The turning of a new year symbolizes the turning of a new leaf for many of us, a chance to shed bad habits and start fresh. With a new year, we hope to see a new us. So what are the most common New Year’s Resolutions? Well, according to a 2017 survey, one-third of Canadians want to improve their fitness …
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The reaction to a physical injury or condition differs for every patient, but their overall mental well-being always plays an important role in their recovery. Some injuries or conditions can have a negative impact on a patient’s mental health, influencing the recovery process. Working with a psychologist can be extremely beneficial for this type of patient. The psychologists at pt …
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Another very common question we get from patients planning on booking an assessment at pt Health is whether or not we offer direct billing for Extended Health Benefits. The answer is yes, we do! What are Extended Health Benefits? Extended Health Benefits (EHB), also sometimes called Extended Health Care (EHC) or major medical benefits, are additional benefits that supplement expenses …
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Chronic inflammation is bad news. It’s been linked to cancer, heart disease, diabetes, asthma, and Alzheimer’s. It can also worsen autoimmune diseases, arthritis, food allergies, and other issues and conditions. But the good news is, we can do a lot to manage pain and disease through what we eat. Less Wheat, Less Sugar You may not be happy to hear …
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One of the most common questions we are asked at pt Health clinics across Ontario is whether or not our physiotherapy services are covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan, or OHIP. The short answer is yes and no. Read on to understand the specific cases where physiotherapy is covered by OHIP, as well as cases where it is not. …
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The following is a guest post written by Gillian Goerzen, a health & fitness coach in Nanaimo, BC who runs her own active site & blog over at superyou.ca. The content of this post does not necessarily reflect the views of pt Health or its employees.
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Calling all running fans! We’re pleased to present a Q&A with Jeff Barton, AKA Jeff the Runner, who – for lack of a better word – runs a website that offers “advice and stories from the intersection of running and life.” One of the main things Jeff focuses on with his website is how running can help clear the mind …
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After being certified as a Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute Canada in October, 2018, we’re excited and proud to announce that pt Health is the first physiotherapy provider awarded with the prestigious honour of being named to the 2019 list of Best Workplaces™ in Healthcare. pt Health received this honour after a thorough …
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Thank you for your support in helping to find a cure for arthritis. With your help, we were able to donate $15,000 to the Arthritis Society. Arthritis affects 6 million Canadians at all ages and stages of life, and at the moment, there is no cure. As healthcare professionals, we share the Arthritis Society’s mission to help people affected …
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