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PHYSIOTHERAPY

What is Physiotherapy ?

Physiotherapists study the science of movement and more specifically the SOFT tissues and how they influence this movement.. They learn how to effectively diagnose a soft tissue injury and treat that injury to speed your recovery. Once you are FEELING BETTER a physiotherapist can design AND monitor your rehabilitation program to STOP THIS INJURY HAPPENING AGAIN.

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There are specializations within the Physiotherapy Profession and these can also help with rehabilitation from more serious medical conditions such as recovery from a heart attack, stroke and joint replacement surgery. 

When should I see a Physiotherapist?

Physiotherapy

Think about getting physiotherapy if you have an injury or pain that affects how you function and manage your daily activities?  A doctor may refer you to physiotherapy after surgery such as a hip replacement, or an event such as a heart attack or stroke.

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If you are planning to use health insurance to help cover the cost of physiotherapy. We have an insurance expert who will assist you in investigating your coverage and how you can be reimbursed for these services. 

Benefits of Physiotherapy

Physiotherapists focus on recovery, treatment, rehabilitation and PREVENTION. Treatment can be for problems caused by injury, disease or disability often times at Health and Happiness we combine the usage of Chiropractic and Physiotherapy and this combined approach has great results.

 

Here are some examples:

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  • Neck and back pain caused by problems in the muscles and skeleton​​

  • Frozen Shoulder

  • Sore knees and ankles

  • Muscular pain 

  • Problems in the bones, joints, muscles and ligaments, such as arthritis 

  • Pelvic floor issues, such as bladder and bowel problems related to childbirth

  • Loss of mobility because of trauma to the brain or spine, or due to diseases such as Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis

  • Fatigue, pain, swelling, stiffness and loss of muscle strength

What can I expect from my first visit to the Physiotherapist?

Your session will be unique, because it is all about you and your particular needs. In general, here’s what happens:

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  • The physiotherapist learns about your medical history

  • The physiotherapist assesses and diagnoses your condition

  • Any tests that may be necessary to assist with diagnosis will be ordered at this stage

  • You are prescribed a course treatment

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