Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy is a primary care, client focused, health profession which is dedicated to improve and maintain functional and physical performance.

What do physiotherapists do?

• Perform assessments and provide education for a wide range of health problems
• Perform treatments using a variety of techniques to help your muscles, joints and nervous system work to their potential
• Educate clients on ways to prevent injuries before they arise

Who can attend?

At The Sports Medicine Specialists we assess and treat individuals of all ages and activity levels. Our goal is to return you to an active and pain-free lifestyle.

What to expect on initial visit?

An initial assessment will include your health history, evaluation of pain, strength, joint range of motion, reflexes and sensations.

We ask that you bring shorts,  a t-shirt and running shoes to this appointment.

At this appointment the physiotherapist will also provide you with a description of your injury and develop a treatment plan keeping your goals in mind.

Treatments May Include:

Manual Therapy

Hands on treatment performed by the physiotherapist to mobilize injured joints and muscles.

Physical Modalities

Modalities are used to complement your treatment.

They help to speed up the healing process by reducing pain and swelling. These include:

• Ultrasound
• Interferential (electric) current
• Ice/Heat
• Acupuncture
• Athletic Taping
• Laser

Exercise Rehabilitation Program

Specific exercises will be provided for each individual depending on their injury. These may include mobility, flexibility, strengthening, exercises and balance retraining. These exercises will help to retrain abnormal muscle patterns that result from injury.

Booking Appointments

Physiotherapists are primary healthcare professionals and a referral from a physician is not required to access their services. It is important to note that some extended health care plans require a physician’s referral for you to be reimbursed.

Appointments can be made by calling the clinic directly 905-455-0800, booking online HERE, or dropping by in person at 247 McMurchy Avenue South, Brampton, ON L6Y 1Z4

 

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