What is Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy is a primary health care profession which helps people to restore, maintain and maximize their strength and physical function and improve their overall well-being. They learn how to pinpoint the root cause of an injury and/or the multiple factors involved in movement dysfunction and chronic pain.
When should you see a physiotherapist?
A change in your ability to move and function is a common reason people seek the help of a physiotherapist. These changes may be due to a recent injury, surgery, onset of pain or due to a chronic pain. However, physiotherapists are not only skilled at rehabilitation, they are also skilled at the prevention of injury. So instead of waiting for discomfort to change into a loss of function, you would benefit from the help of a skilled and certified manipulative physiotherapist.
What should you expect when you visit a physiotherapist at South Sherbrook Therapy?
If you were in a car accident or injured in the workplace, your injury might make it difficult to work or perform day-to-day tasks.
Your physiotherapist in Winnipeg can treat you, no matter the nature of your injury. Whether you’re recovering from surgery or a torn muscle, physiotherapy in Winnipeg will help you regain flexibility and motion.
Your session will be unique because it is all about you and your particular needs. In general, here’s what happens:
- We learn about your medical history
- We assess and diagnose your condition
- You receive a treatment plan of care which outlines the problems found in the assessment and the treatment goals to resolve them
- Joint mobilization/manipulation and manual therapy techniques, IMS, and/or electrical modalities in combination with a course of exercises will be used as indicated and acceptable to you
- Prescribed assistive devices, bracing, exercise equipment, or other orthopedic supplies if needed.
Conditions that Require Physiotherapy in Winnipeg
You’ll benefit from physiotherapy in Winnipeg if you have any of the following injuries:
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Groin or abdominal complex strain
- Hip or groin pain
- Ligament sprains and tears
- Overuse injuries
- Muscle strains and tears
- Shin splints
- Shoulder pathologies
- Tennis/golfer’s elbow
Physiotherapy can also help you recover after surgery.
How Physiotherapy Works
Mark and the rest of the physiotherapy team at South Sherbrook Therapy create a recovery plan that may include the following:
- They guide you through basic exercises that strengthen your injured muscles and improve your range of motion.
- They provide electrical stimulation and other treatments to reduce pain.
- They recommend a massage with our massage therapist.
- They teach you exercises you can do at home.
At our clinic in Winnipeg, you’ll benefit from the use of a fully-equipped gym and a variety of treatment products, like orthotics and braces. Your Physiotherapist also keeps track of your progress as you recover from your injury and improve movement.
We provide focused treatment based on research-guided techniques that speed up patient recovery while educating them about their condition to reduce the risk of relapse. At South Sherbrook Therapy, you’ll receive physiotherapy treatment from Mark Malabuyoc. He’ll develop a treatment plan to relieve your pain and restore your mobility. Request an appointment at South Sherbrook Therapy today. You can schedule an appointment with our physiotherapist in Winnipeg Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Initial assessment (1 hr) costs $95, and subsequent visits ( approx. 45 mins) are $83 each.