Physiotherapy

At your initial assessment, you may be asked to perform basic movements, such as sitting down, standing up, walking, lifting, stretching, or other motions. Once our physiotherapists have a clear idea of what your needs are, they will begin creating a customized treatment plan to help relieve your pain and achieve your goals. Everyone has different needs based on the conditions of their bodies and what kind of pain they’re experiencing. There is no cookie-cutter approach to being healthy, as one treatment plan may not work the same for one person as it would for another. Our physiotherapists will work closely with you to evaluate your mobility, balance, range of motion, and severity of pain. Your physical goals will also be taken into account when creating your treatment plan, as well as any health risks that may be holding you back.

A physiotherapist is a movement specialist, educated in analyzing mobility issues with walking, running, jumping, bending, stretching, and almost every other form of physical activity. The purpose of physiotherapy remains the same, no matter what you are seeking its services for. Perhaps you are still suffering from the lingering pain of an injury. Perhaps you are recovering from surgery and trying to get your range of motion back. Perhaps your joints simply aren’t what they used to be, and you are looking for relief. Whatever the case may be, physiotherapists are dedicated to relieving your pain and getting you back to your peak level of physical health. Through in-office sessions and at-home exercises, patients strengthen their muscles and joints, improve their balance, build endurance, and experience pain relief, all without the unwanted harmful risks of drugs or surgery.

In short: yes, and no. The pain-free active lifestyle you want is not always easy to obtain, especially if you are someone living with chronic pain or an illness that restricts your mobility. If the very idea of going out and exercising with your aches and pains leaves you feeling uncomfortable, know that you’re not alone. However, there is, fortunately, a simpler solution to gaining the active lifestyle you desire. Physical activity is the hardest aspect to get in the habit of doing, especially if you are being held back by chronic pain. Some people try to mask their symptoms with anti-inflammatory or pain-relieving medications, while others, unfortunately, give up on the idea of being active altogether. With the help of a physiotherapist in our Gloucester, ON office, it is possible to reclaim your pain-free, healthy lifestyle, and get back to doing the activities you love. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle takes work, but once you get into the groove of it, it becomes much easier.