• improving and maintaining functional independence and physical performance;
  
• preventing and managing pain, physical impairments, disabilities and limits to participation; and,

What is Fascial Physiotherapy?

Fascial Physiotherapy is a doctrine that incorporates the assessment and treatment of the 3 types of tissue in the body (muscle, bone and connective tissue.) Treatment focuses on the cause of a problem, not just the symptoms. For more in-depth knowledge please visit: www.myofascialrelease.com or www.matrixrepatterning.com.

Do I Need a Doctor's Referral to See a Physiotherapist?

No. Physiotherapists are Primary Care Practitioners; however, a Doctor's referral is always welcomed.

Will I Receive a Receipt For My Visit?

Yes. You will receive a receipt for every visit. The receipts are complete to allow you to claim the visit on your Health Care Plan or Income Tax Return. Because many differences exist between the various Health Care Plans, please check with your provider concerning any other claim requirements.

How Long Does a Treatment Take?

Your first visit includes a thorough assessment and treatment. This visit lasts approximately one and one-half hours. Typically, you will be asked to return in seven to fourteen days for a follow-up appointment which usually lasts between forty and sixty minutes. Usually there will be 1 other client in the clinic at the same time, separated from you, completing part of their treatment.

On an Injury, Should I Use Hot or Cold?

During an injury, damage is found at the cellular level. To repair the damage, the body quickly produces single-celled blood vessels (capillaries) that are necessary to provide a way of clearing the area of debris. The capillaries are also used to deliver the nutrients required to promote local healing. Applying heat to an area opens local blood vessels. The newly formed capillaries require forty-eight hours to become strong enough to withstand the engorgement heat treatments provide. Heat applied to an injury within the first forty-eight hours can cause the bursting of the newly formed capillaries - significantly slowing down the repair process. Cold applied for fifteen to twenty minutes every 2 hours helps restrict the local blood flow and nerve impulses to an area. Swelling and pain are thereby reduced to the injury. Where an injury is subject to biomechanical (movement) forces, consider that at some level, re-injury is occurring. In these cases, the continued use of cold treatments is recommended beyond the first forty-eight hours.

Is Acupuncture a Part of the Treatment?

Although acupuncture is used in the clinic as a method to help reduce pain and swelling, it is not a standard part of a treatment. Acupuncture is not used with clients whom do not wish it, nor on children.