Congratulations to @NSPhysio member David Kachan for winning the 2020 @PhysioCan Mentorship Award! This award recognizes physios who, through their inspiration & support, provide exceptional mentorship of other physios & act as role models for professionalism & volunteerism.👋👍
Woo hoo! Wonderful news! David is a fabulous mentor and contributor to our physiotherapy community in NS. We are lucky to have him in clinic and in volunteering for NS Physiotherapy Association 🎉🎊
Today we reflect on the service of the many who fight for and to protect peace, to protect the vulnerable and those who paid with visible and/or invisible wounds or paid the ultimate price. We thank them and remember them, always. #LestWeForget#CanadaRemembers
Heads Up Halifax. Now that daylight savings time has ended, there are fewer daylight hours, meaning reduced visibility this time of year. Whether you're walking, cycling or driving, look out for one another while sharing the road. Halifax.ca/headsup
Emerging evidence shows that 2SLGBTQIA communities often experience higher rates of pain but are less likely to receive appropriate care due to barriers in our current health care system. We need to make pain care safe and accessible for everyone. #NPAW2020#LivingWithPain 🏳️🌈
It’s National Pain Awareness Week. Did you know that #ChronicPain is common in many conditions, ranging from cancer to arthritis, as well as many invisible or undiagnosed illnesses that aren’t widely understood? #NPAW2020#LivingWithPain
A recent @JPhysiother study found that people who have experienced low back pain are open to using exercise to reduce their risk of recurrence; however, they prefer programs that differ from those exercise programs that are known to be effective.
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4 Reasons Why You Should Get Your #FluShot!
1. To avoid a potential “twindemic”
2. Protect other people
3. Pregnant people can protect their babies
4. It’s easy
This and more in our updated 2020 flu blog, originally written w/ Dr. Joanne Langley
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#HappyThanksgiving! We are thankful for our @NSPhysio members, for the opportunities to contribute to health care in so many different ways, for everyone doing their part to keep COVID-19 cases minimal & doing their part to treat people with COVID & for our beautiful province.
Today is the LAST day to claim your insurance & membership savings by renewing your PABC membership.
You must renew today to still be listed as an Active PABC/CPA member. 🏃♀️💨
✔️ Renew now: bit.ly/3ikAUZG#PABC#PABCmember#BCphsiotherapy#BCphysio
It's International Day of the Older Persons – the focus this year is on the role of healthcare workers in contributing to the health of older people. Research shows physios are well-placed to assist older people in maintaining their physical & functional independence. #IDOP2020