Physiotherapy

At Park West Physiotherapy we will not only treat the symptoms of your injury but get to the actual source of the problem allowing for optimal recovery and prevention of future flare-ups.

The primary goal of physiotherapy is to optimize the body’s potential for movement and function. It involves a comprehensive assessment of a person’s physical condition, including their musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems. Our physiotherapists then develop individualized treatment plans to address specific needs and goals.

Physiotherapy techniques may include:

1. Manual therapy: Hands-on techniques such as joint mobilization, soft tissue mobilization, and manual stretching to improve joint mobility and reduce pain.
2. Exercise therapy: Customized exercises and therapeutic activities designed to improve strength, flexibility, endurance, balance, and coordination.
3. Electrotherapy: The use of electrical modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, or laser therapy to promote tissue healing, reduce pain, and improve muscle function.
4. Heat and cold therapy: Application of heat or cold to affected areas to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and promote healing.
5. Hydrotherapy: Therapeutic exercises performed in water to take advantage of buoyancy and resistance for rehabilitation and pain relief.
6. Respiratory therapy: Techniques to assist with breathing, improve lung capacity, and manage respiratory conditions.
7. Rehabilitation after surgery: Helping individuals regain function and mobility after surgical procedures through specific exercises and techniques.
8. Education and advice: Providing guidance on proper posture, body mechanics, ergonomic modifications, and injury prevention strategies.

Physiotherapy is commonly used to treat a variety of conditions, including musculoskeletal injuries (such as sprains, strains, and fractures), back and neck pain, sports injuries, neurological disorders (such as stroke or spinal cord injury), cardiovascular and respiratory conditions, arthritis, chronic pain, and post-surgical rehabilitation.