Physiotherapist are university trained primary health care providers that have extensive training and knowledge in how the body moves and what keeps it moving and functioning well.
A physiotherapy assessment and treatment plan includes a thorough subjective history and detailed physical assessment that is used to establish a physiotherapy treatment plan. The treatment plan focuses on improving the specific problems identified and meeting the client centered treatment goals that are established.
Treatment can include hands on manual therapy treatment to improve specific biomechanical movement problems, specific corrective exercises, stretches, dry needling/acupuncture, myofascial treatment , and other rehabilitation based modalities.
Yes. Oakbank Physiotherapy provides physiotherapy services for people recovering from joint replacement surgeries. We can provide physiotherapy treatment post-surgically and prior to surgery if needed.
No. Physiotherapy and physical therapy are interchangeable terms.
On your first appointment, please come approximately 10-15 minutes early as you may be asked to complete some brief paperwork including insurance information and contact information.
Your Physiotherapist will start by taking a thorough history followed by a physical assessment that may include assessment of range of motion, strength, and general movement. Your Physiotherapist may ask you to change into shorts or a gown depending on the body part that will need to be assessed. If there are any concerns with this, patients should not hesitate to discuss this with their Physiotherapist so alternatives can be arranged. Patients are encouraged to bring their own shorts, loose fitting T-shirts, or tank tops if needed. Following the assessment, a treatment plan will be established and further discussed by the Physiotherapist.
Be prepared to attend the clinic for approximately 1 hour for an initial assessment.
On your first appointment, you should bring any medical referrals that you may have as well as your private insurance information for direct billing purposes if needed. Any relevant information that you may have regarding your current condition is always welcomed. Shorts, loose fitting athletic pants, T-shirts, and tank tops should also be brought according to the body part that will need to be assessed.
If you are attending for an injury related to a WCB or MPI injury, please bring your injury claim number with you.
No. Unfortunately physiotherapy is not covered under Manitoba Health in private physiotherapy clinics. If you do not have any private insurance coverage, a receipt can be provided and used for income tax purposes.
No. Physiotherapists are highly trained primary health care providers that assess and treat a wide range of conditions with no medical referral needed. However, some insurance companies may require a doctors’ referral/prescription in order to provide insurance coverage for physiotherapy services.
For more specific questions and inquiries regarding our services, or if you are unsure whether physiotherapy can help, it is often best to contact us or drop by our clinic and speak with a Physiotherapist directly.
