Physiotherapy Treatment & Services
Our Assessment:
PhysioActive physiotherapists undergo extensive training and have specific skills to suit your needs. Our client care managers will suggest the most appropriate physiotherapist for your specific condition and goals. Each treatment plan is specifically tailored to you. If you have injured your knee, the therapy will be very different depending on whether you have a minor sprain, a meniscus injury, or a completely ruptured ACL (anterior cruciate ligament). General rules are just that—general. Telling someone to rest until the symptoms go away doesn’t make sense when rehabilitating the body anywhere else, so why is it prescribed when rehabilitating the most critical part of our body—the brain?
We assess you as a whole person. We don’t just look at the hurt or in the pain area. We look at all the contributing factors that may have led to your injuries in the first place.
Our Treatment:
At PhysioActive, our treatment focuses on where you need it the most and always keeps your goals in our sights. Our multi-modal approach (which incorporates education, hands-on or manual therapy, exercise, and treatment-enhancing modalities) is supported by evidence-based research to optimize outcomes.
We don’t use one-size-fits-all protocols. Every treatment plan is tailored to you, and since each patient is different, they require different interventions to optimize healing. We succeed where others fail. One of our greatest joys is helping clients who have been unsuccessful in treating their concussions with standard approaches to care. Our clients are so happy with their improvements and only wish they had come to us first.
Our Technology
At PhysioActive, we incorporate the most up-to-date and evidence-based technologies to complement your hands-on therapy. Our physiotherapists may use laser therapy, electrotherapy, PEMF, magnetic biostimulation, or the Game Ready ice and compression system to speed up your healing, reduce your pain more quickly, and get you back to what you love sooner. PhysioActive utilizes all types of energy—including sound, light, electricity, shockwave therapy, technology, apps, video feedback, analysis, heat, and cold—to enhance your rehabilitation experience. The use of technology is an addition to the exceptional hands-on therapy, education, and exercise program you will receive as part of your physiotherapy experience.
What is Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy is a regulated health care profession focused on evaluating, restoring, and maintaining physical function. It is a distinct form of care that can be performed either in isolation or in conjunction with other types of medical management.
Physiotherapy can be useful in the diagnosis and management of a wide variety of injuries, diseases, and other conditions.
How can physiotherapy help me?
Identifying the problem area and treating it directly.
Physiotherapists are effective at treating injuries and physical limitations using a variety of techniques. In many cases, the causes of pain and dysfunction are obvious, but sometimes they are not, especially when symptoms are inconsistent or difficult to describe. Physiotherapists can perform a wide range of tests to help locate the source of the problem and implement the appropriate treatment strategy.
Identifying the Causes and Predisposing Factors.
Physiotherapists are not only interested in the symptoms but also in the factors that contribute to the problem. Identifying factors such as poor posture, improper movement, muscle imbalances, poor work practices, or other bad habits allows interventions to be more effective, helping you recover sooner. This will reduce the risk of the same issue happening again in the future.
Determine Solutions:
Our physiotherapists use a wide array of treatment techniques and approaches to help you move better and reduce the pain and stiffness you may be experiencing.
These treatments include amongst others:
- Manual (‘Hands On’) Therapy
- Healing Technologies (e.g. laser, magnetic bio-stimulation,
ultrasound, electric current, laser, heat, ice, paraffin wax etc) - Ergonomic Education/Advice
- Taping Techniques (including Kinesio-taping, postural and sports specific taping)
- Medical Acupuncture
- Exercise Therapy
- Custom Orthotics
- IMS (Intra-Muscular Stimulation)
- Osteopathy
- Pre- and Post-Surgical Physiotherapy
Our Physiotherapist are successful in treating:
- Back and Neck Pain
- Postural Problems
- Occupational Injuries
- Arthritis
- Amputee Rehabilitation
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Chronic Airways Disease
- Surgical Rehabilitation (Pre- and Post-op)
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Asthma Management
- Specific children’s conditions
- Neurological Conditions
- Impaired Mobility
- Incontinence
- Geriatric Problems
FAQ
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What can physiotherapy help with? Physiotherapy has been shown to be effective in many conditions. Post injury rehabilitation, post surgical rehabilitation, reduction in pain, stiffness, weakness, numbness, tingling, concussions, sports performance and so much more. -
How can a physiotherapist help with mobility? A physiotherapist can help mobility using hands on / manual therapy to move joints fascia, muscles and more. They will also stretch and give exercises to assist in mobility. -
Do you need a referral for physiotherapy treatments? No. In Ontario, physiotherapists are considered primary health care practitioners and therefore are able to provide direct care. They have been trained to assess and treat without a referral from a doctor. . However, if you have coverage for physiotherapy treatment through an extended health benefit plan, some insurance companies may require a doctor’s referral for reimbursement. It is best to check with your individual insurer if you are unsure.
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Why is an assessment needed by the physiotherapist? At Physioactive, we do not use any assistants as we believe the precision in which you do your exercises and the refinement and feedback from your physiotherapist is so important. At Physioactive, we only see 2 patients per hour to make sure enough time is available for all our patients. A treatment will usually include manual/hands on therapy, education, exercise, and a modality. Some clinics will use assistants to supervise exercises or allow the physiotherapist to see more patients. -
What should I wear to an appointment with the physiotherapist? We recommend you wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that will allow us to easily see the skin, joints and muscles around your injury. Our therapists typically look at the whole body for all injuries and the more of the body we see the better we can evaluate your injury/complaints and contributing factors. Shorts underneath pants and a sports bra or tank top work well for females. Ultimately, patient comfort is the most important, so please wear what you are most comfortable in. This might include lululemon pants instead of shorts or a sports top. -
Is physiotherapy appropriate for my injury or condition? Physiotherapists are regulated health professionals that treat a wide range of conditions. -
How many physiotherapy treatments are needed to fix my problem? The typical patient attends 5-8 treatments. Some patients with very serious injuries or surgeries such as an Achilles tear may require a year of rehabilitation. Our therapist will recommend the optimal treatment plan and estimated amount of visits after your assessment to maximize recover. However, we understand that everyone’s circumstances are different and will work with our patients depending on time and budget. -
How long are physiotherapy treatments? Physiotherapy treatments last between 30 and 60 minutes depending on need. At Physioactive, we only book 2 patients an hour so all our clients are well taken care of.
Physiotherapy assessments are usually 45-60 minutes
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Will OHIP pay for physiotherapy? There are very few physiotherapy services covered by The Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). Some OHIP clinics still exist and are able to get some funding for children under 18 and seniors over 65. The amount paid is far below market rates and as a result these clinics tend to see more patients per hour and tend to use assistants to maximize care per dollar.
OHIP can also covers the cost of in-clinic physiotherapy services for youth, seniors, and other patients that are recovering from illness, surgery or injury. The number of treatments you can receive is determined by your physiotherapist and is referred to as an Episode of Care.
Return to Work Rehabilitation
Personal Training
Exercise Prescription
IMS (Intra-Muscular Stimulation)
Arthritis
