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Manual Therapy
This is a clinical approach utilizing skilled, specific hands-on
techniques, including but not limited to manipulation/mobilization, used
by the physical therapist to diagnose and treat soft tissues and joint
structures for the purpose of modulating pain; increasing range of motion
(ROM); reducing or eliminating soft tissue inflammation; inducing
relaxation; improving contractile and non-contractile tissue repair,
extensibility, and/or stability; facilitating movement; and improving
function.
Prehabilitation (pre-surgical rehab) & Post Surgical Rehabilitation
Prehabilitation, or pre hab, a form of strength training, aims to prevent
injuries before the actual occurrence. Training the muscles surrounding
vulnerable joints can prevent injuries sustained from repeated wear and
exertion.
Pre hab can also be applied
to people awaiting orthopaedic surgery. The intention is that the fitter
they are when they have surgery the quicker they will recover from it.
Techniques and exercises are tailored to the patient so that even those
with end-stage arthritis (bone on bone) can safely do some form of
exercise and improve their outcome.
The primary goal of a
post-operative rehabilitation program is to control pain, protect repaired
tissue during the healing process, guide the healing process, restore and
maximize function and avoid recurrence of symptoms.
Therapeutic and safe
exercise prescription
Exercise prescription commonly refers to the specific plan of
rehabilitation-related activities that are designed for a specified
purpose, which is developed by the rehabilitation specialist for the
client or patient. Due to the specific and unique needs and interests of
the client/patient, the goal of exercise prescription is a successful
integration of exercise principles and behavioral techniques that
motivates the participant and increases compliance to achieve their goals
and optimize their outcome.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a collection of procedures involving penetration
of the skin with needles to stimulate certain points on the body. In its
classical form it is a characteristic component of traditional Chinese
medicine (TCM). It is the merging of an ancient art form with modern
science. Acupuncture stimulates the body on multiple levels to produce a
return to homeostasis or balance. Often it is used to compliment our
physiotherapy and rehabilitation services.
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ASTYM-Astym (A-stim)
Backed by scientific research in various recognized journals, ASTYM
treatment is a new, revolutionary rehabilitation process that heals soft
tissue problems by getting rid of scar tissue from old injuries in
muscles, tendons and ligaments. It regenerates healthy soft tissues
(muscles, tendons, etc.), and removes unwanted scar tissue that may be
causing pain or movement restrictions. See more here:
http://www.astym.com/Patients/AstymWorks
Core strengthening
Core-strength exercises strengthen your core muscles, including
your abdominal muscles, back muscles and the muscles around the pelvis.
Strong core muscles make it easier to do many physical activities, as our
extremities need a stable core to function effectively and prevent injury.
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Sports
specific and return to sport rehab programs
These programs are tailored to each individual and incorporate
high levels of intricate functional movements and tasks as they relate to
a particular sport. Usually, this will occur during the entire rehab
program, but will intensify and include sport specific on-field return to
sport training as the individual is getting closer to getting back in the
game.
Therapeutic modalities
Ultrasound, Neuromuscular Stimulation, Laser, Interferential
Current, TENS. These and other modalities are often used as an adjunct to
other service offerings to help achieve our clinical goals of reducing
pain, reducing swelling, improving range of motion, breaking down scar
tissue, promoting healing, increasing functional strength and optimizing
recovery.
Intermittent Spinal Decompression/Mechanical Traction
Mechanical Traction involves repetitive or sustained
longitudinal distraction of spinal joints of the neck or low back. With
its use we can provide relief of pain and pressure from nerve root, disc
and joint compression as well as degenerative disc disease and help
normalize neurological signs and symptoms.
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Hydrotherapy Whirlpool
Hydrotherapy is a part of medicine, in particular
physiotherapy, that involves the use of water for pain relief and
treatment. The term encompasses a broad range of approaches and
therapeutic methods that take advantage of the physical properties of
water, such as temperature and pressure, for therapeutic purposes, to
stimulate blood circulation, soften scar tissue and treat the symptoms of
certain diseases. It is highly effective in helping those who are coming
out of casts or long periods of immobilization.
Athletic/therapeutic
taping and bracing
Taping or strapping is a technique used by our fully trained
physiotherapists for injury prevention or rehabilitation. Whether you are
recovering from an injury or would like to use taping as an injury
prevention technique, taping can help you in the following ways:
Helps to reduce pain by
stimulating movement detectors in the nerve (mechanoreceptors) which stop
messages passing via pain receptors (nociceptors) Restrict movements that
may cause further damage to an existing injury Facilitate the normal
healing process of soft tissues Support and protect the muscles
surrounding an injured joint Remove the pressure from an injury Helps to
reduce swelling Provide feedback to the area to correct any abnormal
movements Provide proprioception (awareness of joints position) to reduce
the risk of re injury
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Equilibrium, balance and vertigo disorders can come from
pathologies in the vestibular system. They can be insidious or due to
factors such as trauma (motor vehicle accidents, falls, contact sports,
blows to the head), infections, aging, medications, brain-related
problems, or secondary to other diseases or injuries. Symptoms can include
dizziness, imbalance, blurry vision, motion sensitivity, nausea, poor
concentration, muscle guarding/restriction of movement, decreased activity
levels or social interaction, anxiety and depression. Vestibular
Rehabilitation is a proven, research-based branch of physiotherapy where
specific individualized techniques are used to maximize the brain�s
compensation for vestibular pathology, or where manoeuvres are done, to
correct mechanical dysfunctions in the vestibular apparatus.
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Chronic Pain Management
Pain is defined as chronic when it lasts more than six months.
Chronic pain can be unpredictable, vary from mild to excruciating and be
in one or multiple areas of the body.
Common causes of chronic pain
include:
Physical injury and trauma --
including car accidents, especially if the injury wasn�t treated
immediately Medical conditions -- such as arthritis, migraines, cancer,
fibromyalgia, TMJ Bad posture -- that has caused strain on joints and
muscles Degeneration of spinal joints -- due to genetics, injury,
inactivity and lifestyle Inactivity � motion improves joint health,
relaxed tissues and increases blood supply to keep tissue healthy Poor
Diet Stress � creates muscle tension, pulling on joints and increasing
irritation, and causes tissue distress due to long-term cortisol exposure
Disease � arthritis, fibromyalgia, cancer and other illnesses The hurt of
chronic pain can go beyond just the physical. Chronic pain can lead to
multiple issues.
Team coverage/athlete screening/injury prevention consultation
We are heavily involved in the community with sports event
coverage, team screening and athlete screening for high risk and injury
prevention. We are experienced in designing general and individualized
injury prevention programs. Feel free to contact us to see if we can help
you or your team.
Pulsed Electromagnetic
Field Therapy
Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMFT), also called
pulsed magnetic therapy, pulse magnetotherapy, or PEMF, is a reparative
technique most commonly used in the field of orthopedics for the treatment
of non-union fractures, failed fusions, soft tissue healing and congenital
pseudarthrosis. In the case of bone healing, PEMF uses electrical energy
to direct a series of magnetic pulses through injured tissue whereby each
magnetic pulse induces a tiny electrical signal that stimulates cellular
repair. Many studies have also demonstrated the effectiveness of PEMF in
healing soft-tissue wounds; suppressing inflammatory responses at the cell
membrane level to alleviate pain, and increasing range of motion. The
value of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy has been shown to cover a
wide range of conditions, with well documented trials carried out by
hospitals, rheumatologists, physiotherapists and neurologists.
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