Things have been pretty well back to normal for many months now. Thank you to all our regulars for hanging in there during crazy times and thank you to our new clients for trying us for the first time. Call to book new appointments at any time; messages can be left after hours. Physiotherapy services continue, but, unfortunately there is no longer any Athletic Therapy or Massage Therapy (for now). Upon arrival for your appointment knock on our door to announce your presence and have a seat in the corridor until someone comes to get you.

PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND IF FEELING UNWELL. Mandatory mask-use is NOT in effect within the First Street Plaza; however, should you wish to wear one it is your choice. Those who require the elevator should enter via the South doors nearest First Street and use the elevator across from Kim’s Asian Restaurant. 

All parking on the premises continues to be pay-parking. This includes the small parking area on the immediate, south side of the First Street Plaza which has been designated handicap and expectant mothers only!! All others can park in the larger lot, adjacent to and just to the south of the small lot. Metered, street parking is also still available. Entrance to the pay-lot is off Dennis Street where you attain your ticket (for payment upon leaving). BRING YOUR PARKING TICKET WITH YOU WHEN YOU ATTEND FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT AT WESTMAN EVALUATION AND REHAB and we will provide you a voucher to use with your ticket so that your parking fee will be validated (paid for) by Westman Rehab.

If you are being dropped off for your therapy appointment, your driver has 10 minutes after entering through the Dennis Street pay-parking lot gates to do so and can exit without charge; just insert the gate ticket you received when entering to raise the arm.

The cold weather is upon us so do not neglect to take the necessary steps to boost your immune system. With the shorter days and less opportunity for sunlight our bodies do not make adequate Vitamin D3. It has been said that the Fall and Winter is not so much “cold & flu season” as it is Vitamin D3 Insufficiency Season. Vitamin D3 is a very important immune system booster.

James and staff continue to wish everyone good health this winter. We thank you for your support and loyalty.

In closing:

“A well informed citizenry is the best defence against tyranny.” (Thomas Jefferson)

Provincial Response Level: Caution (Yellow)

All continues to go well to date at Westman Rehab and staff would like to thank all our clients who have continued attending during these challenging times.

After reading all the below information, we encourage you to click the link below and watch a very interesting YouTube video by Mark Rober, past NASA engineer, re germs. The Covid-19 pandemic has been challenging to one degree or another for everyone. Although one of the THE MOST IMPORTANT TAKE AWAYS FROM THIS  VIDEO is Mark’s statement between 6:43 and 7:04, watch the video from the start to the 8:13 mark.

The booking schedule will not change. Call to book new appointments at any time; messages can be left after hours. Physiotherapy services continue, but, unfortunately there is no longer any Athletic Therapy or Massage Therapy (for now). Upon arrival for your appointment knock on our door to announce your presence.

Sometime during the week of March 14 or 21, 2022 the main, south-facing (parking lot) entrance to The First Street Plaza will be closed for one month for renovations. You may enter via Kim’s Asian Restaurant doors near First Street or via Mctavish Avenue. Once you come into the building you will see hand sanitizers; please use. PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND IF FEELING UNWELL. Those who require the elevator should enter via the South doors nearest First Street and use the elevator across from Kim’s Asian Restaurant. After leaving Westman Rehab you may go to either stairwell at each end of the corridor and exit First Street Plaza by either of the entrances mentioned above.

All parking on the premises is pay-parking. This includes the small parking area on the immediate, south side of the First Street Plaza which has been designated handicap and expectant mothers only!! All others can park in the larger lot, adjacent to and just to the south of the small lot. Metered, street parking is also still available. Entrance to the pay-lot is off Dennis Street where you attain your ticket (for payment upon leaving). BRING YOUR PARKING TICKET WITH YOU WHEN YOU ATTEND FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT AT WESTMAN EVALUATION AND REHAB and we will provide you a voucher to use with your ticket so that your parking fee will be validated (paid for) by Westman Rehab.

If you are being dropped off for your therapy appointment, your driver has 20 minutes after entering through the Dennis Street pay-parking lot gates to do so and can exit without charge; just insert the gate ticket to raise the arm.

MASKS STILL MUST BE WORN WHENEVER GOING TO THE BRANDON CLINIC/FIRST STREET PLAZA.

Masks within Westman Rehab will be optional if you can answer ”No” to the following three questions:

1) Have you or an immediate family member recently returned from a trip outside Manitoba in the last 5 days?

2) Do you have any of the following cold/flu symptoms: cough, sore throat, runny nose, headache, fever or weakness, recent loss of taste smell?

3) Have you been in contact with anyone displaying the above symptoms?

Public Health Orders
Public health orders requiring masks in public places ends on March 15. However, masks will continue to be required for all individuals attending a health care facility, including visitors.

Also effective March 15, the public health orders for isolation of individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 are being removed. The orders are being transitioned to public health guidelines, similar to how other communicable diseases are managed.

Isolation for COVID-19 is still advised:

• People with symptoms should stay home and isolate for five days after symptoms start, until you have no fever and other symptoms have improved over the past 24 hours.
• Individuals who have tested positive but do not develop symptoms should isolate for five days from the date of the test. 
• Individuals should wear a well-fitting, well-made mask if you must have contact with other people while you are ill, when your isolation is finished, for 10 days after the onset of your symptoms, or test date if asymptomatic.
• People who have symptoms or test positive should avoid non-essential visits with higher-risk people or at higher-risk settings for 10 days after the onset of their symptoms, or test date if asymptomatic.

Again, should you have any questions regarding the above, your therapy or if you need some review of any exercises or education, just drop us an email at westmanrehab@mymts.net or give us a call.

James and staff continue to wish everyone good health in the weeks to come. We thank you for your cooperation and understanding at this time.

‘’Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.’’ (Benjamin Franklin)

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Provincial Response Level: Critical (Red)

As our province has gone “Red”, Westman Evaluation and Rehab remains open and continues to adhere to all the standard guidelines for prevention of virus transmission from Phase 1 and 2.  All has gone well to date and staff would like to thank all our clients who have ventured out into this new world bravely!!

After reading all the below information, we encourage you to click the link below and watch a very interesting YouTube video by Mark Rober, past NASA engineer, re germs. The Covid-19 pandemic has been challenging to one degree or another for everyone. Although one of the THE MOST IMPORTANT TAKE AWAYS FROM THIS  VIDEO is Mark’s statement between 6:43 and 7:04, watch the video from the start to the 8:13 mark.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5-dI74zxPg&feature=youtu.be

The booking schedule remains at Phase 2 format to ensure proper distancing and cleaning protocol between clients. Physiotherapy, Athletic Therapy and Massage Therapy services continue. Please arrive at the First Street Plaza no sooner than 5 minutes before your scheduled appointment. Wait lines which were supposed to be indoors during Orange or lower have had to move outside due to level Red.

Another NEW CHANGE beginning April 26, 2012:  All visitors to The First Street Plaza including clients of Westman Rehab can now enter the building by both sets of doors facing South (the parking lot) as well as the North doors (from McTavish Ave). Once you come into the building you will see hand sanitizers; please use. There is large signage for self-screening (eg. of some questions below). PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND IF FEELING UNWELL. Those who require the elevator should enter via the South doors nearest First Street and use the elevator across from Kim’s Asian Restaurant. After leaving Westman Rehab you may go to either stairwell at each end of the corridor and exit First Street Plaza by any of the three exits mentioned above.

 MASKS STILL MUST BE WORN WHENEVER GOING TO THE BRANDON CLINIC/FIRST STREET PLAZA.

In addition, and unfortunately, all parking on the premises is pay-parking. This includes the small parking area on the immediate, south side of the First Street Plaza which has been designated handicap and expectant mothers only!! All others can park in the larger lot, adjacent to and just to the south of the small lot. Metered, street parking is also still available. Entrance to the pay-lot is off Dennis Street where you attain your ticket (for payment upon leaving). BRING YOUR PARKING TICKET WITH YOU WHEN YOU ATTEND FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT AT WESTMAN EVALUATION AND REHAB and we will provide you a voucher to use with your ticket so that your parking fee will be validated (paid for) by Westman Rehab.

FINALLY…if you are being dropped off for your therapy appointment, your driver has 20 minutes after entering through the Dennis Street pay-parking lot gates to do so and can exit without charge; just insert the gate ticket to raise the arm.

College of Physiotherapists of Manitoba Guidelines:

• Staff, patients or people attending with patients must use the self-screening tool before booking an appointment. https://sharedhealthmb.ca/covid19/screening-tool/
• Employees must stay home when ill with COVID-19 symptoms.
• Staff are given information about physical distancing.
• Entry into the business, including lines, are regulated to prevent congestion.
• Businesses must post external signs indicating COVID-19 physical distancing protocols, along with floor markings where service is provided or lines form.
• Businesses must maintain a single point of entry.
• Patients and people who may attend with patients are screened by telephone before an appointment is booked and are not given an appointment if they have COVID-19 symptoms.
• People identified as symptomatic should be instructed to call Health Links – Info Santé.
• Waiting room management strategies must be in place. Strategies should include waiting in car if possible, and physical distancing for those in waiting room. No more than 10 people may gather in common areas.
• Hand sanitizer is available at the entrance/exit for patient and staff use.
• Patients and people attending with patients must sanitize hands upon entry to facility.
• Work/service areas are sanitized after each patient.
• Washrooms have frequent sanitization and a regime for business sanitization is in place.
• Magazine racks and toys are removed and play areas in waiting rooms are closed.
• Patients may wear masks when receiving services, where possible.
• Cashless or no-contact payment should be used to the greatest extent possible.

Screening Questions:

– Have you or an immediate family member recently returned from a trip outside Manitoba in the last 14 days?

– Have you been directed to self-monitor or self-isolate?

– Have you been in contact with anyone displaying symptoms of the cold or flu?

– Do you have any of the following cold/flu symptoms: cough, sore throat, runny nose, headache, fever or weakness, recent loss of taste smell?

– Have you attended a recent, large event?

– Do you live with any individual who is awaiting the results of a Covid 19 test.

And there may be others. You will also be asked if you have an appointment, with whom (Physio, Massage etc) and for what time. Please do not arrive early as if it’s by more than a few minutes, you will be instructed to wait; a few minutes before your appointment time is adequate.

STANDARD GUIDELINES TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 IN PUBLIC LOCATIONS

Common and practical routines can ensure that patrons, clients, visitors and staff remain safe and feel safe in public spaces. This includes:
• staying home when experiencing symptoms, even if symptoms are very mild;
• ensuring people are able to reasonably maintain two metres of distance;
• only conducting necessary and brief exchanges within two metres of others;
• applying enhanced cleaning protocols, especially in common areas like washrooms;
• maintaining social (physical) distancing and food handling protocols in workplace areas including lunch and common areas; and
• following individual risk reduction measures found at http://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/prepareandprevent/index.html#reducerisk.

Again, should you have any questions regarding the above, your therapy or if you need some review of any exercises or education, just drop us an email at westmanrehab@mymts.net or give us a call.

James and staff continue to wish everyone good health in the weeks to come. We thank you for your cooperation and understanding at this time.

“The world is going through a period of crisis, but whether we look at it as a crisis or as an opportunity to reshape our thinking, depends on us. So use this period as a lesson on how to live life with a concern for all of humankind.” (Abhijit Naskar)

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WELCOME TO THE START OF SUMMER 2020!! Although it has been one strange Spring for everyone, we are slowly heading back to normalcy thanks to everyone’s diligence and responsible efforts to adhere to Manitoba Health guidelines.

PHASE 3 begins today and all the standard guidelines for prevention of virus transmission from Phase 1 and 2 continue here at Westman Rehab. All has gone well to date and staff would like to thank all our clients who have ventured out into this new world bravely!!

We will soon be returning to a near normal booking schedule but this will not begin until the early part of July. Until then, scheduling remains at Phase 2 format.

Westman Rehab has been implementing and will continue to implement the following guidelines as per the College of Physiotherapists of Manitoba:

Guidelines:

• Staff, patients or people attending with patients must use the self-screening tool before booking an appointment. https://sharedhealthmb.ca/covid19/screening-tool/
• Employees must stay home when ill with COVID-19 symptoms.
• Staff are given information about physical distancing.
• Entry into the business, including lines, are regulated to prevent congestion.
• Businesses must post external signs indicating COVID-19 physical distancing protocols, along with floor markings where service is provided or lines form.
• Businesses must maintain a single point of entry.
• Patients and people who may attend with patients are screened by telephone before an appointment is booked and are not given an appointment if they have COVID-19 symptoms.
• People identified as symptomatic should be instructed to call Health Links – Info Santé.
• Waiting room management strategies must be in place. Strategies should include waiting in car if possible, and physical distancing for those in waiting room. No more than 10 people may gather in common areas.
• Hand sanitizer is available at the entrance/exit for patient and staff use.
• Patients and people attending with patients must sanitize hands upon entry to facility.
• Work/service areas are sanitized after each patient.
• Washrooms have frequent sanitization and a regime for business sanitization is in place.
• Magazine racks and toys are removed and play areas in waiting rooms are closed.
• Patients may wear masks when receiving services, where possible.
• Cashless or no-contact payment should be used to the greatest extent possible.

Clients choosing to attend will still need to clear the screening questions (see below) as per prior to shutdown before being allowed to enter the  First Street Plaza. Should they not clear, they will not be allowed into the building.

Screening Questions:

– Have you or an immediate family member recently returned from a trip outside Manitoba in the last 14 days?

– Have you been directed to self-monitor or self-isolate?

– Have you been in contact with anyone displaying symptoms of the cold or flu?

– Do you have any of the following cold/flu symptoms: cough, sore throat, runny nose, headache, fever or weakness?

And there may be others. You will also be asked if you have an appointment, with whom and for what time. Please do not arrive early as if it’s by more than a few minutes, you will be instructed to wait; a few minutes before your appointment time is adequate.

STANDARD GUIDELINES TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 IN PUBLIC LOCATIONS
Common and practical routines can ensure that patrons, clients, visitors and staff remain safe and feel safe in public spaces. This includes:
• staying home when experiencing symptoms, even if symptoms are very mild;
• ensuring people are able to reasonably maintain two metres of distance;
• only conducting necessary and brief exchanges within two metres of others;
• applying enhanced cleaning protocols, especially in common areas like washrooms;
• maintaining social (physical) distancing and food handling protocols in workplace areas including lunch and common areas; and
• following individual risk reduction measures found at http://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/prepareandprevent/index.html#reducerisk.

Again, should you have any questions regarding the above, your therapy or if you need some review of any exercises or education, just drop us an email at westmanrehab@mymts.net or give us a call.

James and staff continue to wish everyone good health in the weeks to come. We thank you for your cooperation and understanding at this time.

“The world is going through a period of crisis, but whether we look at it as a crisis or as an opportunity to reshape our thinking, depends on us. So use this period as a lesson on how to live life with a concern for all of humankind.” (Abhijit Naskar)

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WESTMAN EVALUATION & REHAB: SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

RE: COVID-19

The  BRANDON CLINIC and FIRST STREET PLAZA remain open as does Westman Evaluation & Rehab. Should you choose to keep your appointments for Physiotherapy you will notice something different when you arrive. You may now only enter via the main doors on the North (McTavish Avenue) and South sides of the centre of the building. These doors will be locked but there are Brandon Clinic staff members waiting between doors and will let you in when you arrive. Once between doors, you will be triaged and will be asked: 1) If you or a family member have travelled outside the province in the last 14 days, 2) If you have been in close contact with someone showing signs or symptoms of cold/flu, 3) If you are suffering any signs or symptoms of cold /flu. If you answer Yes to any of these questions, you will be told you must leave the building and return home where you must quarantine yourself for 14 days. If you are able to answer No to all these questions you will need to use hand sanitizer before continuing to Westman Evaluation & Rehab. You may use the central stairway only or the East elevator.

Staff of Westman Evaluation & Rehab are subject to the same procedures. In our Physiotherapy Clinic we are ensuring a safe environment. In the meantime, reduce your risk of Covid-19 infection by: frequently cleaning hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water (see video below), covering mouth and nose with flexed elbow or tissue when coughing or sneezing (dispose of tissue immediately and wash your hands) and avoid close contact with anyone with fever or cough.

In the event that non-essential services need to be suspended in the First Street Plaza (restaurant, hairdresser or us) we will contact you to cancel your appointment and, hopefully, reschedule your appointment. There are no Massage Therapy services available until March 30 although this may be extended. There will be no fees associated with any cancelled  appointments.

These are unprecedented times and a situation that is changing daily. Watch this site or call us directly to confirm we are open for business. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in this matter.

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