What to Expect in Your Appointment
Each appointment is individualized to your needs and is one-on-one with your registered physiotherapist either virtually or in-person in a private treatment room.
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Your physiotherapist will review your intake form before your initial session so that your assessment is focused on your goals.
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If you’re a new client or returning client who hasn't been seen in over 6 months, your first appointment can be a virtual or in person assessment.
One of the many benefits of having your physiotherapy assessment virtually is that we can discuss all of your symptoms and concerns prior to coming into the clinic, from the comfort of your own home or work place.
For virtual assessments or follow up appointments, we use a private, secure online platform specially created for health professionals. All you need is a device with a webcam and access to the internet.
Whether you choose a virtual or in person initial assessment, this appointment can include:
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Discussing your specific pelvic floor, core or orthopaedic symptoms/concerns
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Medical and pelvic health history
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Birth history and/or birth preferences if you're pregnant or postpartum
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Pelvic floor and core education
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Evaluate your posture and movements patterns
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Option for an internal exam (for in person assessments)
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Prescribe, observe and progress exercises specific to your goals
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Provide labour and birth prep including pelvic floor considerations
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Provide postpartum recovery guidance back to your goals including exercise, return to running, strength training, yoga and Pilates
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Put together a personalized plan for your goals
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Below are treatments your follow up appointments may include:
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- Internal pelvic floor manual therapy to decrease tension and increase strength/support for your pelvic floor and entire body.
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External manual therapy address your muscles and joints.
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Acupuncture.
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A home exercise program tailored to your goals which may involve strength training, yoga and Pilates based therapeutic exercises.​​​
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Guidance and individualized support for exercise and sports you love.
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Your physiotherapist uses Embodia, an online platform designed for sending your home exercises via a free app. This makes it easier to remember the exercises and strategies discussed in your sessions and helps you achieve your physiotherapy goals faster.