Physiotherapy
What is Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy is a multifaceted treatment approach to many neuromusculoskeletal ailments in order to relieve pain, improve strength, mobility, and balance. Physiotherapy is also utilized by athletes of all types to help improve their physical performance during and between seasons. Physiotherapists can be found in clinics, hospitals, or even on the sidelines of sporting events. Each registered physiotherapist will typically have a bachelors and masters degree education in topics such as anatomy, physiology, biology, chemistry, physics, microbiology, and psychology.
What should I expect on my first physiotherapy appointment at Pro Motion Calgary?
During your first visit, the physiotherapist will first conduct a subjective examination where they will listen to what brings you into the clinic and ask questions that pertain to your individual experience of your ailment. The next step is always a thorough physical assessment including specific tests to examine joint range of motion, muscle strength, nerve tension, functional movements, and orthopaedic special tests. From this point an assessment is made and your physiotherapist will work with you to develop a treatment plan that will enable you to achieve your physiotherapy goals, and when to return.
Treatment may include but is not limited to:
Manual therapy: joint mobilizations, soft tissue massage, neural glides
Education: post-operative protocols, movement modification, heat/ice use, postural advice, diagnosis-specific questions
Exercise: to increase the body’s capacity to tolerate stress and strain of daily life. The physiotherapist will work with you to develop a program that is at your level and integrated into the past-times/hobbies you already enjoy doing. Home exercise plans are provided electronically (or printed - on request) to ensure that you have a detailed record of all your exercises with clear videos and instructions.
What should I wear or bring to my physiotherapy appointment?
Comfortable clothing that will allow your physiotherapist to examine the part of your body that brings you into the clinic.
If you have not completed your intake form online before the appointment date (please do!) then please bring with you a list of current medications, policy numbers, claim numbers, claims adjustor names, dates of injury/accident, surgical reports, or other important details in order to help us help you.
Is physiotherapy covered by third-party insurers?
Physiotherapy, whether in-clinic or via teleconferencing is covered and direct billable by most major insurance providers.
Do you see patients with WCB and Motor Vehicle Claims?
Yes, we absolutely do. What we ask is that patients have the following details ready to provide to us before their first appointment: Claim number, adjustor name/phone number, Lawyer Name/Practice Name (if relevant), and the date of the injury.
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