• Standing near a wall or countertop, arrange your feet so that you are standing with the heel of one foot touching the toes of the other, as if on a balance beam, and see how long you can stand still. Can you balance for 10 seconds? If not, then physiotherapy may be able to improve balance and coordination. The goal of any physiotherapy program is to restore range of motion and improve flexibility and strengthwhile reducing the general experience of pain. Unfortunately, hip and knee injuries often tend to linger. Every movement relies so heavily on the hips and knees that it makes it difficult to allow these joints to actually rest following an injury. Physiotherapy provides targeted exercises that support the joints with precise movements that help reinforce strength and range of motion. For more information, contact your physiotherapist to learn more about options that will suit your health needs. For more support in finding relief fromyour back pain, talk to your physiotherapist.
If you’ve experienced any hip or knee pain and are considering whether physiotherapy is a good choice for your health needs, consider the following: • From a standing position, are you able to lean over and touch your toes? If so, then this indicates that you have proper hip and low back flexibility. If not, then you may need to improve your flexibility and joint range of motion, and physiotherapy could be helpful. • In a sitting position, can you comfortably cross your legs, leaving your ankle to rest comfortably on the opposite knee? If this is painful, or one knee constantly must be lower than the other, then this may be indicative of knee concerns that could be addressed with physiotherapy. • From a standing position, with your feet planted flat on the floor, can you push your body into a squatting position? You should be able to squat all the way down so that your buttocks are almost touching your heels. If you aren’t able to do this, then physiotherapy may be helpful in improving your range of motion.
MEET OUR NEWEST TEAM MEMBER! KHIZAR HAYYAT - REGISTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Khizar has been a Registered Physiotherapist in Canada since 2015, and he brings more than 10 years of experience to the South Coast Physiotherapy team. Currently, he is following the Fellowship program and working towards completing his Postgraduate Diploma in Manipulative Physiotherapy affiliated with the Orthopedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. He also has a specialized certification in Vestibular Rehabilitation and successfully treats patients with Vestibular disorders. Khizar has a great interest in treating Orthopedics & Musculoskeletal conditions.
He enjoys treating clients of all ages and strives to provide quality physiotherapy treatment. His highest priority is to ensure that his patients show improvement, so they reach their physiotherapy goals. Outside of physiotherapy, he enjoys participating in Lawn Tennis and gym exercises. He loves being part of the South Coast Physiotherapy Team. Please call us at (888) 217-1804 to book your appointment with Khizar today!
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