Rehab & Recovery · Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy in Burlington
Recovery from injury, management of chronic pain and improvement of physical function, through a treatment plan developed by Registered Physiotherapists. Treatment may include manual therapy, Active Release Techniques, exercise programming, laser and ultrasound therapy, acupuncture and vestibular therapy.
About Physiotherapy
Assessment, treatment and prevention
Our therapists work closely with each patient to develop a plan combining manual therapy, Active Release Techniques, prescribed exercise, laser and ultrasound therapy, acupuncture and vestibular therapy. The objective is to restore strength, mobility and function, and to provide the preventative guidance needed to maintain it.
What is physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy assesses how you move, finds what is limiting it, and treats it. Our physiotherapists are university-trained and registered, and treat recent muscle and joint injuries, aches that build up from posture or work, and long-standing conditions.
Who is physiotherapy for?
Patients seeking injury prevention for work or sport, post-surgical recovery, acute injury management, or relief from a chronic condition. As specialists in physical rehabilitation, physiotherapists work to improve mobility, reduce muscle and joint pain, and lower the risk of further injury.
What to expect
Your therapist will discuss your lifestyle, your injury and your rehabilitation goals, then develop a recovery plan combining in-clinic manual therapy with prescribed exercise at home. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing so that your therapist can access the affected area and you can move freely.
How long recovery usually takes
Most injuries settle over a series of visits rather than one. The body works as a whole, so if a movement pattern or a weak link is part of the problem, that has to be addressed for the improvement to hold. Your therapist will tell you at the first visit roughly how many sessions to expect.
Our Treatments
Treatments we use
Injury-specific exercise programs
Introducing load gradually to strained muscles supports recovery. Your therapist will develop a tailored program to build strength and mobility at the site of injury.
Manipulation and mobilization
Hands-on techniques guide you through passive movement to increase range of motion and reduce tension in the affected area.
Laser therapy
Low-level laser is applied over the injured tissue to reduce pain and inflammation and support healing at a cellular level. It is painless, takes only a few minutes, and is generally used alongside manual therapy and exercise rather than on its own. Laser is available at both of our clinics and is used by our physiotherapists and Registered Chiropodists.
Therapeutic ultrasound
Ultrasound delivers sound waves into deeper soft tissue to ease pain and muscle spasm and improve tissue extensibility before hands-on work or exercise. It is frequently used for tendon, ligament and muscle injuries, and like laser it is available in both clinics.
Active Release Techniques (ART)
A hands-on soft tissue method that combines precise pressure with active movement of the affected muscle or nerve, used to release adhesions and scar tissue that restrict movement and refer pain. ART is applied mainly by our physiotherapists, and suits repetitive strain, tendon pain, nerve entrapment and long-standing tightness that has not responded to stretching alone.
Electrotherapy (TENS and muscle stimulation)
Low-level electrical current is applied through pads on the skin to settle pain or to help a muscle switch back on after injury or surgery. Sessions are short and painless, and it is used to make hands-on treatment and exercise easier rather than as a treatment on its own.
Acupuncture
Fine needles stimulate sensory nerves beneath the skin and within the muscle, prompting the release of pain-relieving endorphins and supporting natural healing. Available as part of your physiotherapy plan.
Vestibular therapy
For concerns relating to balance and dizziness. Treatment includes targeted exercises, gaze stabilization exercises and education to improve vestibular function, reduce vertigo and restore stability during daily activities.
Non-surgical spinal decompression
A motorised traction technique that gently stretches the spine to reduce pressure on the discs, used for back and neck pain, sciatica, bulging or herniated discs and degenerative disc disease.
Treatable conditions
Conditions we treat with physiotherapy
If your concern is on this list, physiotherapy is usually the right place to start.
- Sports injuries
- Workplace accidents (WSIB claims)
- Motor vehicle accidents and whiplash
- Pre-pregnancy and postpartum care
- Balance and fall prevention
- Headaches
Also including
Physiotherapy also supports recovery and physical function in chronic and post-surgical conditions.
- Chronic conditions affecting movement (cancer, stroke, MS, Parkinson's, osteoporosis)
- Joint, shoulder, back and neck pain
- Pre-operative and post-operative rehabilitation
- Reduced joint mobility and muscle strength
- General fitness, posture and strength goals
Shockwave Therapy
Focused pressure waves delivered by trained physiotherapists to support healing in persistent tendon and soft tissue pain, including plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy and tennis elbow. Treatment is non-invasive, takes 15 to 30 minutes, and most patients require three to five sessions.
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Your physiotherapists
Our Registered Physiotherapists at 3305 Harvester Road. You can book with whichever of them you prefer.
Recovery, timelines and your first visit
Conditions treated with this service
- Achilles Tendonitis
- Back, Knee & Ankle Pain
- Foot & Ankle Sprains
- Back Pain
- Neck Pain
- Sciatica & Radiating Leg Pain
- Neck-Related Headaches
- TMJ & Jaw Pain
- Whiplash & MVA Injuries
- Shoulder Pain & Rotator Cuff
- Frozen Shoulder
- Tennis & Golfer's Elbow
- Wrist & Hand Pain
- Hip Pain
- Knee Pain
- Knee Ligament & Meniscus Injuries
- Ankle Pain & Sprains
- Sports Injuries
- Tendonitis & Tendinopathy
- Arthritis & Joint Pain
- Persistent Musculoskeletal Pain
- Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
- Workplace & Repetitive Strain
- Dizziness & Vestibular Rehab
- Concussion Rehabilitation
- Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
- Pregnancy & Postpartum Physio
- Neurological Rehabilitation
- Balance & Fall Prevention
Other Rehab & Recovery services
Pain originating at the feet
If your assessment shows that gait or foot mechanics are feeding into your knee, hip or back pain, our Registered Chiropodists work in the same building. Orthotics or foot treatment can be added to your plan without being sent elsewhere.
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Book a physiotherapy assessment
Most new patients prefer to call. Reception can advise which practitioner is best suited to your concern and arrange a suitable time. Online booking is also available if you would prefer to book directly.
3305 Harvester Road, Burlington, Ontario L7N 3N2