May Newsletter at Doctor's Choice Rehab Center

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What is Physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy helps to restore movement and function when someone is affected by injury, illness, or disability. It can also help to reduce your risk of injury or illness in the future.

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When Is Physiotherapy Used?

Physiotherapy can be helpful for people of all ages with a wide range of health conditions, including problems affecting the:

• Bones, Joints & Soft Tissues: such as back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, and sports injuries
• Brain Or Nervous System: such as movement problems resulting from a stroke, multiple sclerosis (MS) or Parkinson's disease
• Heart & Circulation: such as rehabilitation after a heart attack
• Lungs & Breathing: such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and cystic fibrosis

Physiotherapy can improve your physical activity while helping you to prevent further injuries.

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When To Start Physio?

In most cases, physiotherapy can be initiated right away after an injury. You don’t need a doctor’s prescription to get started. Your physiotherapist will thoroughly assess any affected areas such as the joints, tendons, ligaments, bones, and muscles of the limbs and spine. Massage therapy is commonly used for immediate relaxation of pain and muscle spasms, whereas physiotherapy is geared more towards rehabilitating muscle and joint function.

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What Our Physiotherapist Does?

Physiotherapists consider the body, rather than just focusing on the individual aspects of an injury or illness. Some of the main approaches used by physiotherapists include:

• Education & Advice: physiotherapists can give general advice about things that can affect your daily lives, such as posture and correct lifting or carrying techniques to help prevent injuries.
• Movement, Tailored Exercise, & Physical Activity Advice: exercises may be recommended to improve your general health and mobility and strengthen specific body parts.
• Manual Therapy: where the physiotherapist uses their hands to help relieve pain and stiffness and encourage better body movement by performing several techniques.

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Your Health Comes First

A physiotherapist has the brain of a scientist, the heart of a humanist, and the hands of an artist.

Conditions that require physiotherapy:

• Joint Pain
• Neurological Issues
• Cardiac Problems
• Respiratory Issues

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System Update: No-Show Fees

A patient who does not arrive for their scheduled appointment without contacting our clinic at least 24hrs in advance is considered a “no-show” and will be charged the following:

• First Cancellation: $0.00 (Verbal warning)
• All Cancellations After: $25.00

Thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding.

To support & maintain the quality of life you deserve, we offer physiotherapy, chiropractic treatment, and massage therapy Doctor's Choice Rehab. Call us at (905) 453-2566 to find out more information.

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Additional Information

Welcoming our new PTA, Jyotika & Front Admin Christina
Both ladies come with a wealth of experience and are a great asset to our growing team!!! Please do not hesitate to introduce yourself next time you are in the clinic.

Have You Looked Into Orthotics?
Here are the benefits:

• Improved Posture
• Better balance and mobility
• Reduce lower leg & Knee pain/Backache
• Reduce pressure from other parts of your body

Interested in learning more, ask our front desk to schedule you with our chiropractor or chiropodist.