Choosing the Best Physiotherapists Near Me Physiotherapy plays a crucial role in promoting healing, reducing pain, and restoring mobility. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, or seeking preventive care, finding the right physiotherapist is essential. When searching for the “best physiotherapists near me,” it’s important to consider several factors to ensureContinue Reading »
It is a well-known fact that exercise is an important component for injury or post-surgical recovery. Unfortunately, we tend to make it difficult on ourselves to follow through on exercise. Group exercise, especially when done in a therapeutic setting, can help make regular movement and exercise a more achievable goal. Group Physiotherapy programs are takingContinue Reading »
More and more we hear a common theme to support local business. This doesn’t just apply to retail shops but in the healthcare and service industry. Imagine you are injured. You know you need to fix the problem, your spouse has been nagging you to see someone, your doctor has suggested that you book withContinue Reading »
So you are being seen by a Physiotherapy Resident, what is that exactly?What is the difference between a Physiotherapy Resident (PT Resident) and Physiotherapist?The short answer is: not much! They are both physiotherapists. Both hold physiotherapy degrees from an accredited university and are licensed by the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. The difference is thatContinue Reading »
A while back, we received an e-mail from Bahram Jam about 5 physiotherapy frustrations. For those of you who don’t know Bahram, he is the founder and director of APTEI (Advanced Physical Therapy Education Institute), an organization that offers physiotherapists evidence based clinical courses. He is a strong believer in growing the profession of physiotherapyContinue Reading »
Important Questions to Ask Before Scheduling Your First Visit with a Physiotherapist You’ve been told you need Physiotherapy but how do you choose a good provider? Are all Physiotherapists and Physiotherapy clinics the same? Will you get the same type of treatment anywhere you go? It’s always good to do research and get feedback fromContinue Reading »
Boutique physiotherapy is unlike most other clinics you are probably familiar with. Imagine a physiotherapy centre where you are warmly greeted in a trendy yet soothing environment. The front staff ensures you have a place to hang your jacket and perhaps offers you some water, or even a coffee on a rather chilly day. Stop.Continue Reading »
There seems to be a strong relationship in people’s mind that the only thing Physiotherapists do is apply various machines to clients. These machines can be anything like a pain control electrical current (TENS or Interferential Current), Therapeutic Ultrasound, LASER, muscle stimulator, etc. You would be surprised how many clients we see who have hadContinue Reading »
You’ve been told that you could benefit from physiotherapy, but now what? How do you choose your provider amongst the 15-20 + clinics in your community? The following tips will provide you some guidance when making your choice. Where to Start? It can be confusing to know where to begin when looking for a physiotherapist.Continue Reading »
Having been a physiotherapist for a number of years, it is still surprising to me that many people don’t know what a physiotherapist does or have a false impression of what they do. Why is there all this confusion? First of all, it is true that the scopes of practice of many healthcare professionals (physiotherapy,Continue Reading »
