Physiotherapy is the treatment of physical injuries as well as movement problems. Moreover, physiotherapy intends to prevent such injuries. Prevention measures along with necessary education and awareness help patients gain the highest possible level of independent functioning.
A physiotherapist is often referred as a physical therapist. Both terms hold the same meaning.

Massage Therapy is also known as a Swedish massage. Therapists may use hands, palms, elbows and fingers to maximize the effect of the treatment. Massage practitioners prefer lotions, creams or oils to decrease friction between massage therapist’s palms and client’s working area that will increase sliding effect on the skin. The main idea is a soft tissue manipulation to increase local blood circulation and lymphatic drainage. Massage also helps to reduce stress, muscles tension and increase both physical and mental relaxation

A Physiotherapist may help you with some of the common problems such as:

• Muscle and tendons injuries such as strains and sprains which require immediate care due to swelling, pain and tenderness.
• Rehabilitation of muscles after injuries, fractures or post surgery recovery.
• Neurological problems: nerve impingement, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, muscle dystrophies or head injuries.
• Bone problems: Osteoporosis, jaw problems, bone fractures
• Headaches or any chronic pain symptoms
• Motor vehicle injuries (MVA)
• Work Injuries (WSIB)

Massage is clinical-oriental method for:

• Reduction stress and anxiety
• Muscle relaxation
• Pain relief
• Improve lymphatic drainage
• Speed up healing process
• Eliminate muscle tension points (Trigger Points)
• Improve general health
• Prevent many conditions related to stress or muscle tension

During your initial visit your physiotherapist will ask you questions related to your condition as well as questions regarding your past injuries, illnesses, medication, even medical reports in order to get a broad and clear sense of your health.

After that, your physiotherapist will perform a physical assessment, discuss their findings and diagnosis with you, and create a treatment plan together. Depending on the length of your initial appointment the first treatment session might also be performed during your first assessment visit.

For your first appointment: Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your appointment so you will have time to fill forms and we can create your new patient file.

Please do remember to put on comfortable loose clothes so that the injured or troubling body part stays easy accessible for the examination. For example, track pants or shorts for injuries in the lower half of your body. We request that you remove your shoes at the entrance, so you may want to bring indoor shoes or slippers.

For MVA: Please also bring your case number, information of your case adjuster (name, phone number and fax number), driving license, your car insurance information, your employment information, lawyer’s contact information (if applicable) and any relevant information (i.e. doctor’s referral, MRI or x-ray reports) with you.

Patients do not require a referral to be treated by a Physiotherapist or Massage Therapist. However, some private insurance companies do demand a doctor’s referral. Please check with your private insurance company before making an appointment.