the difficulties of rehabilitation.

Using Einstein’s quote, let’s take this opportunity to heal, educate, and improve your health and wellbeing.

That’s the silver lining.

Learn more on our website with the link in bio.

This week in Port Moody we saw the removal of our old cherry blossom trees right outside our doorstep.

Port Moody has cleared the trees with the plans for a multi-use pathway for pedestrians and cyclists that would have damaged their roots.

We sure will miss their solid, sturdy trunks, and their pink petal blossoms that covered the grass and sidewalks in the spring.

Picture taken in 2021 under the shade of the trees.

Our clients and our staff can’t wait to see what you’re replanting !

Days like today remind us it’s still winter.

It’s been a while social!

We have been busy in the clinic taking care of our community, and have some news to share very soon.

Stay tuned for some new faces and four legged friends!

Heat Illness: Part 2

It’s getting hot out there so we thought it would be helpful to give you all tips on how to exercise during a heat wave.

The goal? Avoid heat illness.

So, scroll down for info on how to stay well and keep training in the heat.

🔴Drop the Intensity
—It’s simple: the greater the intensity the greater the risk of heat related symptoms

🟠Take Breaks
—Even a 5 minute break can significantly drop your core temperature

🟡Rotate Players
—This one is for team sports, coaches rotate your players or try rotating training methods

🟣Water, often
—Water before, during, and after activity, and extra water for wetting faces, clothes, and hair

🔵Avoid 11am-3pm
—Best to skip the hottest part of the day

🟢Stop/Start
—Duration exercise is more of a problem than stop start training

🟡Check Airflow
— Is there AC? A breeze? A fan? Check before you commit to it

🟠Swap to Indoors
—If available, an indoor space out of the sun’s glare with cool AC blasting will keep you comfortable

Hope these tips helped you feel ready for safely exercising in the heat!

If you have any of your own tips let us know (we’ve been hearing fun cooling methods from our clients this week, and we just love how creative everyone is!)

Mitch’s favourite? Freezing a water bottle for keeping his drink cold for longer.

Trust the Australians, right?
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Ki-net-ic

Kinetic energy is the energy of movement.

We use this energy every day, whether walking, running, or breathing.

If you’re experiencing difficulty with movements you used to do, want to do, or dream about doing, let’s make it happen together.

As physiotherapists we use science to make movement work for you.

Booking us online at www.KinCoastPhysio.com

Heat illness: what, when, how, why?

🏃🏽‍♀️Exercise in the heat which caused elevated body temp 🌡

🏄🏽‍♂️Includes heat cramps, heat exhaustion, or even heat stroke!

🏊🏻‍♀️Risk of heat illness starts at just 21 degrees

⚪️21-25 deg = low to moderate risk
🟠26-30 deg = moderate risk
🔴31-35 deg = high risk
⚫️36+ deg = extreme risk

🤸🏻‍♂️Remember, exercise means different things for everyone! It may be a swim, bike, run or walk in warm weather.

Heat Illness part 2 will look at factors affecting your body increasing risk of heat illness like:

⚪️Exercise Duration + Intensity
⚪️Time of Day
⚪️Exercise Adjustments

We hope this was helpful and hope you have a safe summer!

The KinCoast Team

Hi everyone!

We are excited to announce we are launching our SUMMER INFO SERIES! 🌞

We will be sharing tips and tricks of how to stay safe and healthy this summer including topics on:

⭐️Heat illness (heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke)
⭐️Dehydration
⭐️Wounds
⭐️Asthma
⭐️Low blood sugar
⭐️Anemia
⭐️Shock

And of course, our specialty
⭐️INJURIES⭐️

Stay tuned for your guide to protecting yourself and helping others! 🙌

Spring Break means spending more time with the kiddos.⠀
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Making time for therapy can be complicated, but with a bit of creativity it can also be fun!⠀
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Some games you can try:⠀
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⚪️Simon Says⠀
🟢Freeze Dance⠀
🔵Follow the Leader⠀
⚪️Imaginative Play⠀
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Some kids even love a bit of a competition!⠀
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Whatever your little ones enjoy, try to incorporate it into physical play.⠀
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They will spend important time with you, and you will get your exercises done. ⠀
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Good luck and let us know if you need any extra ideas!⠀
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What’s better than springtime?

The winter is over and it’s time for warmer weather, green buds, and sunshine.

Ok, we live in Greater Vancouver so we’ll be patient for that last part.

It’s been a minute since we were on social. We can’t wait to fill you in on all the things the KinCoast Team did in the past year, so stay tuned!

And if you’re in need of an awesome physio in downtown Port Moody, well, you know where to go. 😉
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Ever wanted to explore Canada? Well then, we have good news!

We are seeking a Physiotherapist to join KinCoast Physio! We work as a team, combining manual therapy techniques, modalities and rehabilitative programs to improve patient quality of life.

Responsibilities:
Develop and implement physical therapy programs that focus on rehabilitation.
Work directly with patients to achieve maximum physical recovery.
Evaluate effects of therapy treatment and communicate patients' progress.
Record and document patient care services.
Collaborate with other team personnel to achieve well-rounded care.

Qualifications: Previous experience in physical therapy,

We are seeking a Physiotherapist to join KinCoast Physio! We work as a team, combining manual therapy techniques, modalities and rehabilitative programs to improve patient quality of life.

Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement physical therapy programs that focus on rehabilitation
- Work directly with patients to achieve maximum physical recovery
- Evaluate effects of therapy treatment and communicate patients' progress
- Record and document patient care services
- Collaborate with other team personnel to achieve well-rounded care

Qualifications: Previous experience in physical therapy,

NEW PHYSIO ON DECK.

We’re so excited to introduce you to our new physiotherapist.

She’s already rocking her first day at KinCoast Physio and sessions are filling up fast!

Now our Team brochure will look a bit different - time to swap them out!

Stay tuned for her story coming up.

Physio + Dog

Jess is in the clinic every day with her physios.

Her favourite things are sardine treats, squirrels, howling, and greeting every single person that comes through KinCoast.

(When she’s not snoring, that is)

Happy birthday Jess, you are 15 this February!

The importance of good pre-hab.

Pre-jab is short for pre-rehabilitation. It has become widely used in many medical conditions including joint replacements, spinal surgeries, and even cancer surgeries.

The effectiveness of pre-hab is all about getting your body as ready for surgery as can be.

Physiotherapists know pre-hab.
We see clients before and after surgery.

We can help to get your body ready for what comes next.

So let’s get to work together.

Balance.

It’s Thursday and we’re thinking about balance in all it’s greatness.

Albert seems to know a thing or two about it. So if you don’t take our word for it, take his.

How does tape help?

Tape can be used on practically every part of the body, where it used as a supportive aid.

How?

Tape offloads, stabilizes, and protects.

Since it is attached to skin, it provides feedback to your body. This feedback reminds you to that the area needs extra support - which you do with your own muscles.

Rigid tape works in a different way, it is used mostly to limit movement and support joint structures.

Bonus: Special tape application can also help resolve bruising quicker!

Our therapists can help tape you up, and get you back to better health.

Ask us how in your physio sessions!

Get your gear ready for the long weekend.

2 day countdown is on!

Best way to stay warm during the winter months? Warm clothes and lots of activity!

As Canadians, the cold never bothered us anyways

Jumping into the weekend.

We’re ready for it, and then some outdoor movement therapy.

Even in the rain BC parks are great to stretch out your legs and your lungs.

Happy weekend Port Moody!