Occupational Therapy is one of the lesser understood roles of the Allied Healthcommunity. There is a general understanding of what physiotherapists andpsychologists do to help those in need, but when it comes to occupationaltherapy, unless there has been past experience with one, people are often inthe dark. It is not surprising then, that there is little understandingof the role of occupational therapy in the oft misunderstood area of persistentpain. Let me attempt to demystify it for you.Wha …

Who of us, when confronted with the onset of a new pain experience, would think, “this is going to turn into persistent pain defining my life in years to come?” In my experience, not many. Persistent pain catches us all by surprise.One of the most common complaints raised by those impacted by persistent pain is that their journey to gaining a diagnosis of persistent pain therefore being directed to the appropriate treatment providers is long, arduous, and convoluted. Many people struggle to f …

COVID-19 and delivery of health care items and prescriptions from my pharmacyThe world is in panic as individuals are confined to isolation, businesses are shut down, schools are closed and supermarkets lack basic supplies (the ToiletPaperPocalypse). So what can you do about getting your basic medications and health care supplies if you are in isolation (either voluntary or forced), and unable to get to your local pharmacy.Much of the difficulty is around obtaining prescription medication. We al …

How to use a Sitz BathSitz baths are a great way to soothe an uncomfortable area after any kind of corrective surgery. It can be helpful to have a warm bath after any kind of dental work to help relieve pain and suffering, and sitz baths can be particularly effective after a colonoscopy. It can be used by anyone with an open anus who wants to heal quickly after any kind of procedures or where recommended to avoid or sooth painful conditions.Instructions on taking a sitz bathA sitz bath can be ta …

Crutches – Types of CrutchesWhen you suddenly find the need for walking support it can be quite daunting to wade through the many options on offer. This search may be due to injury or for post-surgery support. In this blog post we want to give you a basic run down of the types of crutches available. This may seem like a simple option up front, but the different types of crutches work differently, and one pair may work better for one person and another type for one person.The first thing tha …