Physiotherapy Overview
Physiotherapy is a drug-free treatment approach for movement disorders and muskuloskeletal pain, as well as other conditions of the heart, lungs and nervous system.
Your first visit begins with a medical history and a physical assessment to determine the cause of your symptoms. We will establish a diagnosis and work with you to set goals and a plan of care.
Treatment may include hands-on techniques, exercise prescription, physical modalities (eg. therapeutic ultrasound) and education.
Manual Therapy
Manual therapy includes any hands on technique that involves joint range of motion, joint manipulation or mobilization, and soft tissue massage, frictioning or myofascial release.
Exercise Therapy
Every physiotherapy treatment plan will include an exercise prescription, incorporating a combination of range of motion, stretching, strengthening, proprioception, and general conditioning exercises.
Spinal Decompression Therapy
Spinal decompression therapy is a non-surgical, comfortable traction therapy for the relief of back and leg pain or neck and arm pain.
Sports Physiotherapy
Sports injuries can result from trauma or overuse of muscles and joints. We can help you get to the source of your problem and get you back in the game quickly and safely.
Shock Wave Therapy
Shock Wave Therapy uses short, intense energy waves to break down scar tissue, promote circulation and stimulate healing. It can be used to treat a variety of conditions including chronic tendon and soft tissue injuries.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a therapeutic method of encouraging natural healing in the body by the insertion of fine needles into specific acupuncture points.
Women’s Pelvic Health
Women’s pelvic floor physiotherapy is a specialized physiotherapy approach using internal examination techniques to teach proper exercises for women experiencing incontinence, pelvic pain, painful intercourse, or any pelvic floor dysfunction.
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Vestibular rehabilitation is a specialized approach to treating disorders of the vestibular system including dizziness, vertigo, tinnitus and balance impairments.
Concussion Management
Physiotherapy treatment following a concussion can help with symptoms like neck pain and headache, visual and vestibular symptoms. Early intervention and education can put you on the road to recovery quickly
Hip and Knee Bundled Care
Family Physiotherapy Centre of London offers rehabilitation services following a Hip or Knee joint replacement. In the province of Ontario, funding is provided by the hospital that performed the operation, under the Bundled Care Program. Call the clinic for more details or to book an appointment.
Paediatrics
Infants, toddlers and children with orthopaedic, congenital or develpmental issues may benefit from specialized physiotherapy treatment. Children 19 and under may also be eligible for Publicly Funded Physiotherapy from the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. Call the clinic for more information or to book an appointment.
AlterG
The AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill is a unique way to improve mobility while reducing body weight by up to 80%. Walking that is impaired or painful may be improved with use of the AlterG. It is offered as a part of a comprehensive physiotherapy treatment plan or on its own.