Access to healthcare Video: Why do rural communities and remote communities have poor access to physical therapy? In this video blog, physical therapist Andrew explains why rural access to physical therapy is a problem and if telehealth is the solution.
exercise Video: Am I risk of falling and what can I do to reduce that risk? This video blog will present Canadian fall statistics as well as 7 exercises you can perform to improve your balance and reduce your risk of falling.
knee replacement Video: Am I too young to get a knee replacement? This video blog answers “Am I too young to get a knee replacement” and examines the pros and cons associated with getting a knee replacement earlier in life.
Total knee replacement Video: Why should I ice after injury or surgery? Physiotherapist's recommendation explained. In this video blog, a registered kinesiology explains the importance of using ice after injury or surgery.
Total knee replacement Video: Do you need to lose weight before hip replacement or knee replacement surgery? In this video blog, a physio student discusses how body weight relates to osteoarthritis and influences joint replacement, and pre-surgery weight loss.
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.
Curovate Physical Therapy App for Knee Replacement, ACL, Knee Pain, Knee Osteoarthritis and Hip Replacement | Curovate Watch this video to see how Curovate, the physical therapy app, can help you with your recovery after injury or surgery.
ACL Video: After an ACL surgery how long does it take for the swelling to go down so that I can bend my knee? Watch this 1 minute video to learn about when you can expect your swelling to subside after an ACL surgery.
Range of Motion How can I accurately measure my knee range of motion with Curovate? A Physical Therapy App for ACL and Knee Replacement. How can you use the physical therapy app, Curovate, to accurately measure your knee range of motion? This article, written by a physical therapist, will explain how you can measure your knee range of motion at home.
knee replacement Why does my knee replacement feel loose? Should I see my surgeon again if my knee replacement feels loose? If the percentage of people who need a revision surgery as a result of a knee implant loosening is so low, why do many people feel like their knee replacement is loose? Check out our blog post written by two Kinesiology students!
Indigenous access to healthcare Why do Indigenous communities have the worst access to healthcare? In this blog, we discuss the barriers that Indigenous communities face when trying to access and navigate the Canadian healthcare system.
Total knee replacement How Does Ice Contribute to My Recovery and Should I Use It? This blog will discuss how applying ice to an injured or recovering area of the body can affect the recovery of that body part.
ACL How does cycling help with my ACL recovery? Is a stationary bike good after ACL surgery? Do I need a stationary bike after ACL surgery? This blog will explain the benefits of using a stationary bike in your ACL rehab programs after ACL reconstruction surgery
Access to healthcare If I just had a knee replacement or hip replacement in Canada, how much publicly funded physical therapy do I receive? Isn't health care and physical therapy free in Canada? In this blog, the authors discuss publically funded physical therapy in 5 provinces following knee replacement or hip replacement surgery. Implications and long-term health effects due to lack of funding are also discussed.
knee replacement Can You Kneel After a Knee Replacement? | Curovate The short answer is Yes! Read this blog written by a health professional student to learn why it is safe to kneel after a knee replacement.
osteoarthritis Does Running Cause Osteoarthritis? Can I Run After ACL Surgery? This blog answers the question “does running cause knee osteoarthritis?” Debunks the myth around knee damage from “wear and tear”, and talks about running and the risk of osteoarthritis after ACL injury.
Access to healthcare Why do rural communities and remote communities have poor access to physical therapy? In this blog, I will discuss why rural access to physical therapy is a problem and if telehealth is the solution.
ACL Injury Will My Partial ACL Tear Heal Without Surgery? | Curovate This blog will discuss differences between complete ACL tears and partial ACL tears, if partial tears will heal on their own, and what you should consider when deciding if you should get surgery to repair your partially torn ACL.
exercise Am I at a Risk of Falling & What Can I Do To Reduce My Risk This blog will present Canadian fall statistics as well as 7 exercises you can perform to improve your balance and reduce your risk of falling.
knee replacement Am I Too Young To Get a Knee Replacement? | Curovate This blog answers the question. “Am I too young to get a knee replacement” and examines the pros and cons associated with getting a knee replacement earlier in life.
Total knee replacement Do I Need To Lose Weight Before My Hip or Knee Replacement? | Curovate This blog will discuss the relationship between body weight and osteoarthritis, how obesity influences joint replacement success and failure, and if you should try to lose weight before your knee replacement or hip replacement.
ACL Am I at Risk of Tearing My ACL & How Can I Prevent an ACL Injury? This blog will help you assess your risk of injuring or re-injuring your ACL and will give you some strategies to prevent an ACL injury.
Total knee replacement Why Does My Knee Feel Heavy After My Total Knee Replacement? | Curovate This blog explains why it's normal for your knee replacement to feel weird, unnatural, and heavy after a knee replacement, and how the Curovate mobile app can help you get back to feeling normal.
ACL Is My ACL Graft Weaker Than My Original ACL? | Curovate This blog will discuss the strength of a healing ACL graft after an ACL reconstruction surgery.
Total knee replacement Pre Knee Replacement Exercises | Exercises Pre Knee Replacement This blog will discuss benefits to beginning an exercise program before your total knee replacement. It also includes a few exercises from our Curovate app!
