Physical Therapy is the primary health care profession that promotes wellness, mobility, and independent function.
Physical Therapists have advanced understanding of how the body moves, what keeps it from moving well, and how to restore mobility.
Physical Therapists manage and prevent many physical problems caused by illness, disease, sport and work related injury, ageing, and long periods of inactivity.
Physical Therapists are skilled in the assessment and hands-on treatment of a broad range of conditions that affect the musculoskeletal, circulatory, respiratory, and nervous systems.
Physical Therapy and Physiotherapy are synonymous.
If it's Physical, it's Therapy! - U of A student T-shirt from the 70's
Acadia seeks to bring a balanced blend of science, art and compassion to each client interaction.
Our practice has been described as "evolutionary", "integrative" and "really, really different from any of the other places I've been".
A quest for life-long practical learning drives us to combine the best orthodox physical therapy modalities with effective alternative techniques for gentle effective pain relief and restoration of function so you get back to your life as fully and as quickly as possible.
No, Physical Therapists are primary health care professionals (just like doctors and dentists) meaning you can go directly to a Physical Therapist so you do not need a referral to see a PT. Some insurance companies may require a doctor's referral before they will reimburse treatment costs though.