Nirtal Shah - Physical Therapist

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From Marathon Runner to ACL Patient: How Digital Physical Therapy Guided a Return to Running

Follow marathon runner Jo's ACL recovery journey, from injury to rehabilitation success using digital physical therapy. Learn how she used pre-surgery preparation and guided mobile app support to achieve remarkable recovery milestones and maintain her path back to running.

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Multiple Ligament Knee Injury Recovery Including ACL Injury: From Car Accident to Comeback with Technology Support

Discover Mohammed's recovery from a severe three-ligament knee injury. Learn about complex rehabilitation challenges and how technology supports recovery from multiple ligament reconstruction.

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ACL Surgery Recovery: How a Fitness Coach Used Technology and Determination to Return to Training

Discover how Elina, a fitness and weight loss coach, transformed her unexpected skiing ACL injury into a success story. Her determination, combined with proper rehabilitation and technology support, led to an impressive recovery that now inspires others facing similar challenges.

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From Setback to Comeback: An Athlete's Journey Through Complex ACL Knee Surgery Recovery

Follow Lani Woods' inspiring journey from devastating knee injuries through multiple surgeries to her triumphant return to athletics.

osteoarthritis

Video: What's the difference between Arthritis and Osteoarthritis? What to know before a Knee Replacement

In this short video, Nirtal Shah, Physical Therapist and CEO of Curovate will explain the difference between knee arthritis and knee osteoarthritis.

stretching

Does stretching actually work? Does stretching prevent injuries? Does stretching lengthen muscles?

Read this blog to find out if stretching actually works! Does stretching prevent injuries and can it actually lengthen muscles?

Access to healthcare

Is video physical therapy as good as in-person physical therapy to reduce chronic knee pain? A new research study answers this question!

Do you have chronic knee pain? Are you wondering what form of physical therapy can help you? This blog, written by a physical therapist and a kinesiologist, summarizes a new research study examining how effective telerehabilitation is compared to in-person physical therapy.

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Video: How can I keep up with all of my exercises after ACL injury or surgery? Advice and tips for exercise

In this video blog, a registered kinesiology provides you with tips and advice on how to manage exercises after ACL injury or surgery.

Indigenous access to healthcare

Video: Why do Indigenous communities have the worst access to healthcare in Canada?

In this video blog, we discuss the barriers that Indigenous communities face when trying to access and navigate the Canadian healthcare system.

Physical Therapy App

Video | Curovate, the Physical Therapy App, is completely Updated!

Watch this video and learn how the new Curovate Physical Therapy App can help people recover after injury and surgery. Curovate provides daily video guided exercises and progress tracking. Learn more by watching this video.

Video: If I tear my ACL once, am I at a greater risk of tearing ACL in the future?

After ACL surgery, there is a higher risk of ACL re-tearing. In this video blog, Physical Therapist and Curovate CEO, Nirtal Shah, discusses the increased risk after an initial ACL tear.

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Video: When can I run after an ACL surgery? | Curovate

Watch this video to learn about the criteria you must meet before you start to jog after ACL surgery.

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Things I wish I knew before ACL surgery! Learn about ACL recovery

Unlock the secrets of successful ACL recovery with insights from a qualitative research study. Get practical tips and expert guidance at Curovate.

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Video: How long does it take for my ACL scar to heal? Scarring after ACL surgery | Curovate

Is there anything you can do to speed up the scar healing after an ACL surgery? Watch this video and learn more.

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Curovate selected as part of the SMart Inclusive Living Environment (SMILE) project for ageing in place

Read about why Curovate was selected as a digital health solution to help older adults rehabilitate and recover at home after injury and surgery.

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Video: Can an ACL injury lead to knee arthritis in the future? | Curovate

In this video Monica Kim, physical therapist, explains how an ACL injury can lead to knee osteoarthritis.

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Why is it taking me so long to get better after ACL surgery? | Curovate

Learn about 4 important factors that contribute to your healing time after ACL surgery. Find out what you can do to speed up your recovery.

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Is it possible for a partial ACL tear to heal without surgery? | Curovate

Watch this video to learn from Zach Holmes, a physical therapist, about the possibility of ACL partial tear healing.

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Video: Why does my knee hurt when it rains? Knee pain and rainy days | Curovate

Are you one of the many people who experience knee pain when it is about to rain? Watch this video, created by a physical therapist, and learn why!

Jumper's Knee

Video: How to Cure Jumper's Knee! Exercises for Jumper's Knee | Curovate

Watch this short video, by 2 physical therapy students from the University of Toronto, that teaches you how to complete exercises for jumper's knee.

Jumper's Knee

How do I cure Jumper's Knee? How do I do decline squats for patellar tendinopathy? | Curovate

Explore the world of patellar tendinopathy or jumper's knee and its effective treatment through decline squats. Dive into studies, protocols, and expert insights for alleviating knee pain.

Jumper's Knee

What is Jumper's Knee or patellar tendinopathy? How can I avoid getting Jumper's Knee? | Curovate

Jumper's knee is also called patellar tendinopathy. Read this blog and learn what jumper's knee or patellar tendionpathy is and how to avoid jumper's knee.

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Video: Why did I lose all of my muscle after my ACL surgery? | Curovate

In this brief video Andrew Veley, physical therapist, explains why muscle loss occurs after an ACL surgery. In most cases, muscle loss after ACL surgery is expected.

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Video: Why does it take so long to gain muscle back after ACL surgery? Muscle loss after ACL surgery!

Watch this video and learn why muscle loss after ACL surgery is normal. Andrew Veley, physical therapist, explains why muscle loss is normal after ACL surgery.

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Video: Why does my knee feel numb and tingly after ACL surgery? | Curovate

Watch this short video and learn why numbness and tingling after ACL surgery may be perfectly normal. Lauren Youssef, physical therapy student from the University of Toronto, explains why.