Pediatric Physiotherapist’s Role
Kids Just Wanna Have Fun Children with congenital conditions don’t compare themselves to their neurotypical peers, they just want to play as a group. Children with orthopaedic concerns don’t see their seating or mobility devices as a hindrance, they see them as a means to access the school library, or sit at their desk to write a test. Children with acquired conditions don’t perceive any losses or that they’re missing out, they simply adapt themselves to keep working towards their goal of becoming a superhero, breaking a world record, competing in the Olympics, or being the best older brother or [...]
Do I Need a Doctor’s Note for Physiotherapy?
In our very last Ask Me Anything series, we ask the question: Do I Need a Doctor's Note for Physiotherapy? No, you do not need a doctor’s note to see a physiotherapist. A doctor’s referral is not required to see any health professional that is regulated by legislation that governs their professional college, like our therapists who are certified by the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. These regulatory colleges serve to protect the public, making sure healthcare professionals are safe, ethical, and competent. Many clients believe that they require a doctor’s note to receive appropriate treatment from a registered [...]
How Many Physiotherapy Sessions Will I Need?
In order to answer one of our most asked questions, we first need to delve into another popular question. So, this week, we are turning our AMA into a two-parter that helps answer what happens in a physiotherapy session and how many physiotherapy sessions will you need. WHAT HAPPENS IN A PHYSIOTHERAPY SESSION? If you are considering physiotherapy for an injury or have already been referred by a doctor or other healthcare professional and wondering what to expect from your treatment sessions, let us walk you through our standard approach. Initial Assessment Each physiotherapist’s initial assessment approach will differ slightly [...]
Can I recover from a degenerated back?
In week 3 of our Ask Me Anything series, we look at another one of your most asked questions. Can I Recover from a Degenerated Back? My MRI Results Look Hopeless Diagnostic imaging techniques, such as X-ray, ultrasound, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and Computerize Tomography (CT) scans, have become a staple in providing the clinician and client with a clearer clinical picture of their respective issue. While imaging does play a big factor in our clinical health, its weight in importance must be calibrated accordingly; especially for issues relating to physiotherapy, pain, and movement dysfunction. Too many of our clients [...]
Difference between chiropractor and physiotherapist and RMT
This week, we tackle another one of your most asked questions in our series called Ask Me Anything. What is the Difference Between a Physiotherapist & Massage Therapist? One of the most frequently asked questions by all of our clients is how physiotherapy differs from chiropractic care and massage therapy; and it is a good one. Receiving treatment in a multi-disciplinary health clinic, like Propel Physiotherapy, our clients may definitely see some areas of overlap and some areas of exclusivity within these professions. We will shed some light on these areas in an effort to answer this FAQ. Let’s start [...]
When to Use Ice Versus Heat for My Condition
Our staff are taking the time to answer four of the most asked questions by our clients in a series called Ask Me Anything. When Do I Use Ice Versus Heat for My Condition? Figuring out when to use ice versus heat for a particular condition seems like it should be such a simple question to answer, but it’s not. So, let’s take some time to walk through the conditions that may call for each. Ice (cryotherapy) is for conditions that are acute, demonstrating signs of inflammation, and painful. Cold makes our blood vessels constrict; decreasing blood flow to the [...]