Physiotherapy at Dynamic Physiotherapy and Wellness
If your body isn’t functioning as it should, you’re probably missing out on a lot in life. You may have problems related to your mobility, flexibility or are in pain from a type of injury. Your physiotherapy at our clinic will partner you with our qualified physiotherapist, working together to achieve the best results.
Physiotherapy helps you through physical rehabilitation, injury prevention, and overall health and fitness. The benefits may include
- Assists in rehabilitation
- May help you avoid surgery
- Enhances mobility and strength
- Helps in postural correction and ergonomic guidance
- Improves body balance and coordination
- Makes you independent in daily and functional activities
- Manages age-related issues and chronic illness
- Promotes flexibility and functional endurance
- Assists in recovery from and prevents sport injuries
- Reduces or eliminates pain
Physiotherapists use a variety of techniques to help you recover from an injury or make you feel better. Some examples of these include
- Electrical modalities to ease your pain and discomfort
- Energy conservation techniques for elders and low endurance patients
- Joint mobilization and glides
- Personalized exercises program
- Physiotherapy consultation and advice
- Postural correction and ergonomics guidance
- Soft tissue release and massage and trigger point/myofascial release
- Dry needling to reduce tightness and improve muscle function
Please be sure to wear clothing that will work with the area of your body that is going to be treated. For example, if it’s your lower leg, wearing shorts may be appropriate. Your clothing should be comfortable and non-restrictive. Bring any relevant medical records that you have such as X-rays, ultrasounds, MRIs or CT scans that may assist in diagnosing your condition.
Bring information about your health benefits. We offer direct billing. If you’ve never been here before, we’ll have you fill out some paperwork when you arrive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between physiotherapy and chiropractic care?
Both work with patients to diagnose and treat various musculoskeletal conditions. However, there are key differences between the two professions. Chiropractors focus primarily on the adjustment of the spine and other joints, while physiotherapists take a more holistic approach to care. In addition, physiotherapists frequently engage in rehabilitation after an injury or surgery, while chiropractors often focus on preventative care.
What is the purpose of physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy is a treatment to restore, maintain, and maximize a patient’s mobility, function, and well-being. Here are some benefits of physiotherapy: physical rehabilitation, injury prevention, and health and fitness. Physiotherapists ensure you get involved in your recovery.
What techniques do your physiotherapists use? Do they have any special certifications?
Physiotherapists use various techniques under the scope of physiotherapy practice. Here are some examples:
- Electrical modalities
- Joint mobilization and manipulation
- Soft tissue release/massage
- Intramuscular stimulation (IMS) and dry needling
- Spinal decompression
- Shockwave therapy
- Cupping
- Exercise prescription
- Postural correction
- Energy conservation techniques
- Patient education/consultation
- Telerehabilitation
Typically, there is no special certification required for most standard physiotherapy practices. However, certain techniques require a special course and certifications like joint manipulation and IMS/FDN.
Would you recommend patients participate in both PT and chiropractic simultaneously?
Usually, it is to patients’ benefit to take simultaneous/parallel treatment (physiotherapy, chiropractic, massage therapy, and acupuncture) to achieve maximum function, restore mobility, and get the most out of the recovery. It can vary from patient to patient.
We recommend the patient participates in other practices, considering contraindications and potential risk factors. Other factors need to be considered, like duplication of treatment, time, value, side effects, confidence, beliefs/trust, and over-treatments.
How should a new patient prepare for their PT appointment? Is there additional paperwork involved?
Patients must arrive 10 to 15 minutes before their first appointment (assessment visit) to provide enough and appropriate time to assess and treat their condition thoroughly. Bring respective documents, letters, or reports along with you to support paperwork.
We ask that new/regular patients keep the following in mind:
- Bring or wear appropriate clothing/attire (e.g. sports bra/tank top, etc.) to your physiotherapy appointment.
- Please provide 24 hours’ notice for appointment cancellation/rescheduling.
- Keep your phone in silent mode or switched off to avoid disturbance and promote communication.
- To avoid overcrowding, maintain confidentiality, and provide quality care, we provide one-on-one sessions with each patient.
Who would benefit most from physiotherapy?
Anyone can benefit from the physiotherapy scope of practice, suffering from musculoskeletal, neurological, cardio-pulmonary, and systemic conditions.
Will insurance cover PT visits?
Yes, most insurance companies cover these visits. Each company has a different pay structure, so it is best to check with them before your appointment, so you know what your coverage is.
Here are some common questions to ask your insurance company:
- How much does it cover for physiotherapy?
- How much does it cover per session?
- Is it combined or individual coverage from other practices like massage, acupuncture, and chiropractic?
- What is the benefit year cycle? (e.g. Jan to Dec, July to June, March to Feb, etc.)
Start Your Healing
Contact Dynamic Physiotherapy and Wellness today to book your first appointment for physiotherapy Spruce Grove! Our flexible hours include Saturdays and evening bookings.
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