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Ouch! I woke pain-free this morning but on my first step out of bed a sharp, stabbing pain in my foot took me by surprise. Not there yesterday as I walked around, but today it is stopping me from walking at all! What happened? Why so sore, just on the heel! I limp to my laptop and search online for a quick solution but find no easy remedy. I decided I must get some professional help.

During this time of COVID-19, we want to help everyone stay on the job, even if you work from home.

Injured at your work? Do you have a valid WSIB claim? If yes, we can help you recover from your injury within weeks. We treat all workplace injuries at Bloor Jane Physiotherapy. We know the WSIB claims process, and we can help you return to work.

The coronavirus may have changed the way we go about our daily lives, but some changes may be here to stay. Virtual care, telemedicine, and video Zoom conferencing are here for good.

All the team at Bloor Jane Physiotherapy have been working from home since we closed. I set up my laptop on the kitchen table. Others may be working at a dining table or on a couch at a coffee table, but most likely all have a poor ergonomic setup. My space is well lit, and I have room to spread out, but I don’t have a good supportive chair. My chair seems comfortable with armrests, but it doesn’t have lumbar support for my back. I need to take frequent breaks to walk around, but I still have some low backache at night and some morning stiffness. 

Do you have knee pain? Do you have an unresolved knee problem? Do you need help before starting outdoor activities? Have you been sedentary over the winter and lost some strength? 

Do you wish you were more active, but arthritic knee or hip pain holds you back? A new treatment is available for those with osteoarthritis in the hip or knee, which can improve the quality of your life. You too could go outside to enjoy Summer activities. Recent research has confirmed that people with osteoarthritis can be more active if they know more about the condition and are doing special exercises for it. Data has demonstrated that the GLA:D program has been successful in supporting people with hip and knee OA to manage their symptoms, improve their function, and increase their physical activity. Overall, 90% of participants in a Canadian study of the GLA:D program felt they benefited from it.

Immediately after the crash, all you may feel is a shock, but you may have whiplash. Symptoms of whiplash vary from person to person, but most often, you may experience dizziness or headaches with neck or shoulder pain and stiffness. Other symptoms like jaw pain, difficulty swallowing, numbness or tingling, ringing in the ears, or low back pain may also develop.

Have you been shovelling the sidewalk and developed low back pain? Did you have a backache before, and now it’s returned? Is the pain centred in the low back?  Is it there all the time? Do you know how to deal with it? Has it gone away, or is it still lingering? Are you taking meds but wish you didn’t have to rely on pills? Do you wish you could get rid of it for good? 

As the world gets ready to re-open for business, the business will not be as usual.

COVID-19 has created changes in our lives, and many changes are here to stay. If you are working from home, you may continue to do so for some time. Many have become more conscious of their health, taking a more proactive role in wellness. Has your regular day changed due to the coronavirus? Are you ready to embrace the changes of the new normal? Virtual Care, a branch of Telemedicine, is part of the new normal. It’s basically having a physiotherapy treatment online, using a laptop, tablet or smartphone. Similar to Facetime, a physiotherapist connects with you in the privacy and safety of your own home.