Physiotherapy

What is Physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy, or physical therapy, is a holistic approach to treating disease, illness, or injury through manual therapy such as massage, exercise, and heat treatment. The professionals who provide physiotherapy treatment are known as physiotherapists and aim to promote optimal mobility, improving functional independence and physical performance.

Physiotherapy can be helpful for people of all ages with a wide array of health conditions. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Issues affecting the bones, joints, and soft tissue, such as back and neck pain or sports injuries.

• Movement problems resulting from stroke, multiple sclerosis, or Parkinson's disease.

• Rehabilitation after a heart attack and post-stroke rehab.

• Issues with breathing, such as COPD or cystic fibrosis.

• Issues with pelvic health, such as pelvic pain.

• And much more.

What to Expect with Physiotherapy Treatment

To begin treatment, a consultation with one of our physiotherapists is required. During this time, they will examine you and discuss your symptoms and daily activities. Our physiotherapists take a highly individualized approach to treatment, as no two bodies are the same. Because of this, we will create a unique treatment plan for you. The goal of physiotherapy is to improve or restore your strength, flexibility, endurance, and/or balance.

Depending on your individual concerns, your physiotherapy treatment may include manual therapy, education, and different techniques such as heat, cold, water, ultrasound, or electrical stimulation to promote healing. Treatment also typically involves exercise, which may include core exercises, stretching, walking, and/or weightlifting.

Physiotherapy Education

An important aspect of physiotherapy is patient education. Our physiotherapists take the time to educate you in a variety of areas to ensure that your treatment is successful. This may include providing information on how to perform at-home exercises to help with your condition, protecting your joints and muscles from re-injury, performing daily tasks safely, using assistive devices such as wheelchairs, and more.

Schedule a Consultation

As a leading physiotherapy clinic in British Columbia, Qi Integrated Health is dedicated to providing personalized care to help improve your physical health. Move like you again. Ease pain and restore movement and function with physiotherapy in Vancouver. Contact us today to schedule your consultation.

Physiotherapy FAQs

What is the difference between physiotherapists and physical therapists?

Physiotherapists and physical therapists are both healthcare professionals who use physical methods of therapy to improve the physical function of the body. The term "physiotherapy" is used in many parts of the world, including Canada, Europe, and Australia, while the term "physical therapy" is typically used in the United States.

Can physiotherapy help with chronic pain?

Yes, in many cases, physiotherapy can help to ease chronic pain. Through customized treatment, our team of physiotherapists can address the root causes of your pain instead of just treating the symptoms.

Is there such a thing as specialized physiotherapy treatments?

Yes, some physiotherapists are specifically trained in different forms of treatment, including:

• Vestibular Rehab: Focuses on helping the inner ear respond to changes in your body's positioning.

• Wound Care: Focuses on treating severe wounds or those that do not heal well.

• Pelvic Health: Exercises can help with urinary incontinence and pelvic pain.

• Oncology: Aids in movement issues caused by cancer or cancer treatment.

• Lymphatic Drainage: A special type of massage that helps to reduce swelling.