Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy is the hands-on, drug-free treatment of injuries, diseases, or physical issues using techniques like manual therapy, stretching, education, and exercises.
Depending on the region, physiotherapy may also be known as physical therapy.
What is a Physiotherapist?
In Canada, physiotherapists are primary-care providers, meaning they can assess you, order imaging and other tests, and provide care.
Physiotherapists undergo 6 or more years of undergraduate and postgraduate training.
Physiotherapists work in many areas, including:
- Cardio-respiratory
- Orthopedics
- Neurology
- Paediatrics
- Women’s health
- Seniors’ health
- Sports
Are you seeking physiotherapy for pain relief? Find a clinic near you and book an assessment today.
Physiotherapy Treatments, Services & Programs
Treatment Methods & Modalities
The tools and methods used by physiotherapists to strengthen muscles, reduce pain, and restore function.
Therapeutic Aids
From compression socks, to custom knee braces, splinting, and orthotics, all of the therapeutic aids used by physiotherapists to improve stability and range of motion.
Specialized Physiotherapy Programs
Specialized programs at pt Health are developed by experts in the field to treat specific conditions like arthritis, concussion, TMD and more.
Injuries
pt Health physiotherapists treat a wide range of injuries, such as car accidents, athletic injuries, workplace injuries and more.
Ages and Stages of Life
Physiotherapy can help feel your best at every stage in your life. Discover our age specific physiotherapy programs and find the right one for you.
Chronic Condition Management
Get help managing chronic conditions like COPD, MS, cardiac diseases, arthritis, Parkinson’s disease, & more.
Benefits of Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy can make a difference in an individual’s ability to live an active, healthy lifestyle.
For many seniors, disabled or chronically ill people, physiotherapy is the key to restoring and maintaining a level of physical function that permits independent living.
Benefits of physiotherapy include:
- Decrease in pain
- Improved joint mobility
- Increased strength and coordination
- Improved cardio-respiratory function
Whether you’re living with a chronic illness, recovering from a work injury, or suffering after that weekend hockey game, physiotherapy can help you get back to the activities you enjoy and live your life to the fullest.
Physiotherapy offers a range of specialized services of benefit to patients with:
- Traumatic, workplace and athletic injuries
- Pre and post-surgical needs
- Brain injury
- Spinal cord
- Nerve injury
- Cancer
- Stroke
- Arthritic joints
- Amputations
Interested in trying physiotherapy for pain relief? Book an assessment today.
Cost, Coverage and Payment Options
Physiotherapy services at pt Health are covered by most healthcare plans. Typically, these plans cover 80-100% of the payment. pt Health also accepts auto insurance and Work Safety Insurance Board (WSIB/WCB).
In some cases, we also accept Veterans Affairs and Medicare, such as:
- OHIP (Ontario)
- Alberta Health Care (Alberta)
- Medical Service Plan MSP (British Columbia)
Not sure if you’ve got coverage with one of these government plans? We can help you find out. Just call us toll free at 1-866-749-7461.
At pt Health, we believe your health should come first. We take care of the paperwork so you can focus on getting better, plus we offer direct insurance billing, saving you time and up front costs.
Frequently Asked Questions About Physiotherapy
Do I need a doctor’s referral to seek physiotherapy services?
You do not need a doctor’s referral for physiotherapy. However, if you are going to use your health insurance to cover the cost of therapy, the insurance provider may ask you for a doctor’s referral.
How do I know that physiotherapy is the right option for me?
Physiotherapy focuses on removing the cause of the problem as opposed to superficially treating the symptoms. This process may take some time, but the results are often more permanent with less chance of the injury or condition returning.
What can I expect on my first appointment with a physiotherapist?
Although each clinic’s approach to intake, assessment and therapy do vary, generally speaking your physiotherapist will ask a series of questions that will help better describe all of your symptoms in detail.
Your physiotherapist can then carry out your assessment. They will examine you physically and discuss the findings, the cause of the problem and suggest a solution that can effectively treat your ailment.
What treatments are used by physiotherapists?
The treatment administered by physiotherapists varies and can range from exercise, manipulation, stretching, and soft tissue massage among other therapy options.
At times, ultrasound electrotherapy (the usage of electrical energy to accelerate the healing process, reduce inflammation, muscle spasm and pain) or acupuncture may also be used.
Book A Physiotherapy Assessment Today
Interested in trying physiotherapy for pain relief? Book an assessment today.