Physiotherapy

What is physiotherapy?

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 11:44:57 -0400

The purpose of physiotherapy is to maximize the motricity of the body with the use of physical means. Often complementary to medecine, this rehabilitation is necessary at the time of neuro-musculo-skeletal lesions (articular problems, muscular problems, strength, endurance, pain, proprioception, etc). The main goal of the physiotherapist is to bring the patient towards a normal/optimal physical health.

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Physiotherapy, for me?

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 11:44:44 -0400

Physiotherapy is a service accessible for anyone. Here are some conditions ans examples which could profit from physiotherapy:

SPORT INJURIES
a soccer player who feels a sudden pain in the knee while running and changing directions
a sprinter gets into the start position, hears the horn, then takes off and feels a tore in the leg
a swimmer who feels a pinching sensation in the shoulder during the activity

TENDONITIS / BURSITIS
a secretary who develops a pain on the elbow after using a computer mouse for several months
a student who presents a swelling on the tip of the elbow after leaning too much on it

DISC HERNIATION, CHRONIC LOWER BACK PAIN, BACK SPRAIN, SCIATALGY
a man bends over box and pick it up. While doing so, he feels an intense pain on his lower back
a person who presents pain and numbness all along his lower left side and has difficulty to walk

Health and pleasure

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 11:44:43 -0400

Articular and muscular pains are mainly caused by sports wounds or traumatisms. However, anyone can suffer from pain. Those pain often develop following bad postures, bad habits in everyday life or at work. Studies show that 80% of the population will suffer from back problem at least once in their life. Therefore it is important to know what is beneficial for the body and what to avoid. Physiotherapy can help you recover from pain, but mostly, can help you prevent. For more information, consult a physiotherapist.

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Different physiotherapy technics

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 11:36:22 -0400

Many technics are available for the treatment. The choice of a therapy depends on the diagnosis and the treatment plan. Here are some of the means involved in most cases:

manual therapy
taping
ultrasound
electrotherapy
heat/cold
massage
exercises

The consultation rate is $70 for the evaluation (first visit)
and $60 each treatment.

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