How Our Physiotherapy In Vancouver Can Transform Your Life
Physiotherapy in Vancouver at our Denman Street and Howe Street clinics aims to restore balance in the body by optimizing alignment, centredness, movement, and mobility. This not only manages and prevents pain, but also enhances physical performance. Our clients receive rapid and lasting pain relief and find themselves performing previously painful or difficult tasks with increased ease and fluidity.
Restore your function and wellness with expert care from our physiotherapists.
Physiotherapy (PT) in Vancouver is a healthcare specialty focusing on preventing, treating, and managing movement disorders and physical impairments. If you want to restore your physical abilities, reduce pain, and improve overall health and wellness, then come to Physio For Seniors. Our physiotherapists are musculoskeletal experts who use different manual techniques and exercises to help you regain your independence, manage injury, and prevent disability. Call Physio For Seniors at 778-245-9746 to schedule your first appointment!
Common Conditions That Physiotherapy in Vancouver Treats
Physiotherapy is often prescribed as a treatment for a wide range of conditions. Here are some common conditions that our physiotherapists treat:
Musculoskeletal and sports injuries:
- Sprains: Stretching or tearing of ligaments, which is the fibrous tissue connecting bones and joints.
- Strains: Stretching or tearing of a muscle.
- Joint injuries: Degeneration or injury to the cartilage in the joints.
- Overuse-type (repetitive stress) injuries: Most often affecting the tendons in the body.
- Bulging and Herniated disc: A bulging disc occurs when the soft, gel-like center of an intervertebral disc (nucleus pulposus) pushes against the outer, fibrous layer (annulus fibrosus) without fully breaking through. A herniated disc, also known as a slipped or ruptured disc, happens when the nucleus pulposus breaks through the annulus fibrosus.
- Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD): This condition is characterized by the gradual wear and tear of the intervertebral discs in the spine.
- Nerve Compression: A condition where a nerve gets pinched or pressed on especially as it traverses through narrow passageways and muscles. Sites of nerve entrapment are well known in certain parts of the body such as the neck causing radiating pain down the arm or the sciatic nerve in the buttock causing the symptom of sciatic pain.
Physiotherapists can help patients recover from surgery by providing exercises and techniques to restore range of motion, strength, and function.
- Total joint replacement
- Ligament repair/reconstruction
- Tendon repair
- Arthroscopy
- Spinal surgery
- Carpal tunnel release
- Other types of non-orthopaedic surgeries
Neurological disorders
- Stroke: A medical emergency that occurs when there is damage to the brain from an interruption of its blood supply.
- Parkinson’s disease: Condition of the central nervous system that affects mobility and includes frequent tremors.
- Multiple sclerosis: Disease in which the immune system attacks the protective covering of nerves.
- Traumatic brain injuries: A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is caused by a direct force or blow to the head. A concussion is an example of a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI).
- Past Injuries: Scar tissue restrictions left behind from past injuries are often the cause of chronic pain and restricted activity.
- Chronic headaches: Painful sensations in the head and behind the eyes can often come from muscle knots and joint stiffness in the neck.
- Arthritis: Our physiotherapists work with you to improve your overall head-to-toe alignment, so that the forces on joints are spread out, reducing pain and slowing down wear and tear.
Are you suffering from chronic pain? If so, call Physio For Seniors at 778-245-9746 today to learn more about our holistic treatment plans and book an appointment!
Physiotherapy Treatments at Physio For Seniors
Our physiotherapy treatments will vary depending on your condition and needs. Firstly, we will begin with a comprehensive subjective assessment, including a review of current symptoms, medical history, and contributing lifestyle factors. The objective assessment will include a thorough analysis of posture, alignment and the relevant movements, after which a hypothesis is made as to the root cause of the problem. A treatment plan will be devised; some common treatments and interventions used by our physiotherapists include:
Manual therapy at Physio For Seniors includes hands-on techniques, such as:
- Therapeutic Massage: A therapeutic technique that improves circulation, reduces muscle tension, knots and pain. Massage therapy involves the manipulation of soft tissues such as muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia (thin layer of connective tissue that supports muscles, bones, organs, and other structures in the body)
- Joint Mobilizations: Methods used to improve joint range of motion and reduce stiffness. It involves the use of manual therapy techniques to guide the joints toward a more centred alignment and normal joint mechanics.
- Therapeutic exercise: Our physiotherapists design specific exercise programs to help you restore the right muscle activation patterns and length-tension relationships. These exercises are targeted based on your particular issues so that you get maximum gain without excessive time and effort.
Functional training
Often you may require assistance with functional tasks, such as getting in and out of bed, transferring to a car, walking, climbing stairs, or lifting objects, to improve your ability to perform daily activities.
Modalities
In physiotherapy, modalities refer to specific tools that are used to help manage pain, reduce inflammation, and improve circulation. These include:
- Electrical stimulation: Uses electrical current to stimulate nerves and muscles in order to reduce pain, promote healing, and improve muscle function.
- Heat or cold therapy: Modalities used to manage pain and inflammation.
Assistive devices
Our physiotherapists may recommend the use of assistive devices, such as:
- Braces/orthotics: Devices worn on the body to provide support, stability, and protection to injured joints and muscles.
- Crutches, canes, and walkers: Equipment used to provide support and assistance for individuals who have difficulty walking or standing due to an injury or disability.
Education and advice
Our physiotherapists in Howe Street and Denman Street, BC Area educate you on how to manage your condition, avoid further injury, and improve your overall health and wellness. They may also provide advice on ergonomic or lifestyle changes to address root causes and contributing factors to pain.
Ready to find the relief you have been searching for?
Seeking to enhance your physical function, mobility, and independence while preventing injury or disability? At Physio For Seniors, we offer a comprehensive, personalized approach to patient care, enabling you to achieve these goals. Our holistic approach helps you thrive and attain the quality of life you desire. Contact us to schedule an at-home, telehealth or in-clinic appointment and discover the benefits of physiotherapy.
Did you know we also offer in-home and telehealth physiotherapy in Vancouver? Telehealth physiotherapy can be just as effective as in-person sessions as the therapist guides you or a helper to perform the same treatment techniques as you would receive in-clinic. Learning to be independent and consistent in performing the treatments can greatly accelerate recovery.
