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Flip Flop Season Is Here and s ummer is the season when our We-Fix-U team treats more ankle sprains than any other time of year.

The reason?.....We are all just so much more active in the summer.

Ankle sprains are a common but painful injury that can happen in sports like running, soccer, basketball or volleyball, or simply by stepping unexpectedly onto an uneven surface.

Physiotherapy treatment can start very early after an injury. Rehabilitation techniques will help reduce the time that your ankle is painful and ankle movement is restricted so that you can get back to work and activity more quickly. Early treatment will reduce the swelling and pain, making it easier to walk. Even one treatment and appropriate advice can make a significant difference.

Initial treatment for all sprains is rest, ice, compression and elevation (RICE), as soon as possible and for 72 hours after injury. The RICE method helps promote healing, decreases pain, and reduces swelling around the ankle joint. Mild sprains may only require an elastic bandage for compression, while the more severe sprains require a splint or a cast.

Stretching is an important part of the healing process. It helps:

regain full movement

increase circulation that aids the healing process

maintain muscle strength

and maintain soft tissue flexibility.

Stretching should always be done in the pain free range to get the most benefit.

When recovering from an injury, it is important to take into consideration the effect of the entire days activities on the injured joint. If you have been doing a lot of walking on a given day, it may be wiser to do non-weight bearing aerobic work for the leg such as swimming, pool running or stationary bike, as cardiovascular fitness is required no matter what sport caused the injury. Plan your activities so you can build rest into your day. Make sure your rehabilitation program includes exercises that will help you regain your overall conditioning as well as those that are specific for the ankle. Remem ber to use RICE if you do overdo it on occasion!

Our physiotherapists will conduct a thorough assessment of your injured ankle and plan a rehabilitation program tailored to your level of activity that will help reduce swelling and pain, and promote healing and recovery. The program will include exercises that are important to improve the strength of the calf and ankle muscles. It may also include modalities such as ultrasound or inferential and education on how to prevent sprains in the future.

Call one of our Health Centres to Book your assessment TODAY!

#LifeIsBetterPainFree

This is Kayla!

Kayla was born and raised in Port Hope so it only seems fitting for her to be returning as a Registered Physiotherapist.

Kayla graduated from McMaster University in 2015 earning an Honours Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. She then joined our clinic for a short stint as a physiotherapy assistant before being accepted to Queen's University, earning her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy in 2018.

Kayla works together with her clients to help them achieve their goals, ultimately helping them manage and reduce their pain in everyday life. She incorporates exercise, education, modalities, and manual therapy into sessions to try and maximize client outcomes. Outside of work Kayla enjoys playing women's fast pitch and going camping.

To book an assessment with Kayla call 905-885-0024

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We-Fix-U offers psychotherapy services to adults, adolescents, and couples. Psychotherapy services are available for a range of issues, challenges, and life events including:

Depression/Anxiety
Addictions/substance abuse
Major life transitions, challenges, adversity
Life altering or life threatening illness or injury
Relationship difficulties, separation/divorce
Grief, bereavement or loss
Stress management
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Hopelessness or despair
PTSD
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To find out how WFU can help you with your mental health or that of someone you love, please call any of our offices and book a confidential assessment with our Registered Psychotherapist.

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Do you want to help people?

Are you looking for a great way to start your career, with an environment that allows for growth and advancement?

Are you looking to develop your skills and further your career?

Are you looking for a competitive salary with benefits and supported education? If so, We-Fix-U has an incredible opportunity to start or further your career. We have openings for staff who desire to be part of a team that is committed to giving the absolute best care to our patients.

We have the following openings in our family of clinics:

- Physiotherapist (Cobourg, Oshawa)

- Chiropractor (Peterborough, Bowmanville)

- Chiropodist (Peterborough)

- Massage Therapist (Bowmanville, Cobourg, Oshawa)

Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] and tell us why you would like to be a part of our team.