Please visit these sites for more information about Physiotherapy:

Canadian Physiotherapy Association

Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapy

Physical Therapy

Worker's Compensation Board of Nova Scotia

Did you know you have the right to attend physiotherapy immediatly following a WCB related injury?  For more information about WCB insurance for worker's, click here.

Below is a selection of fact sheets created by the Canadian Physiotherapy Association to help you get mobile and stay mobile. 

They are all in Adobe (PDF) format, so you need to have

the free Acrobat Reader software. 

Back Pain

Did you know that 70% of back problems begin during routine daily activities? Learn how to prevent an aching back. 

S.M.A.R.T Running

If you are thinking of taking up running for health and fitness, read these guidelines and do it the SMART way!

S.M.A.R.T Gardening

Tips for keeping your gardening experiences pleasant and pain-free.

S.M.A.R.T Walking

Helpful hints for stretching, choosing walking gear and when to talk to a Physiotherapist.

S.M.A.R.T Golfing

How to get the most out of you game.

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a condition that results in loss bone mass and weakening of the bones, increasing the risk of fractures, such as a broken hip, crushed vertebrae, or fractured wrist.

Osteoarthritis

Overuse, excess weight, poor posture and the passage of time can cause wear and tear on your joints that leads to osteoarthritis.  Learn how physiotherapy can help.