Physiotherapists Can Provide Treatment Physiotherapists are licensed health care professionals who work autonomously and collaboratively alongside physicians and health care teams. With a patient-centred approach, physiotherapists use evidence informed knowledge of rehabilitation sciences, anatomy, kinesiology and physiology to assess, treat, and manage pain, injuries, movement dysfunction and chronic conditions. The goal of physiotherapy is to empower, promote independence and improve the quality of life for British Columbians across all ages and abilities.
Physiotherapists (or physical therapists) will work with you to put together a treatment plan, for your condition or injury, so you can get back to enjoying life and the activities you love.
Physiotherapists work with clients of all ages and with a wide range of health conditions. Whether it’s pain management and rehabilitation from an acute injury like a sprained ankle, or management of chronic conditions such as diabetes or heart disease, a physiotherapist can help. A physiotherapist also provides education and treatments aimed at health promotion, and disease and injury prevention.
How do Physiotherapists Make Assessments?
A physiotherapist will assess you using detailed history-taking as well as specific physical tests and measures, such as flexibility or range of motion. He or she will then analyze the assessment findings and use clinical reasoning to establish a diagnosis. Together, you will explore your current abilities and functional needs so the physiotherapist can plan treatments that are consistent with your goals and general health status, and which incorporate approaches and techniques supported by the best evidence available.
What does a treatment look like?
After a detailed intake and thorough assessment, your Physiotherapist will suggest and with your goals in mind implement a treatment plan based on your individual needs. This may include using manual techniques such as: Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS), joint mobilization, joint manipulation, TENS, massage, hot and cold therapies. After your treatment, your Physiotherapist will review recommended home care exercises to help improve your condition in between appointments and answer any questions you may have.
Physiotherapists (or physical therapists) will work with you to put together a treatment plan, for your condition or injury, so you can get back to enjoying life and the activities you love.
Physiotherapists work with clients of all ages and with a wide range of health conditions. Whether it’s pain management and rehabilitation from an acute injury like a sprained ankle, or management of chronic conditions such as diabetes or heart disease, a physiotherapist can help. A physiotherapist also provides education and treatments aimed at health promotion, and disease and injury prevention.
How do Physiotherapists Make Assessments?
A physiotherapist will assess you using detailed history-taking as well as specific physical tests and measures, such as flexibility or range of motion. He or she will then analyze the assessment findings and use clinical reasoning to establish a diagnosis. Together, you will explore your current abilities and functional needs so the physiotherapist can plan treatments that are consistent with your goals and general health status, and which incorporate approaches and techniques supported by the best evidence available.
What does a treatment look like?
After a detailed intake and thorough assessment, your Physiotherapist will suggest and with your goals in mind implement a treatment plan based on your individual needs. This may include using manual techniques such as: Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS), joint mobilization, joint manipulation, TENS, massage, hot and cold therapies. After your treatment, your Physiotherapist will review recommended home care exercises to help improve your condition in between appointments and answer any questions you may have.
