Physiotherapy is the assessment, management, and restoration of physical function for individuals with mobility limitations and injuries, and those seeking to improve athletic performance.
What Do Physiotherapists Do?
Physiotherapists specialize in the assessment and restoration of physical function and movement using a range of manual and exercise therapy techniques.
In addition to rehabilitative services, physiotherapists focus on injury prevention, helping their clients maintain general health and prevent injuries from occurring in the first place.
Ontario physiotherapists must be registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. This organization establishes the ethical guidelines and standards of practice for all practicing physiotherapists.
Physiotherapy Techniques
Physiotherapists use a variety of techniques to help patients optimize their mobility, including:
- Joint mobilization
- Joint manipulation
- Muscle stretching
- Muscle strengthening programs
- Modalities
- Acupuncture
- Neurodynamics
- Neural mobilizations
- Soft tissue techniques
Conditions Treated with Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy can be used to treat a range of musculoskeletal aliments including acute injuries, chronic degenerative conditions, and post surgery rehabilitation.
- Hip replacements
- Knee replacements
- Ankle replacements
- ACL Injuries
- Tears, Sprains, and Strains
- Fractures
- Soft Tissue Injuries
- Overuse & Repetitive Strain Injuries
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Car Accident Injuries
- Hernias
- Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
- Herniated Discs (Bulging Discs)
- Kyphosis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive capsulitis)
- Tennis Elbow (Lateral epicondylitis)
- Golfer’s Elbow (Medial epdicondylitis)
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- DeQuervain’s syndrome
- Knee Ligament Injuries (MCL/LCL/ACL)
- Ankle Sprains and Strains
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Achilles Tendinosis
- Piriformis Syndrome
- Patello-Femoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
- Paget’s Disease
- Patellar Tendonitis
- Neck Pain / Whiplash
- Nerve Impingement
- Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
- Headache
- Muscle Tension
- Fractures
- Osteoarthritis
- Bursitis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Vertigo
- Osteoporosis
- TMJ Dysfunction (Jaw pain)
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