What is Physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy is a primary care, autonomous, client-focussed health profession dedicated to:

• Improving and maintaining functional independence and physical performance
• Preventing and managing pain, physical impairments, disabilities and limite to participation
• Promoting fitness, health and wellness

We offer our clients with combined services from the first day of assessment until optimum mobility and function is regained and the client is ready to return to work. Through a comprehensive treatment program we are able to customize our procedures to meet the various needs of our clients.

How Physiotherapy can help you

What to Expect

When you see a physiotherapist, he or she will complete a thorough assessment that may include your health history, an evaluation of pain and movement patterns, strength, joint range of motion, reflexes, sensation and cardiorespiratory status.

They will also examine relevant x-rays, laboratory tests, medical records and surgical notes. Based on this assessment, the physiotherapist develops a diagnosis and works in partnership with you to plan individualized goals and a treatment program.

Helping You To Help Yourself

Physiotherapy is an established, respected and evidence-based profession, that uses scientifically proven techniques to help many conditions affecting your body.

Physiotherapists promote independence, including emphasis on how you can help yourself. For example, you may be shown exercises that you can do between treatment sessions and how to set goals to achieve results. Where appropriate, physiotherapists also advise care-givers on how they can help you.

What Treatment Can Involve

Physiotherapists are primary care practitioners offering direct access to physiotherapy services without the need for physician referral. It's important to note that some extended health insurance plans require a physician's referral to re-imburse you for claims.

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