Carman Physiotherapy celebrated one year of business with a donation to Carman Palliative Care.

Ashley Froese, DPT, explains they chose palliative care because it impacts many.

"And because it runs solely on donations it was a great way to give back," she says, adding Carman Palliative Care provides services free of charge to patients.

As physiotherapists Froese explains they've been part of patients' health care teams, noting radiation can cause pain and effect muscle function.

"A skilled physiotherapist can help improve the quality of life of patients," she says, adding they are happy to provide the service locally for residents.

"We all grew up in small towns rurally and it's been a great thing to... get our education and see what we want to bring back to our home towns and offers services for those in need."

Staff presented a cheque to Carman Palliative Care on Tuesday, March 13.