Each year, hundreds of aspiring physiotherapy clinic owners make the decision to branch out on their own and set up their own practices. This is a major career step and careful planning is needed at each stage of the process. In this text, we set out 5 suggested groups of action items to follow in…
The arrival of the coronavirus pandemic has introduced a new priority for large and small businesses and non profit organizations around Canada. To keep its employees and customers safe, each business now has to give some thought to how it can introduce a program for the effective use of personal protective equipment (PPE). In this…
Disposable face masks such as the Dynapro ASTM Level 2 mask have been widely used for a long time for protecting health care workers from the possibility of infection by viral or bacterial agents. Their use has become even more widespread since the advent of dangerous and infectious viruses such as SARS, Ebola, HIV and,…
Whether you keep a thermometer at home to monitor the temperatures of family members, or use one at your place of business to check the temperatures of employees and visitors, its correct use is essential if it is to provide accurate measurements. In this post, we discuss how to measure temperature accurately with a thermometer….
Infrared Thermometers have acquired a new importance in the wake of the emergence of the highly infectious COVID-19 disease. Offices, schools, hospitals and even places like airports and train stations will need the ability to check visitors’ temperatures for signs of the fever that is one of the main signatures of this disease. In this…
KN95 or N95 respirators are primarily evaluated based on their filtration rates. However, this is by no means the only important metric governing their performance. For a KN95 respirator to be effective, it is essential that it forms a proper fit around the contours of your face. If air is leaking through the interface between…
Medical Exam Gloves have recently acquired increased importance as a result of the emergence of COVID-19 as a new and significant public health issue. However, they have long been a staple at medical offices and clinics. They play a vital role in insulating health care professionals from biohazards, both viral and bacterial. In addition, they…
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a complication experienced by 9 out 10 diabetes patients. It is essentially a type of nerve damage caused by persistently high levels of blood sugar in the form of glucose. Diabetic neuropathy most often affects the nerves in the patient’s feet and legs. One of the most typical symptoms of…
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has made many individuals familiar with terms such as “surgical masks” and “N95 respirators”. This post seeks to answer a few of the most commonly asked questions concerning these items of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). These questions include what is an N95 respirator and what is the difference between…
Moist heat therapy uses a wet source to transfer heat to your tissues in order to achieve pain relief. The wet source can take many forms including a hot water bottle, a steam towel, a sauna, a paraffin bath or a moist heating pack like a HotPac or a Theratherm Digital Moist Heating Pack. In…