Physiotherapy is a form of treatment most commonly used to manage pain, enhance mobility and improve overall function. Registered physiotherapists are health professionals that assesses, diagnoses and treats conditions that may be present from birth or acquired. We use hands on manual techniques, therapeutic exercise, heat, cold, light, water, massage, acupuncture and other modalities to enhance and restore the function of multiple body systems.

Physiotherapy is beneficial and recommended for treating a variety of neurological injuries and conditions. We provide the following services in this area:

• Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
• Brain Injury Treatment (ABI & TBI)
• Stroke Recovery Therapy
• Multiple Sclerosis Management
• Treatment for Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) Symptoms
• Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) Treatment
• Transverse Myelitis Treatment
• Brachial Plexus Injury Treatment
• Dystonia Treatment
• Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms
• Peripheral Nerve Injury Treatment
• Post-surgical conditions including: discectomy, decompression and fusion, laminectomy, spinal cancer and tumour resection

Physiotherapy is also beneficial and recommended for acute or chronic injuries or strains. We have extensive experience treating aches, pain, strains caused by everyday life – work, sport, recreation, such as:

• Postural dysfunction
• Headaches, fatigue
• Office work strains, pulls, aches
• Neck pain, whiplash
• Shoulder pain, frozen shoulder, rotator cuff dysfunction, labral tears, rotator cuff tears
• Elbow pain, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow
• Hand and wrist dysfunction
• Carpal tunnel, complex regional pain syndrome
• Low back pain
• Herniated discs, vertebral fractures
• Sciatica, piriformis syndrome
• Total hip replacement, total knee replacement, and total shoulder replacement physiotherapy
• Sports injuries
• Knee pain, ACL repairs, knee dislocations
• Shin splints
• Ankle pain, sprained ankles, high ankle sprain
• Foot pain, arch support, plantar fasciitis, heel spurs

Propel Physiotherapy is one of the leading assessment and rehabilitation centres for people recovering from neurological, complex orthopaedic, and sports-related injuries in Canada.

Our services are tailored to provide quality care for people with catastrophic neurological injuries, as well as complex orthopedic injuries. Injuries of this nature are commonly a result of motor vehicle collisions, workplace accidents, and high velocity/ high impact mechanisms of injury, which require a different approach than common sports or work-related injuries.

We have set ourselves apart by the quality of care our clinicians provide and the unique setting we provide to meet the individual needs of these clients. Our comprehensive client-centered approach allows each clinician to spend valuable and meaningful time with each client.

This is especially important for people who have sustained a brain or spinal cord injury. To accommodate these complexities, we will see some of our clients for an hour to an hour and a half for assessments and treatment sessions; and there is additional preparation time that goes into each appointment.

All of the physiotherapists at Propel Physiotherapy have training in the Bobath Concept or Neuro-Developmental Treatment and have completed post-graduate certifications and course work in the specialty area of neurology. We consider current principles of neurophysiology, motor learning and the capacity of the nervous system to change through neuroplasticity when treating each client.

After a full assessment we develop a customized treatment program to meet each client’s specific goals. We work together with Case Managers, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathology, Social Work, Psychology and a number of other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care in the clinic and community.

Whether you have experienced a life-changing injury and need support to learn skills that will help you to move forward with your life, or you are looking to improve your physical health in order to maximize your potential, the team at Propel Physiotherapy can help.

You do not need a doctor’s note or referral to see a physiotherapist. Physiotherapists are regulated health professionals. Please note that some extended health care plans require a physician’s note to have physiotherapy expenses reimbursed. We do encourage open communication with your doctor(s) and you can let us know at your first visit if you would like them to be included in your correspondence.

Depending on the nature of your injury the assessment could range from 45 minutes to 1.5 hours in length.  This will be discussed prior to your assessment.  The number and length of follow-up visit can also vary and will be discussed once your initial assessment is completed.

At the first appointment your physiotherapist will take a full history and perform various tests and assessments to determine the clinical diagnosis of your injury.  If treatment is required it will also be provided during the first visit.  Once the assessment is completed you and your physiotherapist will create a program that is tailored to your specific needs and goals.  This will be discussed in detail with you during your initial visit.

The number of sessions you will need depends on your diagnosis, the severity or chronicity of your injury, your past medical history, and a variety of other factors. You may only need the treatment and education that you receive during the initial assessment, or you may need months of rehabilitation. Learn what else is involved in your physiotherapist determining how many physiotherapy sessions you will need.

Your physiotherapy visits may be covered under an employment plan that you or a spouse has.  You will be encouraged to check the details of that plan and submit your receipts for reimbursement.

OHIP (government-funded) coverage for physiotherapy services is only available at OHIP-licensed facilities for Ontario residents under the age of 18 or over 65. Propel Physiotherapy is not an OHIP-licensed facility.

We provide treatment for all Motor Vehicle Accident and WSIB cases.

Yes, our therapists regularly see clients in the home and at locations in the community like public pools or parks.  Please note there is a travel fee.

Yes, physiotherapy assessment and treatment can be done virtually.  Our therapists use a secure and private online platform to deliver evidence based virtual care.

Our physiotherapists use a hands-on approach to treating neurological and orthopedic conditions. Our approach to treatment programs is active movement-based. We also use a number of other modalities (shockwave therapy, ultrasound, acupuncture, functional electrical stimulation) as well as treatment techniques such as taping, soft tissue release and exercise to optimize functional recovery.

Some appointments will require you to exercise and move around. Please bring light, loose-fitting clothes that allow you to move comfortably. Remember to bring a water bottle if you have one.

Also bring any relevant medical information you have access to – doctor’s prescriptions, reports, imaging results. If you have extended health benefits it is a good idea to bring your coverage information or booklet.