Physiotherapy

1. What is Physiotherapy?
2. What services are provided?
3. Do I need a referral?
4. What happens if my injury occurred in the workplace?
5. What happens if my injuries are the result of a motor vehicle accident?
6. How long will the initial assessment take?
7. How long are follow up appointments?
8. What should I bring with me on my first visit?

1. What is Physiotherapy?

Physiotherapists are primary health care professionals who combine their knowledge of how the human body works obtained from an entry level masters program to provide hands on clinical skills to assess, interpret findings, diagnose and treat the symptoms of various injuries or illnesses. Physiotherapists work towards regaining your independence and quality of life by restoring, maintaining and maximizing your mobility, strength, movement and overall well being.

2. What services are provided?

- Detailed Musculoskeletal Examination/Assessment
- Follow up treatments combining evidence-based patient centered treatment techniques combining hands on manual therapy, guided gym programs, instructions on a home exercise program, Ultrasound therapy, Bioflex Laser, return to work plans and recommendations, and appropriate return to sport plans.

3. Do I need a referral?

No you do not need a referral. Everyone has direct access to physiotherapy services. If you have private medical insurance, check with your adjuster to see if they require a doctors note.

4. What happens if my injury occurred in the workplace?

If you have developed an injury at your workplace, you must report the injury immediately to your supervisor at work, and both you and your employer must fill out the appropriate paperwork. You may then set up a time for a physiotherapy assessment.

5. What happens if my injuries are the result of a motor vehicle accident?

If you have been in a motor vehicle accident, you must contact both your private insurance and motor vehicle insurance to let them know the date/time/place of the accident. The paperwork will begin at this time, and you may book an assessment, and a treatment plan will be determined by the physiotherapist.

6. How long will the initial assessment take?

Depending on your injury, assessments generally last 45 minutes to 1 hour.

7. How long are follow up appointments?

Depending on your injury and your individual needs treatment sessions are normally 20-30 minutes.

8. What should I bring with me on my first visit?

Please wear something that you are comfortable in, if the assessment is for your knee, hip, or lower back please bring shorts, or track pants, and if it is for the neck, shoulder region a loose neckline would be appropriate. If you have any special instructions or a referral from your family doctor or specialist please bring this along with you!