Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy uses proven techniques to help restore movement and function to anyone affected by an injury, disability or health condition.
Various manual therapy, exercise therapy and electrotherapy modalities assist individuals to return to healthy activity and improve their overall well-being.

Our Physiotherapists have excellent manual therapy skills with an extensive knowledge of musculoskeletal systems. A specialized assessment is performed to pinpoint the root causes of an injury and assist in determining which type of treatment modality is appropriate for you.

Techniques

IMS (Intra Muscular Stimulation) An advanced needling technique that helps to reduce adverse tone in tight muscle bands or trigger points that contribute to pain and dysfunction.

Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine in which thin needles are inserted into the body. It is a key component of traditional Chinese medicine.

Shockwave Therapy Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is a modern and highly effective treatment method using high energy sound waves that are introduced into painful areas of the body.

Electrotherapy Ultrasound | High Voltage Pulsed Current (HVPC)
Laser, Interferential (IFC), Transcutaneous Nerve Stimulation (TNS)





Athletic Taping and Bracing

Taping and bracing injured joints and body parts protects those areas
from further re-injury and allows for an earlier return to activity.

Kinesiology

Exercise therapy involves eliciting motion of the body or its parts in order to relieve symptoms and improve function.

Personal Training; One-on-one instruction that incorporates exercise screening, goal-setting and health education.

Orthotics

Prescription foot orthotics are custom made inserts for your shoes
designed to address various foot and lower body conditions.

The manufacturing and materials used vary based on patient needs,
activities and health factors.



 

PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma)

PRP therapy has been shown to be very effective at treating both acute and soft tissue injuries. Blood is drawn from your own arm, and is placed in a centrifuge for spinning. This separates the platelet rich plasma, a source of over 300 active healing factors, that is then injected into the damaged area stimulating tissue repair and reducing pain.


Vertigo, Balance & Concussion Assessment

Our physical therapists are trained and experienced in identifying and treating symptoms associated with dizziness and balance disorders. This includes vestibular disorders of the inner ear responsible for position and motion sense of your body and head.

State-of-the-art 3D camera technology is also used in concussion baseline testing and to assess risk of falls in the elderly.


TMJ Treatments

Whether chronic or acute jaw pain, physiotherapy can help. Educated and trained in assessment and treatment of the temporomandibular joint, physical therapist can address your pain and the underlying problem.
In order to properly treat TMJ disorders, a Physical Therapist will begin with a history, observation and examination of the jaw.



    

Lime Health & Wellness
Cor Van Raay YMCA 2115 - 74 Mauretania Rd West.
Ph 403 380 0082 / info@limeclinic.ca