Initial Assessment

I offer a comprehensive land and water based assessment, including postural, movement and gait analysis. Your information from my interview and assessment will help me determine your strengths and limitations, what your lifestyle is like and how you function in your daily life. I help you set your goals for increased function and ability and lifestyle changes.

Physiotherapy

Based on the goals you have set for yourself, I will provide you with a physical therapy program that will help you achieve these goals. The frequency and duration of therapy depends on each individual.

I will provide you with an exercise program that you can do at home or in a gym. I will explain all you need to know about your body, your posture and the way you move. I provide you with insight and purpose for each exercise so you can become your own bio-mechanical expert and prevent injuries in the future.

Sessions are 30 minutes or 60 minutes. Programs range from 4-12 weeks, one or two sessions per week.

Maintenance programs range from one session a week to one session per month.

Aqua Physiotherapy

Programs in the water range from 6 – 8 weeks, with one or two sessions weekly. The duration of a session is 30 or 60 minutes. I will provide you with a water-based exercise program that you can work on independently. The sessions will be used to adjust and increase your exercises, or to provide you with hands on therapy.

Pool memberships are available as well, giving you access to classes such as Ai Chi (water Tai Chi) and Woga (water Yoga). You will have daily access to the pool and it includes use of the Infrared sauna.

Conditions that benefit from Aqua Physiotherapy:

• Acute and chronic back pain
• Post fracture and sub acute sports injuries
• Joint replacements
• Osteoarthritis
• Increased risk of falling / balance problems
• Decreased mobility / difficulties with walking
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Fibromyalgia
• Strokes, MS, head injuries, spinal cord injuries
• Chronic pain syndromes

Benefits of the water:

• Increased range of motion
• Increased flexibility
• Improved balance, proprioception and coordination
• Increased muscle strength, endurance and tone
• Improved body awareness and posture
• Increased circulation

Additional benefits of the warm water:

• Muscle relaxation
• Improved flexibility
• Improved circulation
• Decreased pain

Home visits

For some people traveling to and from the location of therapy is just too much or very difficult.

I can come to your home if your mobility is limited. For some seniors going out is an effort. Decreased mobility, fear of falling, lack of transportation or any other reason does not have to prevent you from receiving physiotherapy.

Who benefits from home physiotherapy?

• Seniors with balance issues or difficulties with walking
• Stroke, MS, Parkinson’s, Spinal Cord Injuries
• Post surgery rehabilitation (hip and knee replacements, hip fractures)

What are the benefits of home physiotherapy?

• Increased range of motion through passive or active range of motion exercises
• Increased strength
• Improved balance and posture
• Improve mobility
• Fall prevention
• Increased confidence