Physiotherapy
As physiotherapists, we help to diagnose and rehabilitate injury, as well as provide education and advice regarding health promotion and injury prevention.
Karen Boyle, MScPT
We provide one-on-one, personalized assessment and treatment and take a holistic approach to rehabilitation. We view each client as a whole, and we are eager to get to know YOU – your hobbies, sport, occupation, past injuries and entire history are all important to us.
Kathrine Stolborg, B.Pt
Your physiotherapy treatment may include a combination of clinical Pilates, strength/mobility training, manual therapy, soft tissue therapy and dry needling. We do not believe in providing solely passive therapy, so come prepared to move!
Manual Therapy
Manual therapy is often spoken of when discussing common physiotherapy services, but what exactly does it mean? Manual therapy is any kind of hands-on treatment intended to reduce inflammation and movement restriction, improve tissue extensibility, increase range of motion of the joint complex, change muscle function, modulate pain, and induce relaxation. Treatment includes passive range of motion, gliding joints in specific directions (joint mobilization), stretching, soft tissue release techniques and mobilizations of the nervous system.
Dry Needling
Unlike traditional acupuncture, dry needling targets specific anatomical structures that are the underlying cause of musculoskeletal conditions. Insertion of needles into these specific areas helps to control pain, improve function, and speed up healing. The insertion of needles into the tissue causes the release of substances that help improve blood flow to areas of tightness and decrease pain sensitivity.
A thorough initial assessment is needed with your physiotherapist to determine if this treatment is appropriate for you.
