How Physiotherapy Can Help Your Recovery
Physiotherapy (PT) at Momentum Health is a specialized healthcare discipline dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and management of movement disorders and physical impairments. Our physiotherapists in Creekside, Deerfoot, Mahogany, Ogden, Seton, Westbrook, West Springs, Evidence North, Evidence South and National Spine & Wellness use evidence-based techniques, including manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, dry needling, and modalities like ultrasound and electrical stimulation, to address a wide range of conditions such as musculoskeletal injuries, neurological disorders, sports injuries, chronic pain, and post-surgical rehabilitations, utilizing cutting-edge strategies that have been proven effective through research.
Common Conditions Physiotherapist Treat
At Momentum Health, we recognize the distinct challenges our patients face caused by a variety of conditions and disorders. Our dedicated team of physiotherapists specializes in addressing a wide array of common conditions that affect mobility and quality of life. With a focus on achieving measurable outcomes, we are committed to guiding you toward optimal recovery through evidence-based treatment plans and individualized care.
Our physical therapists treat a variety of conditions, the most common of which include:
- Musculoskeletal Disorders: Encompassing conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and back pain, these disorders impact the bones, muscles, and connective tissues. Symptoms often involve pain, stiffness, and restricted mobility.
- Neurological Disorders: Stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis are among the most common neurological disorders that have many musculoskeletal components that can be treated by a physiotherapist. Patients often struggle with muscle weakness, coordination problems, and balance issues.
- Orthopedic Injuries: From sports injuries to post-surgical recovery, we treat various orthopedic conditions, including ligament sprains, muscle strains, tendinopathies and fractures. These conditions typically present with swelling, pain, and decreased range of motion.
- Chronic Pain Conditions: Conditions like fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome can cause persistent pain, fatigue, and difficulty with daily tasks. These conditions are often complex so having experienced clinicians is important for recovery.
Any one or combination of these conditions can severely impact daily activities and make achieving personal and professional goals seem out of reach. But it’s important to remember that there’s always a path to improvement.
At Momentum Health, we believe in the power of individualized, patient-centric care. Leveraging the latest research and evidence-based practices, our physiotherapists design personalized treatment plans to help patients reclaim their lives. Our mission is to treat symptoms and empower each patient to regain their strength, confidence, and sense of self.
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What to expect at your physiotherapy sessions
At Momentum Health, we begin each treatment program with a detailed evaluation of your medical history, existing condition, and prior treatments to understand how it has affected your life. Next, we use a variety of physical tests to narrow down a diagnosis. This can include investigations of your range of motion, strength, and nerve functioning for essential insights into your overall physical capabilities and limitations to form the cornerstone of your personalized treatment plan.
Our therapists may also conduct comprehensive balance, coordination, and functional movement screens to identify any abnormalities that might be contributing to your discomfort or limiting your activities. These tests provide us with a view of your physical performance, further enabling us to customize your treatment regimen.
Our commitment to research-backed methods ensures you receive the most effective, results-oriented care possible. Some of the common treatments we may use include the following:
- Manual Therapy: Hands-on techniques such as joint mobilizations and manipulations to reduce joint stiffness, alleviate muscle tension and improve range of motion.
- Dry Needling/IMS is a technique that utilizes an acupuncture needle to reduce muscle tone. Dry needling can help a physiotherapist give neurologic input to your brain that combined with specific exercises can help improve muscle functioning, reduce pain, and speed up your recovery.
- Exercise Prescription: Exercises may focus on improving range of motion, strengthening muscles, improving balance and coordination, or enhancing endurance. These may include stretching exercises, resistance training, postural exercises, and balance activities.
- Gait Training and Mobility Aids: For patients who struggle with walking or mobility, physiotherapists provide training to improve gait mechanics and may recommend mobility aids like crutches, canes, walkers, or wheelchairs.
- Neuromuscular Re-education: This treatment approach is designed to restore normal body movement patterns. It involves techniques that retrain the nervous system to control and coordinate muscle activity effectively.
- Electrotherapy: Physiotherapists can use electrical modalities for pain relief, to stimulate muscle function, and accelerate your acute phase of healing. Techniques include transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), interferential current (IFC), therapeutic ultrasound and low-level level laser therapy (LLLT). None of these techniques on their own are the answer, but they can be useful tools when combined with guided exercise in a comprehensive plan of care.
- Patient Education: A crucial component of physiotherapy, patient education involves teaching you about your conditions, the healing process, and how to prevent future injuries and promotes long-term health.
Physiotherapy doesn’t just alleviate symptoms—it also improves overall function. Physiotherapy can pave the way to a healthier, more active lifestyle, whether you’re looking to return to your favourite sport, perform daily activities without pain, or improve your general fitness.
Contact us today to schedule your initial evaluation with one of our physiotherapists!
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