Physiotherapy III Port Elgin

06/09/2026

Congratulations to all involved in the timely completion of this project!

Bruce Power has returned Unit 3 to service more than seven months ahead of schedule following its Major Component Replacement, with the renewed unit set to power Ontario for decades to come.

The Unit 3 MCR project was delivered safely and successfully, continuing Ontario’s track record of delivering nuclear refurbishments on time, on budget and with quality by a skilled workforce, industry partners and a robust Made-in-Canada supply chain.

Learn more in our news release: https://tinyurl.com/akp4cfmt

06/06/2026

Congrats to all runners today! Recover well!

06/05/2026

👍 Is Your Thumb Working Overtime? A Tee P*e Thumb Protector Might Help! 👍

Does opening jars, gripping tools, gardening, knitting, scrolling your phone, or even turning a key leave your thumb feeling sore?

A Tee P*e Thumb Protector can help provide support and stability to the thumb joint, making everyday activities more comfortable.

✅ Helps support sore or arthritic thumbs
✅ May reduce strain during daily activities
✅ Lightweight and comfortable to wear
✅ Allows you to keep doing the things you enjoy

Your thumbs do a lot more work than you might realize—so when they're aching, even simple tasks can become frustrating.

If you're experiencing thumb pain, stiffness, or difficulty gripping, physiotherapy may help identify the cause and provide treatment options to improve your comfort and function.

👍 Stop by Physiotherapy III to learn more about the products we carry and how we can help keep your hands moving comfortably!

"Thumbs up" to less pain and more grip! 😄

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06/04/2026

06/03/2026

💧 Your Muscles Are Thirsty Too! 💧

Think hydration is only important when you're sweating buckets? Think again!

Your muscles are made up of nearly 75% water, and even mild dehydration can lead to:
⚠️ Muscle cramps
⚠️ Fatigue and low energy
⚠️ Stiffness and soreness
⚠️ Reduced strength and performance
⚠️ Slower recovery after activity

Whether you're working, gardening, golfing, playing sports, or simply enjoying the summer sunshine, your muscles rely on proper hydration to move efficiently and feel their best.

✅ Keep a water bottle nearby
✅ Drink consistently throughout the day
✅ Increase your water intake during hot weather and exercise
✅ Don't wait until you're thirsty to start drinking

Your body works hard for you every day—give your muscles the fuel they need to keep moving!

💙 At Physiotherapy III, we're here to help you move better, feel stronger, and stay active all year long.

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05/29/2026

🚤 BOAT CLEANING INJURIES ARE A REAL THING 😅

You started with:
🧽 “I’m just going to give the boat a quick clean.”

A few hours later:
😩 Sore back
😩 Achy shoulders
😩 Stiff knees
😩 Questioning every life decision while scrubbing algae off the trailer

Between bending, twisting, lifting coolers, scrubbing awkward angles, and climbing in and out of the boat… your body is basically doing a full workout without the warm-up. 💪😂

Common “boat day” injuries include:
⚓ Low back strain
⚓ Shoulder irritation
⚓ Neck stiffness
⚓ Knee pain
⚓ Tennis elbow from aggressive scrubbing 🧽

Tips to protect yourself:
✔️ Take stretch breaks
✔️ Lift with your legs
✔️ Switch sides often while scrubbing
✔️ Don’t try to finish everything in one marathon session
✔️ Hydrate… because “boat sweat” counts too ☀️

If your “quick clean” turns into pain that sticks around, Physiotherapy III is here to help get you back on the water comfortably! 🚤

📍 Port Elgin
📞 519-389-3393 --Book your assessment today!

05/28/2026

🏃‍♂️ COMMON SPORTS INJURIES… or as we call them:
“Things we swore would never happen to us.” 😅

⚡ Rolled ankle chasing a ball you were definitely going to miss anyway
⚡ Pulled hamstring trying to “still move like you’re 20”
⚡ Sore shoulder from your “one more throw”
⚡ Knee pain after your “light jog” turned competitive
⚡ Back pain from being an elite-level weekend warrior 🏆

Sports injuries happen to everyone — from competitive athletes to the “I only play once a week” crowd. The good news? You don’t have to just “walk it off.”

Physiotherapy can help:
✔️ Reduce pain
✔️ Improve mobility
✔️ Speed up recovery
✔️ Prevent future injuries
✔️ Get you back in the game faster

At Physiotherapy III, we help keep your body moving — even when your competitive spirit gets a little too ambitious. 😉

📍 Port Elgin
📞 519-389-3393 Book your assessment today!

05/11/2026

Excited to share! We are soon to be able to order appropriate imaging! It’s been a long time coming😀

Today, the Ontario Ministry of Health announced future scope of practice expansions for several regulated health professionals, including