Physiotherapy Services
Physiotherapy is the assessment, management, and restoration of physical function for individuals with mobility limitations and injuries, and those seeking to improve athletic performance.
What Do Physiotherapists Do?
Physiotherapists specialize in the assessment and restoration of physical function and movement using a range of manual and exercise therapy techniques.
In addition to rehabilitative services, physiotherapists focus on injury prevention, helping their clients maintain general health and prevent injuries from occurring in the first place.
Ontario physiotherapists must be registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. This organization establishes the ethical guidelines and standards of practice for all practicing physiotherapists.
Physiotherapy Techniques
Physiotherapists use a variety of techniques to help patients optimize their mobility, including:
- Joint mobilization
- Joint manipulation
- Muscle stretching
- Muscle strengthening programs
- Modalities
- Acupuncture
- Neurodynamics
- Neural mobilizations
- Soft tissue techniques
Conditions Treated with Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy can be used to treat a range of musculoskeletal aliments including acute injuries, chronic degenerative conditions, and post surgery rehabilitation.
Hip replacements
Knee replacements
Ankle replacements
ACL Injuries
Tears, Sprains, and Strains
Fractures
Soft Tissue Injuries
Overuse & Repetitive Strain Injuries
Sciatica
Scoliosis
Car Accident Injuries
Hernias
Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
Herniated Discs (Bulging Discs)
Kyphosis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive capsulitis)
Tennis Elbow (Lateral epicondylitis)
Golfer’s Elbow (Medial epdicondylitis)
Rotator Cuff Injuries
DeQuervain’s syndrome
Knee Ligament Injuries (MCL/LCL/ACL)
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Plantar Fasciitis
Achilles Tendinosis
Piriformis Syndrome
Patello-Femoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Paget’s Disease
Patellar Tendonitis
Neck Pain / Whiplash
Nerve Impingement
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
Headache
Muscle Tension
Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Bursitis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Fibromyalgia
Vertigo
Osteoporosis
TMJ Dysfunction (Jaw pain)
