Waterloo Sports Medicine Rim Park

Waterloo Sports Medicine Centre at RIM Park is closed today due to inclement weather conditions. All appointments for today have been rescheduled. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to see you tomorrow!

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“What can people in Canada do on September 30? This new day of reflection known as the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation is a day of reflection, respect, learning, and action. ⁣
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These are just a few examples of how you can spend your time on September 30. For more ideas to work into your planning for Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, check out our recommended at https://downiewenjack.ca/our-work/reconciliations/“⁣
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Please join us at WSM RIM Park is acknowledging the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation by wearing an orange shirt to your appointment. ⁣
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We're hiring! We are currently looking for a full-time physiotherapist to join our clinic team. ⁣
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Our clinic prides itself on high standards of practice and quality care with a patient-focused environment. Mentorship is available from FCAMPT therapist(s). ⁣
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Candidates must hold a valid license to practice in Ontario and be a member in good standing with the college⁣.
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New graduates are welcome to apply.
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For more information and how to apply, please send us a DM!
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Our next topic on the role of Physiotherapy in Healthy Aging will focus on pain.⁣
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Pain management is one of the top reasons people seek out physiotherapy. For some individuals, this pain is temporary and caused by a specific injury/event. For others, the pain is much more complex and persists for longer than 3 months. ⁣
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There is strong evidence that chronic pain is most effectively managed using non-pharmacological strategies, including activity, exercise and mental health supports. ⁣
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A physiotherapist can provide you with the resources, knowledge and education to self-manage your pain. According to the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (2021):⁣
• Physiotherapy reduces reliance on opioids to manage pain.⁣
• Physiotherapy exercise rehabilitation can reduce pain and disability, as well as improve quality of life for patients with musculoskeletal pain.⁣
• Physiotherapy effectively treats and reduces lower back pain, osteoarthritis, and other musculoskeletal pain conditions.⁣
• Timely and appropriate access to physiotherapy can reduce reliance on publicly funded health care services and medications to manage pain.⁣
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It is important to recognize the complexity of chronic pain and the need for a multifactorial, interdisciplinary intervention. For more information, check out the CPA’s website at https://physiotherapy.ca/npm-2021-physiotherapy-helps-prevent-manage-pain ⁣
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Use the link in our bio to book an appointment with our Physiotherapists and Massage Therapist.⁣
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