Physiotherapy

HOW IS ACT PHYSIOTHERAPY AND HEALTH SERVICE’S APPROACH UNIQUE?

At ACT Physiotherapy and Heath Services, our physiotherapists begin with an initial assessment which involves taking your complete history and doing a physical examination. After the examination and evaluation process is completed, your diagnosis is established and the physiotherapist will create a customized treatment plan. Every patient has a unique condition, and we design a personalized treatment plan to address the issue, eliminate symptoms, and prevent recurrence.

Our treatment plan includes one on one hands-on treatment by our registered physiotherapist. Treatment may involve advanced techniques and therapeutic modalities like shockwave therapy, laser therapy, decompression, ultrasound, and a specific exercise program. Your progress will be continuously evaluated and changes will be made to achieve the best results.

WHAT IS SHOCKWAVE THERAPY?

Shockwave therapy is one of the advanced treatment methods that we offer to our clients at ACT Physiotherapy and Health Services. Radial shockwave stimulates the healing process by increasing the blood flow to affected areas, which accelerates healing and often results in quicker relief from pain. It also helps heal chronic inflammation, stimulates collagen, which connects and supports tissue, and also breaks up calcium deposits.

WHAT IS LASER THERAPY?

Laser therapy is non-invasive, painless, and safe for treating various types of chronic pain and acute injuries. It is especially helpful in the treatment of muscle and joint pain, arthritis, as well as chronic neck and back pain.

In laser therapy, photons enter the tissue and interact with the cytochrome complex that is within the mitochondria. This interaction triggers an increase in cellular metabolism and a decrease in both pain and inflammation. Oxygen supply increases in the treated area which in turn increases blood flow and circulation into the affected areas.

The most significant benefit of laser therapy is that it works to stimulate the natural process that occurs inside the cells, which eliminates pain and produces better recovery times. Laser light that has differing duration and wavelengths penetrates the soft tissue in order to directly deliver energy to the injured tissue cells. This is a very beneficial effect for injured bone, cartilage, nerves, tendons, ligaments, muscle, and skin.

WHAT IS DECOMPRESSION THERAPY?

Spinal decompression therapy, also known as non-surgical spinal decompression, is a practice that utilizes spinal decompression tables to relieve pain by creating a scenario in which bulging or herniated disc tissue is able to move back into place and heal, alleviating the pain this condition causes.

Nonsurgical spinal decompression is a type of motorized traction that may help relieve back pain and neck pain. Spinal decompression works by gently stretching the spine. That changes the force and position of the spine. This change takes the pressure off the spinal disks, which are gel-like cushions between the bones in your spine, by creating negative pressure in the disc. As a result, bulging or herniated disks may retract, taking pressure off nerves and other structures in your spine. This, in turn, helps promote the movement of water, oxygen, and nutrient-rich fluids into the disks so they can heal.

Practitioners have used nonsurgical spinal decompression in an attempt to treat:

• Back or neck pain or sciatica, which is pain, weakness, or tingling that extends down the leg or hand
• Bulging or herniated disks or degenerative disk disease
• Worn spinal joints (called posterior facet syndrome, spinal stenosis)
• Injured or diseased spinal nerve roots.

WHY SHOULD YOU SEE A PHYSIOTHERAPIST?

Our experienced physiotherapists are dedicated to identifying the root cause of your condition, using the most effective treatments, and equipping you with the tools to prevent recurrence. At ACT Physiotherapy and Health Services, our physiotherapists always provide individualized, one-on-one care to ensure the best possible outcomes.

WHAT CONDITIONS DO PHYSIOTHERAPISTS TREAT?

• Migraines
• Concussions
• Vertigo/BPPV
• Dizziness
• Facial Palsy
• Tinnitus
• TMJ Dysfunction (jaw pain)
• Trigeminal neuralgia
• Neck pain/Disc herniations
• Torticollis
• Whiplash
• Shoulder tendonitis
• Shoulder bursitis
• Rotator cuff tear/Post-op
• Shoulder dislocation/fracture
• Tennis elbow
• Golfer’s elbow
• Elbow fracture
• Wrist pain
• Carpal tunnel
• De Quervain tenosynovitis
• Kyphosis/Scoliosis/Ankylosing spondylitis
• Spondylosis/Spondylolisthesis
• Coccydynia
• SI joint dysfunctions
• Pelvic Floor Dysfunctions: Incontinence, Pelvic girdle pain, Vaginismus, Dyspareunia, Endometriosis
• Mastectomy post-operative care
• Pre and post-natal pelvic floor physiotherapy
• Diastasis recti
• Low back pain
• Hip Arthritis/Hip Impingement/Hip Dislocation
• Hip Replacement
• Hamstring, Quadricep and Calf Strain
• Knee – ACL, meniscus, ligament, sprain or repair, post-op knee replacement
• Shin Splints
• Achilles tendonitis/tendinopathy
• Ankle injury – sprains
• Plantar fasciitis
• Heel spurs/calcanea spurs
• Hallux valgus
• Morton’s neuroma
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Stroke rehabilitation
• Multiple sclerosis (MS)
• Motor neuron disease (including ALS)
• Cerebellar ataxia
• Sports injuries
• Motor Vehicle accident injuries
• Workplace injuries
• Chronic Pain Syndrome
• Joint Dislocation
• Bursitis
• Patello-Femoral Pain Syndrome
• Repetitive Strain
• Strains and sprains of ligaments and muscles
• Arthritis including degenerative disc disease and osteoarthritis

IS PHYSIOTHERAPY PAINFUL? 

Many people mistakenly believe that physiotherapy is painful. In reality, physiotherapy itself does not hurt; however, some stretches and exercises may cause slight discomfort initially, as the body adjusts to new movements. As you progress, this discomfort typically decreases. The goal of physiotherapy is to relieve pain, not cause it. Our physiotherapists are highly trained to work within your tolerance level and ensure your comfort throughout treatment.

DOES ACT PHYSIOTHERAPY AND HEALTH SERVICES OFFER DIRECT BILLING? 

At ACT Physiotherapy and Health Services, we offer direct billing to all major insurance companies, as long as your plan allows it. Some restrictions may apply. 

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!

To book an appointment, or if you have any questions about physiotherapy, call us at 905-636-6665 or