Simply Align Rehab Physiotherapy & Chiropractic

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy or physical therapy refers to primary-care providers who assess you, order imaging or other tests and provide care and hands-on, drug-free treatment of injuries, diseases, or physical issues using techniques like massage, heart and heat therapy, stretching, and exercises. Physiotherapists have at least 6 years of undergraduate/postgraduate training and work in many areas, that include Cardio-respiratory, Orthopedics, Neurology, Pediatrics, Women’s health, Seniors’ health and Sports. Whether it is seniors, disabled or ill people, physiotherapy can make the difference in an individual’s ability to live an active and healthy lifestyle by restoring a level of physical function that permits independent living. Different machines and equipment as well as series of exercises are used to reduce inflammation and pain, as well as increase range of motion and strength.

Massage Therapy

Touch is the first form of healing. Massage therapy has been proven to help in eliminating muscle pain, spasm, headaches, postural conditions and overall tension. Manipulation of soft tissues will help to relieve stress or restore muscle function after an injury. Combined with exercise and chiropractic, massage will help your body to function with everyday stressors. Today Massage therapy is considered a part of mainstream medical therapy instead of complementary or alternative therapy. Several studies have shown that massage therapy has resulted in significant improvements in patients suffering from a range of medical conditions. The benefits of massage therapy extend beyond relieving stress, tension, and providing relaxation. The techniques applied by a Massage therapist include pressing, rubbing, and manipulation of muscles, tendons, ligaments, and skin. This therapy makes use of hands and fingers and on some occasions, the forearms, elbows, and feet, to bring out the desired results.

Chiropractic

Chiropractic is the largest alternative medicine in the North America, and growing fast. The origins of chiropractic dates back to ancient Greeks. By adjusting spinal bones, proper function can be restored in the spine. This is the basis of chiropractic philosophy. Chiropractic has been shown to be affordable and effective for conditions such as headaches, lower back, and neck pain. Chiropractic treatments can also be applied to other joints of the body. Chiropractors are trained professionals with minimum of seven years of post secondary education.

Acupuncture

As part of ancient Chinese medicine, acupuncture, is one of the fasted growing alternative medicines. At Simply Align Rehab, our doctors are trained in anatomical and traditional acupuncture. With the help of tiny needles, anatomical acupuncture is used across pathways of energy called meridians, to help to reduce pain and increase range of motion. Simply put, acupuncture brings body’s attentions to the injured area for faster healing while releasing natural pain killer hormones to reduce pain.

Foot Orthotics

At Simply Align Rehab our orthotics and shoes are made by Canadian based companies, The Orthotics Group as well as Orthogenic Laboratories. Our GaitScan™ System is a revolutionary diagnostic tool for assessing our patient’s biomechanics. GaitScan™ has an industry high 4096 sensors and scans at an industry high 300Hz (scans per second). These measurements provide a sophisticated explanation of foot mechanics and assists with orthotic and/or shoe solutions. Besides GaitScan at Simply Align Rehab we also use the new 3D scanner from Orthogeniclab. This new scanner that is recognized by all private insurance companies eliminates the need for casting and foaming the feet for orthotics.

Assessments

Our competent team at Simply Align is trained in conducting home, work, ergonomic and functional capacity evaluations by using a digital system. We can also arrange psychological, orthopaedic, neurological and chronic pain assessment as well. Please contact us at 416-438-3230 should you need any of the above assessments.