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Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy is a medical science discipline. Its main goal is to maximize patient’s function using different physical means such as manual therapy, teaching of exercises, acupuncture/intramuscular stimulation, heat, cold and electrotherapy.

Pelvic Health Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy treatment seeks to correct joint, muscular, fascial, and neural dysfunctions which lead to pain as well as altered muscle control, strength, endurance, coordination, agility and balance deficits. The main goal of a physiotherapist is to help a patient reach their optimal physical functional level at any age. Patient goal setting is an important part of this process.

Sports Medicine

Our pelvic floor muscles operate inside the pelvis and assist with bowel, bladder and sexual function. They also contribute to core strength and are part of lower back muscular control. An internal assessment of the vagina or rectum is necessary to evaluate their function and is the gold standard for this therapy.

Massage Therapy

Pelvic health is a specialized area of physiotherapy that helps manage issues like urinary incontinence and pelvic pain. Stress incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, painful sexual intercourse and urinary retention related to prostate hyperplasia are common dysfunctions that can be treated by addressing pelvic floor weakness or tightness.

TeleHealth

When seeking treatments of massage therapy, several different approaches are available. The general intent is to bring health and normalization to the tissues through manual techniques of fixed or movable pressure. Affecting all systems of the body either directly or indirectly, the benefits of massage are immeasurable and have had a positive impact on conditions such as chronic inflammation, allergies, anxiety, arthritis, asthma, insomnia, carpal tunnel syndrome, acute strains and sprains and digestive disorders. Massage therapy promotes quick healing and improves posture while helping to change the tension lines along the body. While there is often a physical disconnect to our bodies, massage, most of all brings a great awareness of the mind-body connection.

Acute Injury Management & Treatment

We are currently referring to Southland Sports Medicine Clinic for any patients that worked with our former sport medicine physician, Dr. Taub within the last year. Otherwise, we are referring patients to other local sports medicine physicians that specialize in diagnosing and treating bone, muscle and joint complaints in patients. Following a thorough physical examination, assessment and if necessary diagnostic imaging such as x-rays, ultrasound or an MRI, they will be able to interpret imaging results, diagnose a musculoskeletal impairment or injury, and recommend an appropriate treatment plan. The treatment plan may involve a referral to a specialist such as an orthopedic surgeon or to a rehabilitative service such as physiotherapy or massage therapy. The temporary use of a brace or orthopedic device may be included.