Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy / Physical Therapy is a primary health care profession that treats a variety of musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardio-respiratory conditions. At Acadia Physiotherapy and health centre, we assess and treat a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions.

Physiotherapists use a combination of hands-on treatment, electrotherapeutic modalities, and therapeutic exercises to improve your mobility, function, and well being.

Manual Therapy

Manual therapy involves using a ‘hands on’ approach to the diagnosis and treatment of joints, muscles, and nerves in your spine and extremities. Depending on the therapeutic objective, this could involve either a gentle, slow movement (mobilization), or a quick thrust (manipulation) of the affected part. The Physiotherapists at Acadia have specialized training in manual therapy and are certified to perform spinal manipulations.

Electro Therapy

Electro Therapy involves the use of devices that produce electrical and mechanical effects. They provide a wide range of therapeutic benefits. These include pain management, tissue healing, improvement of strength and motor control, reduction of inflammation, and delivery of pharmacological agents through the skin.

The electrotherapeutic modalities commonly used include, but are not limited to: Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), Interferential Current (IFC), Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES), Therapeutic Ultrasound (US), and Traction.

Exercise Therapy

 Exercise programs designed by your physiotherapist are aimed at restoring movement, strength, posture, balance, and function. Your program could be a combination of stretching and balancing exercises with swiss balls and wobble boards, and strengthening with weights and resistive devices. Cardiovascular and general conditioning exercises are usually incorporated into your regimen to impact your overall wellbeing.

Additional Links:

Canadian Physiotherapy Association

College of Physiotherapists of Alberta

Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy