Physical Rehabilitation is performed by trained physiotherapists, who specialize in restoring movement and physical function of patients through various manual therapies, mechanical/electrical devices, and therapeutic exercises. A significant part of a physiotherapist’s job involves educating patients in proper performance of home exercises to prevent further injury.
Physiotherapists are experts in the examination and treatment of musculoskeletal, neuromuscular and cardiothoracic problems that affect peoples abilities to function meaningfully – whether you want to run a marathon or just be able to pick up your grandchildren!
Some conditions commonly treated by physiotherapists include:
All initial appointments begin with an assessment of your condition. This involves a review of your medical history as well as a neuromusculoskeletal physical examination. By discussing with you your medical history (along with the examination), we can verify your symptoms and better evaluate your condition to develop an effective treatment plan.
The goals of the assessment are to:
For your initial assessment, it is best to wear loose, comfortable clothing, such as shorts and a tank top, as these allow for freedom of movement and allow the therapist to identify faulty mechanics accurately.
Recovery from accidents can require very restrained forms of treatment to ensure further damage is not caused. Physiotherapy often relies on patience while waiting for muscles and bones to recover over a period of time. Physiotherapists use a combination of interventions to promote healing and to ease the pain. Electrotherapeutic agents such as ultrasound, TENS, inferential therapy, and NMES use sound waves or electrical current to reduce pain and muscle spasm, promote blood flow, and speed up the recovery process. Heat and cold are applied to decrease swelling and alleviate pain, and restore mobility to tissues.
Manual therapy techniques are at the core of our “hands-on” approach and can include spinal and peripheral joint mobilization or manipulation. As well, manual therapy may include massage, stretching, mobilization or manipulation of soft-tissue including muscle, tendon, ligament, and fascia. No physiotherapy treatment is complete without a personalized exercise program, designed to restore strength, endurance, and flexibility of your tissues.
By combining your physical rehabilitation treatment with other services at Shephard Health, we can offer a one-stop trip to help treat your injuries and get you moving again! To learn more, contact Shephard Health today!
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