Ottawa-Carleton Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Center + HEART BEAT First Aid

12/15/2025

Bone fractures are categorized by how the bone breaks (e.g., straight, angled, shattered) and if the skin is broken, with common types including closed/simple (skin intact) vs. open/compound (bone breaks skin), transverse (straight across), oblique (angled), spiral (twisting), comminuted (shattered), compression (crushed, common in spine), greenstick (incomplete, in children), and stress (hairline cracks from overuse).

12/11/2025

12/08/2025

Paraplegia is paralysis affecting the lower half of the body (legs, trunk, pelvis), while quadriplegia (also tetraplegia) is paralysis affecting all four limbs and the torso, resulting from a higher spinal cord injury, making quadriplegia generally more severe and impacting arm function, whereas paraplegia retains arm use. Both stem from spinal cord damage, but the level of injury determines the extent of paralysis, with upper cord injuries causing quadriplegia and lower cord injuries causing paraplegia.

10/30/2025

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The B-PULSE CHAIR or KEGEL CHAIR is a non-invasive therapeutic device that uses high-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) energy to strengthen pelvic floor muscles. It creates thousands of powerful, involuntary contractions in a single session to help with issues like urinary incontinence, f***l incontinence, pelvic pain, and improving sexual function and prostate health. The treatment is fully clothed and requires no downtime.

HOW IT WORKS:
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* The B-Pulse chair uses HIFEM technology to stimulate the pelvic floor muscles.

* A single 30-minute session can create over 13,000 pelvic floor contractions, far more than voluntary Kegel exercises.

* This process re-educates the muscles, improves blood flow, and helps with neuromuscular control.

BENEFITS:
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* Urinary incontinence: Helps reduce leaks from activities like coughing or sneezing.

* F***l incontinence: Can help address bowel urgency and leakage.

* Pelvic & Back pain: May be used to manage chronic pelvic & back pain.

* Sexual health: Can improve erectile function and overall sexual wellness in both men and women.

* Post-surgery recovery: Assists in recovery after pelvic procedures or surgeries, such as those for re**al cancer.

* Post-childbirth recovery: Helps strengthen and tone the pelvic floor after childbirth.

WHO CAN BENEFIT:
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* Men and women of all ages experiencing pelvic floor weakness.

* Individuals with urinary or f***l incontinence, pelvic pain, or overactive bladder.

* Men looking to improve prostate health and erectile function.

* Individuals recovering from certain surgeries and childbirth.

WHO SHOULD AVOID THIS CHAIR:
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* Individuals with electronic implants, such as pacemakers.

* People who are pregnant.

* Those with certain medical conditions,
including active UTIs, cancer, heart conditions, or epilepsy, should consult their doctor first.

* Individuals with metal implants in the pelvic area or a copper IUD.

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09/04/2025

WHAT IS A CLOGGED MILK DUCT
& HOW CAN PHYSIO HELP?

Lactating mothers produce breast milk that is transported through specialized breast ducts to the ni**le, where the baby receives the flow when sucking. Sometimes, one or more of the breast ducts can become blocked by milk, leading to a red, tender lump or firm area in the breast. Blocked ducts generally occur when there is poor emptying of the breast duct due to a tight bra or strap, a poor latch, or because your baby is not feeding for long enough or is frequently missing feeds.

Not only can a blocked duct be painful, but milk flow from the affected breast will also be slower than usual, which can also cause your baby to be fussy! This can make your whole breastfeeding experience stressful, on top of the many other things you do to take care of your newborn baby!

High intensity therapeutic ultrasound by a Registered Physiotherapist at O-C PHYSIO for blocked ducts is a conservative treatment which helps to drain the breast of the milk blockage. An ultrasound machine sends sound waves with gentle heat through the breast tissue which helps to unclog the duct and encourage milk flow through the breast.

Please feel free to visit us at www.ocphysio.com or give us a call anytime at 613-789-0015.

07/19/2025

OTTAWA LEBANESE FESTIVAL - ST-ELIAS 2025

03/04/2025

CHOKING occurs when a foreign object, like a piece of food or a small toy, gets stuck in a person's throat or windpipe, blocking the airway and preventing air from reaching the lungs, essentially cutting off oxygen supply to the body; this can happen when food goes down the "wrong pipe" instead of the esophagus, and can be life-threatening if not addressed quickly.

02/09/2025

Are you looking for a trusted physiotherapist in Ottawa? We welcome you to Ottawa-Carleton Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Center. Make an appointment.