Physiotherapy Treatment Methods
Prevention
Phyiotherapists prevent or minimize the possibility of injury using strategies and techniques such as patient education, conditioning programs, postural evaluation, and equipment selection.
Assessment
Physiotherapists are experts at evaluating the type and severity of common athletic, workplace, and chronic or repetitive injuries using established best practices under the Sports Medicine model of care.
Emergency & Acute Care
Physiotherapists are trained to provide basic emergency life support, recognize and manage acute traumatic neurological dysfunction, and prepare individuals for emergency medical attention. These skills also apply to helping patients return to regular activities following an acute injury or accident.
Rehabilitation
Preparing individuals to re-establish their pre-injury lifestyle, physiotherapists take an active approach to rehabilitation, including manual and movement therapies, electrical modalities, and targeted exercises to ensure musculoskeletal stability and function.
Reconditioning
Physiotherapists work with individuals on a customized basis to condition for preventive measures and re-condition with exercise rehabilitation to avoid further injury and reduce chronic dysfunctions.
Kinesiotaping
Preparing individuals to re-establish their pre-injury lifestyle, physiotherapists take an active approach to rehabilitation, including manual and movement therapies, electrical modalities, and targeted exercises to ensure musculoskeletal stability and function.
Ultrasound
Physiotheapists work with individuals on a customized basis to condition for preventive measures and re-condition with exercise rehabilitation to avoid further injury and reduce chronic dysfunctions.
Fascial Stretch Therapy
Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST) is a neurofunctional approach to recovery that uses assisted stretching and manual therapy targeted to the joints and connective tissues of the body, not just the muscles. Its proven ability to enhance nervous system response, increase strength, and improve mobility and balance make it particularly useful for chronic pain conditions, athletic performance enhancement, and injury rehabilitation. Direct billing is available to all major plans with Physiotherapy coverage..
Functional Range Systems
Functional Range Release and Functional Range Conditioning are an an advanced, and comprehensive system of soft tissue assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation. Functional Range Conditioning® is a comprehensive joint training system based in scientific principals and research. Training with FRC® improves the function of your nervous system. This leads to a reduction of pain and injury, joint health and longevity, as well as an increased ability to move freely and easily.
Dry Needling
Dry Needling is a focused acupuncture technique that treats myofascial trigger points, spasms and adhesions with the insertion of very thin needles directly into the affected muscle tissue. Dry needling is performed as part of a comprehensive Physiotherapy treatment plan, offering effective relief from chronic tension, pain, and overuse injuries
