Physiotherapy

Assessment

The purpose of the assessment is to fully and clearly understand our clients condition and the physical basis that is causing the clients source of pain. In order to complete a physiotherapy assessment it is important to carry out a thorough examination because a correct diagnosis depends on an accurate client history and the diligent observation of the physiotherapist.

Changes to the assessment as a result of Covid 19:

When you contact our admin they will either connect you directly or set you up with a quick complementary call with a Physiotherapist (PT) to get a brief overview of your injury/condition. From there your PT will create two 30 minute appointments to complete an assessment.

  • The first appointment will be completed over telephone OR virtually (using the platforms Embodia and Zoom), where you will discuss your injury/condition in more detail and may be provided education for self management or asked to complete certain movements by your PT
  • During the second appointment the assessment will be completed and a treatment plan will be developed. This appointment is completed either virtually (using Embodia and Zoom) OR in clinic, depending on your condition and risk, as determined by you and the PT

After the PT has gathered enough information, completing both assessment components, they will work closely WITH you to develop a treatment plan. This treatment plan will detail the focus of treatment, areas of injury/dysfunction to be addressed and an action plan to ensure that there is a plan in place to address all the goals determined by you and the physiotherapist.

Treatment

Physiotherapy uses a variety of techniques to help muscles and joints work to their full potential, helping to repair damage by speeding up the healing process and reducing pain and stiffness. Our physiotherapists do not simply offer treatment, they offer advice to help clients prevent problems from returning or even occurring in the first place. Physiotherapy helps the client restore and improve motion to achieve long-term quality of life.

Changes to treatment as a result of Covid 19:

Treatment style/location will be determined based on your goals, physiotherapy needs and urgency after careful conversation between you and your PT.

Currently, our physiotherapists are offering treatment through virtual telerehab sessions and in clinic, for those deemed appropriate.

Physiotherapists can provide the following treatment over telerehab and in clinic:

  • Education regarding: your injury, home environment modification, exercise modification, use of modalities (such as heat or ice)
  • Supervised therapeutic exercise and appropriate progressions
  • Assessment of home or work space ergonomics
  • Support, guidance and education for caregivers
  • Assessment of range of motion and strength
  • Symptom monitoring- including the use of pain scales and area specific outcome measures
  • …and so much more

Education

As physiotherapists, we realize that client education is the most crucial aspect of the treatment process. Our commitment to education is what sets us apart from other health care professionals. Our goal is to give our clients a greater understanding of their condition and treatment, which makes it easier for them to take an active part in the treatment process.

Changes to education as a result of Covid 19:

We now are able to provide education not only in clinic, but also over virtual telerehab sessions and in some cases over the telephone.

Consultation

The physiotherapist may be able to provide professional advice and broad solutions related to a client’s condition. You may need to discuss past episodes and draw our relevant facts about your client’s general health along with the details of the current issue. Should treatment be recommended, a treatment plan will be developed and discussed in detail with the patient, including an estimate of the potential length of treatment required and the expected outcomes. You will be encouraging your patient to ask questions about their condition, prevention and recurrence in the future.