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What's New
Date: May 14, 2012
This week's Tip, as seen in the Whig Standard: Chronic Pain?
Date: May 7, 2012
This week's Tip, as seen in the Whig Standard: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Date: April 30, 2012
This week's Tip, as seen in the Whig Standard: Bursitis?
Date: April 25, 2012
Blaser’s Participates in Breast Cancer Action Kingston Health and Wellness Fair
Date: April 23, 2012
This week's Tip, as seen in the Whig Standard: 'Bulging' Discs?
Date: April 16, 2012
This week's Tip, as seen in the Whig Standard: Broken Wrist?
Date: April 9, 2012
This week's Tip, as seen in the Whig Standard: Broken Ankle?
Date: April 2, 2012
This week's Tip, as seen in the Whig Standard: Breast Cancer?
Date: March 26, 2012
This week's Tip, as seen in the Whig Standard: Balance Problems?
Date: March 19, 2012
This week's Tip, as seen in the Whig Standard: Back Pain?
Date: March 12, 2012
This week's Tip, as seen in the Whig Standard: Arthritis?
Date: March 3, 2012
Blaser’s Participates in Education Session at the YMCA - Wright Crescent Facility
Date: March 5, 2012
This week's Tip, as seen in the Whig Standard: ACL Repair?
Date: February 28, 2012
Blaser’s Participates in Education Session at GoodLife Fitness
Date: February 27, 2012
This week's Tip, as seen in the Whig Standard: Acute Pain?
Date: February 22, 2012
Blaser’s Participates in Utilities Kingston Wellness Fair
Date: February 20, 2012
This week's Tip, as seen in the Whig Standard: Want a Second Opinion?
Date: February 13, 2012
This week's Tip, as seen in the Whig Standard: Providence Manor
Date: February 6, 2012
This week's Tip, as seen in the Whig Standard: FitforeGOLF
Date: January 30, 2012
This week's Tip, as seen in the Whig Standard: Lymphedema Garments
Date: January 23, 2012
This week's Tip, as seen in the Whig Standard: Funding For Walkers
Date: January 16, 2012
This week's Tip, as seen in the Whig Standard: Military Members
Date: January 9, 2012
This week's Tip, as seen in the Whig Standard: D.V.A. Members
Date: January 2, 2012
This week's Tip, as seen in the Whig Standard: Car Accident Victims
Date: December 26, 2011
This week's Tip, as seen in the Whig Standard: Quality Care Great Service
Date: December 19, 2011
This week's Tip, as seen in the Whig Standard: Helping People Lead Active Lives
Date: December 12, 2011
This week's Tip, as seen in the Whig Standard: Physical Diagnosis
Date: December 5, 2011
This week's Tip, as seen in the Whig Standard: Privacy
Date: November 28, 2011
This week's Tip, as seen in the Whig Standard: Extended Health Plans
Date: November 21, 2011
This week's Tip, as seen in the Whig Standard: Evening Hours
Date: November 14, 2011
This week's Tip, as seen in the Whig Standard: Free Parking
Date: November 7, 2011
This week's Tip, as seen in the Whig Standard: Fast Access
Date: October 31, 2011
This week's Tip, as seen in the Whig Standard: No Referral Necessary
Date: October 24, 2011
This week's Tip, as seen in the Whig Standard: OHIP Subsidies
Date: May 13-14, 2011
Steven Mills becomes FITforeGOLF™ certified
Date: April 1, 2011
Relocation of our East Clinic
Date: July 2006
Blaser’s wins the Kingston This Week Platinum Award again!
Date: 2005
Blaser's Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary!
Date: April 1st, 2005
Physiotherapy was not de-listed from O.H.I.P.
Date: May 14, 2012
Chronic Pain?
Date: May 7, 2012
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Date: April 30, 2012
Bursitis?
Date: April 25, 2012
Blaser’s Participates in Breast Cancer Action Kingston Health and Wellness Fair
Blaser’s Physiotherapy Clinic was invited to participate in Breast Cancer Action Kingston’s Education, Health and Wellness Fair that took place on Wednesday April 25th at the Christ Church Parish Centre at 990 Sydenham Road. This event was open to the general public and included displays on a wide range of topics of interest to breast and other cancer patients and their families.
Our staff Physiotherapist with post-graduate education and training in the assessment and treatment of problems associated with breast cancer attended the event. She was able to inform participants about the services Blaser’s can offer to people dealing with breast cancer – services that include: pre-operative and post-operative assessments; education about how to minimize complications; customized post-surgical rehabilitation programmes to restore range of motion, strength, aerobic capacity and function; creation of individual home exercise programmes; assessment for lymphedema compression garments; and determination of eligibility for funding of these garments by the Assistive Devices Programme (ADP).
The evening was a great opportunity to meet with members of the public with an interest in cancer care as well as to network with a variety of local caregivers. Thanks go out to Breast Cancer Action Kingston for the invitation to participate in this informative and interesting evening.
Date: April 23, 2012
'Bulging' Discs?
Date: April 16, 2012
Broken Wrist?
Date: April 9, 2012
Broken Ankle?
Date: April 2, 2012
Breast Cancer?
Date: March 26, 2012
Balance Problems?
Date: March 19, 2012
Back Pain?
Date: March 12, 2012
Arthritis?
Date: March 3, 2012
Blaser’s Participates in Education Session at the YMCA - Wright Crescent Facility
Two of our registered Physiotherapists were pleased to have been invited to participate in the 'Face 2 Face' educational day held this past weekend at the YMCA – Wright Crescent Facility. Face 2 Face is an educational event organized for the fitness employees of all the YMCA's in the region. The presentation given by our Physiotherapists was entitled 'Analyzing shoulder and hip problems, and other considerations beyond the muscle.'
It was an educational and interactive presentation providing information to the fitness staff about shoulder and hip issues that a member may present with, and that might affect the member’s workout.
We would like to thank Shelley Swift, Supervisor Adult Health, Fitness and Recreation, YMCA for asking us to participate. We hope the employees found the session both informative and helpful.
Date: March 5, 2012
ACL Repair?
Date: February 28, 2012
Blaser’s Participates in Education Session at GoodLife Fitness
This week, one of our registered Physiotherapists attended the Personal Trainers’ staff meeting at the GoodLife Fitness Norwest Club, providing the educational component of their weekly session. The talk was geared towards the scapulo-thoracic joint (the joint between the shoulder blade and the underlying ribs).
It was an informative and interactive sessions meant to help the trainers gain a better appreciation for the shoulder complex, possible injury sites and when it would be appropriate to refer a client to a Physiotherapist. There was a hands-on component to the session and ample opportunity for questions and answers. It allowed the GoodLife Personal Trainers to expand on their observational skills and exercise options, so as to ultimately better serve their clients.
We would like to thank the GoodLife Norwest Club for asking us to participate. We hope their employees found it both enlightening and practical.
Date: February 27, 2012
Acute Pain?
Date: February 22, 2012
Blaser’s Participates in Utilities Kingston Wellness Fair
This week Blaser’s Physiotherapy and Acupuncture Clinic was happy to participate in the annual Wellness Fair held at Utilities Kingston for their staff members. One of our registered Physiotherapists was on hand for the day to educate and inform employees about acupuncture – only one of the many treatment options available from our Physiotherapists.
It was a busy day and we were able to interact with a lot of the staff members who came by the display table generously provided for us. We shared the many benefits of acupuncture with them and answered questions they had. People were eager to see the actual needles and were surprised to learn how effective, relaxing and painless acupuncture treatment can be. We were able to let them know how acupuncture is used in our practice as an effective tool for pain relief.
We would like to thank Utilities Kingston for asking us to participate. We hope their employees found it useful and informative.
Date: February 20, 2012
Want a Second Opinion?
Date: February 13, 2012
Providence Manor
Date: February 6, 2012
FitforeGOLF
Date: January 30, 2012
Lymphedema Garments
Date: January 23, 2012
Funding For Walkers
Date: January 16, 2012
Military Members
Date: January 9, 2012
D.V.A. Members
Date: January 2, 2012
Car Accident Victims and D.V.A. Members
Date: December 26, 2011
Helping People Lead Active Lives
Date: December 19, 2011
Helping People Lead Active Lives
Date: December 12, 2011
Physical Diagnosis
Date: December 5, 2011
Privacy
Date: November 28, 2011
Extended Health Plans
Date: November 21, 2011
Evening Hours
Date: November 14, 2011
Free Parking
Date: November 7, 2011
Fast Access
Date: October 31, 2011
No Referral Necessary
Date: October 24, 2011
OHIP Subsidies
Date: May 13 - 14, 2011
Steven Mills becomes FITforeGOLF™ certified
Steven Mills, PT attended a FITforeGOLF™ seminar at Angus Glen Golf Course. The seminar was presented by physiotherapist and leading golf researcher - David Lindsay and CPGA Professional - Dean Walker. The seminar was a practical and research-based golf rehabilitation and injury prevention program incorporating the latest developments in science and sport medicine. Let Steven help you recover from your injuries if your golf game is giving you pain. He can also asess your posture, strength and flexibility and design a fitness program that will improve your golf game.
Date: April 1, 2011
Relocation of our East Clinic
After five great years of working with patients at our East Clinic location in the Kingston Military Family Resource Centre (K.M.F.R.C.) at 32 Lundy's Lane, the closure of the K.M.F.R.C's Health Centre on March 31, 2011 meant we had to relocate our East Clinic.
We are very committed to maintaining service for the east side of Kingston. However, to date we have been unable to secure a suitable premise due to a very limited selection. Until we find such a location, we have increased the service hours available at our Central Clinic in order to welcome and accommodate all East Clinic patients.
As an added convenience, the Central Clinic offers evening hours not previously available at our East Clinic location. You will also find abundant free parking in front of the building. An elevator is available for patients who find it difficult to manage stairs. In addition, the outside entrance, washrooms and clinic entrance are all wheelchair accessible. We have physiotherapists who are fluent in French and Spanish.
The physiotherapy charts from the East Clinic are now located at the Central Clinic.
We are actively continuing our search for a suitable premise on the east side and look forward to announcing a new location in the near future.
We look forward to seeing you at our Central Clinic.
Date: July 2006
Blaser’s Wins the Kingston This Week Platinum Award Again!
Blaser’s Physiotherapy Clinic is proud to announce it has once again won the Kingston This Week (KTW) platinum award in the category of Physiotherapy. For the second year in a row readers of KTW have voted and selected Blaser’s Physiotherapy Clinic as their favourite physiotherapy service provider.
In June, Kingston This Week asks readers to pick their favourite in 256 different categories. The categories cover the best in food and drink, shopping, entertainment and services. From these favourites, a list of the top three in each category is compiled and readers are asked to select the winner. Over a four-week period, more than one thousand readers submit hundreds of responses, thereby selecting a platinum winner, a gold winner and a silver winner in each category.
We want to take this opportunity to thank all of our patients who expressed their support by voting for us in the KTW Reader’s Choice Awards.
Date: 2005
Blaser's Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary!
Blaser's Physiotherapy Clinic is happy and proud to announce its 50th anniversary this year.
Blaser's clinic was first established in 1955 by Hans Blaser, who worked in his private clinic in the evenings after working all day as Director of Physiotherapy at St. Mary's of the Lake Hospital.
The clinic expanded and changed location over the years, at first moving as the Blasers' home moved. It was initially located on Brock Street at the corner of Sydenham Street in a first floor office with an apartment above. It then moved to 32 MacDonnell Street with the office in the bungalow and subsequently to 117 Carruthers Street, with the office first in the house and then in the converted double garage. It then moved to 168 Mowat Avenue at the corner of Churchill Street - where it remained for several years - with the office in the basement of the house via a separate entrance. It was there that Hans sons Bernard and Martin joined in the practice and expanded it to a daytime as well as evening endeavor. Soon thereafter, the clinic moved to the Thomson, Jemmett, Vogelzang Insurance building at 321 Concession Street. It has remained there for over twenty years, expanding in size once again during that time.
Blaser's Physiotherapy now employs seven excellent support staff and eight skilled physiotherapists including Bernard and Martin and Hans daughter-in-law Anne.
Date: April 1st, 2005
Physiotherapy Was Not De-listed From O.H.I.P.
Although the Government of Ontario announced their intent to de-list physiotherapy from O.H.I.P.’s list of insured services beginning April 1, 2005, they backed off in the face of public pressure and did not de-list physiotherapy. That’s the good news.
The bad news, however, is that the government changed the criteria that must be met to be eligible for coverage of physiotherapy services by O.H.I.P. Rather than all citizens of Ontario continuing to be insured by O.H.I.P., only people who fall into these categories remain insured – those 19 years of age and younger, those 65 years of age and older, those requiring physiotherapy services in their home (including retirement homes and long-term care homes), those who require physiotherapy services as a result of a condition requiring an overnight hospital stay and those on Ontario Disability Services Plan.
At Blaser’s Physiotherapy Clinic O.H.I.P. covers a portion of the cost of physiotherapy services for those who fall into these categories.
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