Orthopaedic Physiotherapy

Orthopaedic physiotherapy refers to the process of restoring function to the musculoskeletal system after an injury, surgery, or disease. It usually requires a combination of therapies, exercises, and medical interventions aimed at improving strength, flexibility, and mobility in muscles, bones, joints, tendons, and ligaments. The goal of orthopaedic physiotherapy is to help the patient return to the highest level of function and independence possible, while improving the overall quality of life - physically, emotionally, and socially.

Orthopaedic physiotherapy programs may include the following:

• Fitting and care for casts, braces, and splints (orthoses).

• Exercise programs to improve joint range of motion, muscle strength,  flexibility and mobility, endurance and balance.

• Gait (walking) retraining and safe ambulation with aids such as rollators, crutches, walkers or cane.

• Assistive devices that promote independence such as raised toilet seat.

• Patient and family education 

• Pain management

• Stress management 

• Ergonomic assessments and work-related injury prevention.

​Several conditions can benefit from orthopaedic physiotherapy including:

• Post-Surgical procedures including post total knee and hip replacement, shoulder replacement, knee arthroscopy, ligament reconstruction, or fracture repair, tendon repair and open reduction internal fixation for fractures.

• Musculoskeletal conditions: such as anterior cruciate ligament tears, rotator cuff tendinopathy, meniscus tears of the knee, lateral or medial epicondylalgia (tennis or golfers elbow), Achilles tendon strain,  patellofemoral pain syndrome and hip labral tears.

• Degenerative joint disease such as knee and hip osteoarthritis.

• Auto immune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis.

• Spinal Conditions (back pain) including herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and post-operative recovery from spinal surgery.

• Tendonitis and Bursitis such as shoulder, elbow and hip bursitis​

At your first visit you will spend an hour with your physiotherapist in a private setting. During this session you can expect the following:

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• A comprehensive history of your current problem and your overall health.

• A physical examination of the area of complaint.

• Some physical testing to determine any other factors that may be contributing to your complaint.

• Assessment of current level of function and symptoms to ensure  tracking of your progress.

• Clarification of your goals and expectation of the rehab process.

• Collaboration with you to develop a suitable treatment plan.

• Comprehensive information on any precautions, restrictions, next appointment, home exercises, physical activity plan.

• Resources to help guide you through the process.

• In-person treatment on day one.

This is visit is very crucial and designed to set you up for success on the path to recovery.  We will continue to evaluate your condition throughout the rehabilitation process to ensure you are on the right track and to help fine tune your treatment plan as needed for optimum results.