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Whether you're hitting the slopes or taking a brisk walk to the nearest hot chocolate dispensary, the winter season can sometimes be a challenging time to stay active.  For some clients recovering from complex injuries, travel to a physiotherapy clinic is even more difficult and the often short appointments offered are inadequate. Community physiotherapy addresses this need by providing comprehensive services at home or in community fitness facilities.  This winter newsletter looks at some of the advantage of community based physiotherapy to help your clients stay active. 

Did you know that Community Therapists has provided community based physiotherapy since 2004? Our team of 10 physiotherapists provides services throughout the Lower Mainland and the Fraser Valley.

1. Visits typically range from 1-2 hours depending on the client's needs.

2. Clients can be seen at home or in the community (gym or pool).

3. Physiotherapists provide an initial comprehensive assessment and can develop a program that can be implemented by a kinesiologist. Programs are monitored on a regular basis by the PT to ensure safety and effectiveness.

4. Clients who are elderly or individuals with chronic pain, complex conditions or multiple injuries can benefit from this style of physiotherapy as the treatment duration is longer and there is more 1:1 time with the client in comparison to a clinic setting. 

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The following community based PTs are available to accept new clients immediately:  

Steve Occleshaw received his Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Western Ontario in 1997. Since graduating, he has worked extensively in both the private and public sector, providing assessment and treatment to a diversified health population that includes: orthopedics, amputees, geriatrics, musculoskeletal injuries and acquired brain injury/stroke. While working in private practice for the East Van Rehabilitation Centre he served as the supervising physiotherapist and clinic manager for a 2 year period. He also gained experience working in an insurance funded setting while practicing in a WorkSafe BC sponsored occupational rehabilitation program. Steve joined Community Therapists in 2012 and provides activation (gym, pool) and home based physical therapy intervention for clients with physical and neurological injuries living in Surrey and Langley.

As a community-based organization, CTI recognizes the importance of not only assisting our own clients, but using our skills and resources to enhance the lives of others--both near and far.  In the wake of Typhoon Haiyan, Community Therapists decided to start a Philippines Relief fund

among the staff and successfully raised over $200 for the Red Cross.   

Closer to home, we worked with  Big Brothers to collect $575 for a Holiday Hamper to assist a local family in need celebrate the holidays.    

Canada Running Series Foundation

BC Brain Injury

Canadian Mental Health Association

BC Children's Hospital

Ride to Conquer Cancer   

Royal Colombian Hospital  

FVIBA Brain Injury Film Festival
MS Society 

Meghan Hughes - B.Sc. OT

Meghan Hughes received a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Alberta in 2008 and is a member of the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists. Previously, she completed a Bachelor of Arts, Majoring in Sociology and Minoring in Psychology in 2006. Her past experience includes community based rehabilitation for paediatric clientele as well as adult mental health inpatient services. Meghan provides assessment and rehabilitation services for both public and private sector clients with orthopedic and brain injuries in Trail, Castlegar, Rossland and Nelson.  

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