PHYSIOTHERAPY

ABOUT PHYSIOTHERAPY

We are movement specialists. We are the experts on how your body moves and what stops it from moving. Physiotherapists are university-educated professionals and recognized members of your health care team.

We at Fifth Ave Physiotherapy excel in the treatment of orthopedic conditions including back pain/injury, whiplash, TMJ dysfunction, muscle strains, ligament sprains, osteoarthritis, women’s pelvic floor health, chronic pain, chronic pain and vertigo.

We are an experienced group of physiotherapists whose mission is to provide outstanding Therapeutic services to help you understand your pain and how you move to get you back to doing the things that you love.

We:

Assess, diagnose and treat orthopedic conditions
Provide a clear understanding of your condition
Teach you how to restore movement, reduce pain and manage symptoms
Develop clear structured treatment plans and strategies
Collaborate and coach you to your goals and to avoid future injury

Our Physiotherapy team is committed to improve each client’s movement and quality of life through education, goal setting and evidence-based treatments and strategies.

PHYSIOTHERAPY TREATMENTS AT FIFTH AVE PHYSIOTHERAPY

Goal setting and strategies and many evidence-based treatment options that can include:

Manual and Manipulative Therapies
‍Soft Tissue Release and Mobilization Techniques
‍Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS), Functional Dry Needling
‍Acupuncture
‍Bracing, Supportive and Proprioceptive Taping
Functional Movement Screening
Shockwave Therapy
‍Electro-therapeutic Modalities
‍‍Therapeutic Exercise Prescription

FAQ

HOW CAN PHYSIOTHERAPY HELP ME?

We can improve your quality of life by getting you moving and back to the things that you love to do.

Prescribe progressive exercises to get you stronger, fitter and more mobile
Ensure on assessment that there is nothing serious going on that would require medical intervention
Refer you to other health allied professionals if required to meet your goals
Prescribe
Use a variety of treatment options to
Coach – strategies – health life
Preventative – are you at risk?

WHAT CAN I EXPECT AT MY FIRST VISIT?

During your first appointment, your therapist will listen to your story and record a detailed history about your injury, including how it happened, how severe, recovery goals and any medical concerns. Your therapist will then complete a thorough objective assessment of joint, muscle and neurological function. All findings will be shared with you, including prognosis, rehabilitation plan and expected time to recover. Our goal is to ensure that you understand your condition and what it will take to fully recover. Expect your visit to last 45 – 60 minutes.

HOW MANY APPOINTMENTS WILL I NEED?

This varies depending on the scope of the injury. At your initial assessment, your Physiotherapist will assess the condition and will discuss a treatment plan with you. Your progress will depend on a variety of factors that your physiotherapist will communicate throughout the rehabilitation process to ensure you are comfortable with the plan.

IS PHYSIOTHERAPY COVERED BY EXTENDED BENEFITS?

Check with your extended benefits provider to see if you have coverage for physiotherapy. Many plans cover physiotherapy however amounts vary so check with your provider to confirm coverage. We are able to direct bill and electronically submit your claim to most insurance companies for your convenience. Please have all your insurance information with you at your appointment.