We’re proud to announce a brand-new service here at Creekside, one that we know will help so many people eliminate some discomfort from their lives: Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy, offered by our own Gillian Horton. The Pelvic Floor is an incredibly important part of our body — and yet, so few of us do enough (or anything!) to maintain the proper functioning of this important muscle group.
Read MoreIf there’s one thing that we’re all learning together right now, it’s how to adapt. And we’re happy to report that the team at Creekside has seamlessly transitioned to a different way of supporting and staying connected to our patients: Online Physiotherapy. This means we’re as open as ever, and you can receive your treatments remotely — much like you’d FaceTime a friend, only we use a secure Zoom link to meet with you.
Read MoreAs healthcare professionals on the frontlines of this unprecedented season, we feel that closing the doors to Creekside Physiotherapy for the time being is the most responsible choice for us to make right now. Our highest priority is the health, safety, and wellbeing of our entire community, and while this decision wasn’t easy, we feel it’s what keeps us in alignment with that commitment. However, we will continue to serve our clients via tele-rehab, so that we can help ease the strain on our healthcare system, and so that we can continue to support you in feeling your best.
Read MoreSure, you may have always thought that compression stockings were only for the elderly, or only to prevent the feeling of heavy and aching legs. But in fact, these easy-to-wear garments can help a wide range of people, of all ages and activity levels, and can effectively prevent more serious pain and illness down the road.
Read MoreYou might hear us talk a lot about movement down here at Creekside -- and with good reason: corrective exercises are often what we prescribe to our patients in order to restore their range of motion and to heal their injuries. But, that said, there’s an offering here at Creekside that doesn’t get as much airtime, but that’s equally important -- and it has less to do with movement, and everything to do with stillness and silence
Read MoreHave you heard of Mallet Finger? This common injury might not sound or look like the most pleasant of conditions, but the good news is that it’s almost always uncomplicated to treat and heal. Here at Creekside, we feel privileged to have the East Kootenays’ only Certified Hand Therapist (and our co-owner!) Kari Loftsgard as a part of our team: she’s truly an expert at treating all kinds of hand and arm injuries, including this one!
Read MoreStudies indicate that between 60% and 80% of people will experience lower back pain at some point in their lives. This looming number suggests that it’s fairly likely that you, or a family member, will go through it -- but, thankfully, it’s rarely serious and can be managed effectively. Still, it’s certainly an ailment that can impact your day to day life, since its discomfort is usually constant.
Read MoreBack to school season is an exciting time of year -- especially for young athletes! This area boasts many high-calibre teams, and down here at Creekside, we feel privileged to work with and treat lots of talented athletes, both young and old, to help prevent and heal the injuries that can sometimes happen when you’re dedicated to a sport. But there’s one injury in particular that is incredibly important to discuss and learn about: concussions.
Read MoreIt’s hard to imagine going through our days without the regular use of our hands, and their function can be something we take for granted until something impairs it. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – a very common condition which you’ve likely heard of – can, unfortunately, do exactly that. The team at Creekside is committed to helping you heal from this irritating condition, so you can get back to life!
Read MoreRunning is, for so many people, an incredibly enjoyable sport. Its pleasures are plenty: it can be meditative, offering a quiet and reflective time outdoors. It can be satisfying either in solitude, or enjoyed with friends. It requires no fancy gear. However, running is not a low-impact sport - so learn how to avoid (and heal!) injuries sustained while jogging.
Read MoreFlip-flop season is upon us – and while that might herald long and leisurely days spent playing outside – it can also wreak havoc on our heels if we don’t ease into our new summer shoes and keep our feet strong and limber as the days get warmer.
Read MoreSpring is in full swing – and that means it’s time for the golf courses to open their gates and for us to dust off the clubs. Golf is one of the most popular parts of the Kootenay lifestyle, and it’s no surprise, given the multitude of courses right in the Kimberley & Cranbrook area. Golf is generally considered a low-impact sport, but nonetheless, there is a myriad of injuries that often befall regular, and even the most recreational, players.
Read MoreSpring is in full swing, and more and more dirt and pavement are appearing every day. This is certainly cause for celebration, as cycling is an integral part of the Kootenay lifestyle! It’s the perfect time take out that beautiful machine that’s been collecting dust in your garage all winter, and bring it to the local bike shop for a little tune-up. But there’s another, equally important appointment that you should make for your ride, too.
Read MoreSure, you might joke around about it just being a sign of getting older. But knee pain affects those of all ages, and might actually be something more serious than just a little irritation now and then. Knee injuries are one of the most common reasons people visit their health practitioners.
Read MoreSki pass tagged to your snowpants? Check. Doing your annual dance for the snow gods? Check. But before you hit the slopes, we want to tell you about a common injury that happens on the ski hill: Skier’s Thumb! (Oh, and don’t stop reading there, all you snowboarders: you can be at risk, too!)
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