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A constantly growing and evolving collection of professional perspectives on physiotherapy, health, sports performance and rehabilitation, acupuncture and personal wellbeing. Look for new posts by the Instil Physio team and community every two weeks.

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Dear people, be kind and stop judging others' disabilities.

Michelle Tyler PT, B.Sc.PT, CAFCI

Jul 25, 2018
3 min

Dear people, be kind and stop judging others' disabilities.

My corner of the world deals with Multiple Sclerosis, Autism, and a disabled pug. My pug Buddy, had some significant disabilities. He had a crooked spine, hip arthritis, and drop feet on both sides. He tried every day to get out with me and sprinkle the neighborhood weeds. I had many comments over the last few weeks about how badly he walked, I felt shamed for taking him out. As I tried to politely rebut these comments, I became more and more offended. Why can’t people just

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What my personal experiences with Autism has taught me about living with MS.

Michelle Tyler PT, B.Sc.PT, CAFCI

Apr 19, 2018
3 min

What my personal experiences with Autism has taught me about living with MS.

Anyone who has met me will eventually hear about my brother David. He is my older brother, who is kind, loving, and has Autism. I grew up in a time period where the term “retard” was used (which still makes me cringe by the way), so I am sensitive to the use of words and closed minded people. I also have an issue with the word “normal”. Clients would tell me that this is really just a type of hair dryer setting or shampoo; It really isn’t a way to describe people. I always kn

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Who is Instil Physio for????

Allie Bisset, RMT

Apr 12, 2018
3 min

Who is Instil Physio for????

Deciding if its appropriate to seek treatment for discomfort or dysfunction in your body can be tricky. A lot of people are under the impression that they have to have a specific injury to receive treatment. Also, sometimes clinics or clinicians have specialities, so knowing which clinic or therapist is right for you can be confusing! At Instil Physio we accept everyone who is willing to make a change. “You cannot become healthy in the environment you became ill in”,(Dr. Perr

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I am not my diagnosis, I am just myelin challenged! Truths and misconceptions about Relapsing-Remitt

Michelle Tyler PT, B.Sc.PT, CAFCI

Mar 7, 2018
2 min

I am not my diagnosis, I am just myelin challenged! Truths and misconceptions about Relapsing-Remitt

Let’s break down some facts and barriers around MS and exercise. People with MS will experience a variety of symptoms and levels of disability, and may find starting an exercise program too scary or overwhelming. In fact, fewer than 20% of people diagnosed with MS are training to levels of moderate to vigorous activity exercise recommended (Motl, 2014). People with MS (PWMS) also need to think about all the other secondary diseases such as Type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, obesi

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