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Do you find your motivation to exercise waxes and wanes? Check out this article written by Christian De Milleville for some insight on staying active for good. https://www.e-know.ca//why-is-it-so-hard-to-keep-exercisi/

This was the view from my latest session with a client. Our beautiful Kootenay backdrop couldn't have been more breathtaking that night. The ability to treat clients in their home, in our own backyard is fantastic. Convenience for the client, one on one time spent with the therapist, and the ability to meet wherever you want is a physiotherapy experience redefined.

Hey PhysioFITT FB friends! This is the last of a series of posts on The Top Three Most Common Summertime Injuries. The previous two posts looked at concussions and ankle sprains. For the third most common summertime injury, you voted for knee injuries. Now, this discussion could go many directions muscle strains, ligament sprains, tendon injuries, or the troubles that arise from a recovered broken bone. But, as I was walking down Fisher Peak this summer and wondering... if my kneecap might explode, I decided that we should talk about Patellofemoral Pain or pain that occurs beside or behind the kneecap. The patellofemoral joint is that place where the patella (or kneecap) meets the femur (or long thigh bone). When you bend your leg, the patella neatly slides back and forth on the femur. Since the front thigh muscle is connected to the top of the patellaand the lower leg bone (or tibia) is connected to the bottom of the patellaa cool pulley is formed that allows you to bend your leg back and forth. As you can probably imagine, there’s an especially large load through this area when going down stairs, walking downhill, or squatting. So, where does patellofemoral pain come from? Well, it could from trauma; but, more likely overuse / overload of the joint, muscle weakness, ligament issues, misalignment of the pulley system, an imbalance of forces around the kneecap, or a combination of factors (plus others). If the kneecap doesn’t track properly in its groove, pain at the front of the knee can result. Clearly though, pain at the front of the knee can occur for many reasonsthis is just one of them! When you see a physiotherapist, the physio will spend time talking with you about where and when it hurts; discuss the history of the pain (to try and nail down a possible cause), try to elicit pain and pinpoint the injured structures, look at pain patterns, and perform special tests to rule in / out certain issues. With this information, the physio will reach a diagnosis, and then provide recommendations on physiotherapy treatment. Depending on the cause of the problem, this could include manual therapy, quite specific strengthening or stretching exercises, taping, orthotics, balance training, or other fun activities. Rest assured, the physio will get you back on your feet and ready for your next assent up Fisher Peak! As always, PhysioFITT is here to help. Our 60 minute one on one appointments allow plenty of time for the physiotherapist to figure out what’s happening and get you on the road to recovery. Now, together, let’s get FITT for life! www.physiofitt.ca

Hi FB friends! As promised, here is the second of three short posts on the most common summertime injuries. Ankle sprains account for about 20-25% of all ankle injuries and often lead to a disruption in the activities of daily life [1]. The majority of ankle sprains involve rolling the foot inwards resulting in injury to the outside of the ankle. An ankle sprain may result from internal factors (ankle instability, poor coordination, previous injury) or external factors... (uneven ground, type of footwear, or stepping on something unexpectedly). Either way, rolling the ankle can lead to pain, swelling, bruising, in-coordination, and an inability to bear weight on the injured side. Most ankle sprains do not require an X-ray. Talk to your doctor or physiotherapist to confirm. Early treatment is fairly straightforward. Rest, ice, compress, and elevate in the first couple days. Depending on the severity of injury, it is important to get moving as soon as possible. It is critical to prevent or minimize the impact of an ankle sprain on ankle coordination with balance (or proprioceptive) training. The good news is that the vast majority of ankle sprains recover after a few weeks; especially if these simple guidelines are followed. Unfortunately, without proper care, some ankle sprains lead to frequent re-injury and chronic instability. Let’s make sure to avoid that! Check out this short video to learn more about ankle sprains and rehabilitation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvXQrS2QmgM As always, if a PhysioFITT therapist can help, please feel free to book an appointment on our website (www.PhysioFITT.ca) or reach out directly to one of our therapists. Together, let’s stay FITT for Life! 1. Slater, Kim, MB BS, FRACS, FaORTHA. (2018). Acute lateral ankle instability. Foot and Ankle Clinics, 23(4), 523-537.

Thanks to everyone for your comments on the "What is the most common summertime injury" post from a couple weeks ago. What a list! It appears that KNEE and ANKLE injuries are competing for the top spot on the list. Watch for PhysioFITT posts on knee and ankle injuries coming soon! Honorable mention goes to head injuries...specifically concussion. Unfortunately, a growing concern in children between the ages of 5 - 19. According to Stats Canada, as many as 23% of adolescents report sustaining a head injury within the previous year. In the East Kootenay, we are fortunate to have an expert in concussion management at Creekside Physiotherapy in Kimberley. If you or someone you know needs help recovering from a concussion, contact Ryan Sleik at Creekside Physiotherapy Clinic and he will take good care of you! #concussion

I can’t really pick just one favourite spot in the Kootenays. There are so many beautiful lakes and trails around and I have really enjoyed exploring them with my family. Recently a hike to Marysville Falls and walking the trails at Elizabeth Lake have kept me FITT for Life. Are you a mountain person or a lake person?

There's probably something in here for all of us...