Physiotherapy Services

Manual Therapy encompasses a variety of hands-on techniques meant to mobilize the joints, muscles, fascia and nerves in the body. Its goal is to reduce dysfunction and promote balance in the body.

Electrotherapy is a therapeutic treatment using electrical stimulation applied over the skin via electro-pads. There are a variety of types of electrotherapeutic devices which are used over areas of less dense tissue fibers, such as muscle and myofascia. Using set frequency and intensity parameters, it affects the perception of pain and facilitates muscle rehabilitation. 

Therapeutic Ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves at a set frequency range to facilitate healing in a variety of ways. It can be used to break up scar tissue, reduce inflammation, facilitate healing at the cellular level, improve blood flow, reduce nerve root irritation, and can be used for phonophoresis (enhanced delivery of topically applied medications). 

Exercise prescription is an integral part of rehabilitating for musculoskeletal injuries in the body. It targets specific areas to regain balance and relieve dysfunction, which are used in acute and chronic conditions alike.

Vestibular Rehabilitation is effective for treating dizziness and disturbances in control of posture and balance, such as vertigo. The causes of dizziness are varied, but once a medical assessment is complete to rule out more significant causes of the dizziness, physiotherapy may aid in managing or alleviating some symptoms.

The facts are:

• Dizziness is the #1 reason for physician visits by people over the age of 65.

• Dizziness and balance problems account for 5-10% all physician visits and affect approximately 50% of all adults at some time.

• 1 in 10 working-age adults report some degree of disability due to dizziness and 2% experience chronic, frequent, substantially debilitating episodes.

• >1 in 5 persons older than 60 years of age have current dizziness that has led to significant disability, medical consultation or the use of medication.

In the elderly population, dizziness is also associated with falls, fear of falling and loss of independence. Presently in Canada, physiotherapy assessment and treatment of vestibular dysfunction is a rapidly growing and well-developed component of the overall management of dizzy patients.