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Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy is treatment to restore, maintain, and make the most of a patient’s mobility, function, and well-being.
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Physiotherapy helps to restore movement and function when someone is affected by injury, illness or disability. It can also help to reduce your risk of injury or illness in the future.
It takes a holistic approach that involves the patient directly in their own care.
Physiotherapy can be helpful for people of all ages with a wide range of health conditions, including problems affecting the:
Bones, joints and soft tissue – such as back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain and sports injuries
Brain or nervous system – such as movement problems resulting from a stroke, multiple sclerosis (MS) or Parkinson’s disease
Heart and circulation – such as rehabilitation after a heart attack
Lungs and breathing – such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and cystic fibrosis
Physiotherapy can improve your physical activity while helping you to prevent further injury.
What is a Physiotherapist
Physiotherapists are experts in human anatomy, biomechanics, neuroscience, physiology, and exercise science.
Physiotherapists use clinical skills to assess, diagnose and treat symptoms of illness, injury or disability.
The titles “Physiotherapist” and “Physical Therapist” are considered interchangeable, although historically “Physiotherapist” is more commonly used in Europe, Australia, and Canada, and “Physical Therapist” more commonly used in North America. The education and training of physiotherapists varies by country and state, but generally includes extensive coursework in physical therapy, as well as clinical experience.
Benefits of Physiotherapy
Physiotherapists help people affected by injury, illness or disability through movement and exercise, manual therapy, education and advice.
They maintain health for people of all ages, helping patients to manage pain and prevent disease.
The profession helps to encourage development and facilitate recovery, enabling people to stay in work while helping them to remain independent for as long as possible. The profession’s philosophy is Freedom to Function™.
The Value of Physiotherapy
According to the Ontario Physiotherapy Association (OPA), physiotherapy is the answer to many things. It is a drug-free, proven method of healing that provides people with an alternative to surgery. In some cases it can actually prevent the need for surgery, and in other cases it can accelerate recovery and avoid re-injury.
Do we need a doctor’s referral to seek physiotherapy services?
You do not need a doctor’s referral for physiotherapy. However, if you are going to use your health insurance coverage, you may need a referral from your doctor.
How can I be sure that physiotherapy is right for my health problem?
Physiotherapy focuses on person-centered approach vs symptoms approach. This process may take some time, but the results are often more permanent with less chance of the disorder returning.
What can I expect on my first appointment with a physiotherapist?
Although each clinic’s approach to intake, assessment, and therapy do vary, generally speaking, your physiotherapist will ask a series of questions that will help better describe all of your symptoms in detail. Our therapist will examine you physically and discuss the findings, the cause of the problem, and suggest a solution that can effectively treat your health problem
How long does each physiotherapy session last?
On average, a physiotherapy session lasts about 30 minutes to 1 hour. Depending on the condition, you may need one or two sessions a week for a few months to experience effective results. Your physiotherapist will recommend the total number of sessions based on the severity of your condition.
What treatments are used by physiotherapists?
Physiotherapy treatment can include therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, acupuncture, electrical modalities (such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, laser etc.), heat and cold, taping, etc.
Research
We believe our patients deserve access to the best research available for their health conditions. The following is some of the research relevant to the physiotherapy treatment provided at our clinic.
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is the largest physical therapy association in the world and represents more than 100,000 members. The APTA’s mission is to further the profession’s role in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of movement dysfunctions and the enhancement of the physical health and functional abilities of members of the public.
The following is a research article from the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics from 2004 which discusses how manual therapy can help improve symptoms of chronic low back pain.
