Family Physiotherapy

  Getting injured at work may disrupt not only your physical abilities but also your routine and confidence. Whether it’s a back strain from lifting, a slip and fall, or repetitive stress from computer work, recovering well is essential for returning safely to your job. Work Injury Physiotherapy may play a significant role in guiding this recovery process and helping prevent future injuries. Workplace injuries come in many forms—some are sudden, while others develop over time. Pain, swelling, limited motion, or loss of function may affect your ability to perform tasks. Physiotherapy Edmonton approaches these issues with a combination of active and passive techniques that may relieve symptoms and restore movement. When you begin physiotherapy, your physiotherapist will usually complete a thorough assessment. This looks at the nature of your injury, your job duties, your physical condition, and any other contributing factors. From there, a treatment plan is designed to address not o...

Jaw pain, clicking, or tightness may interfere with eating, speaking, or even sleeping. These symptoms are often related to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which connects your jawbone to your skull. TMJ dysfunction may arise from stress, posture, clenching, trauma, or even habits like teeth grinding. TMJ Physiotherapy offers a focused and supportive approach to managing these symptoms. TMJ dysfunction physical therapy Edmonton begins with an assessment of how your jaw moves, how your muscles feel, and whether nearby areas like your neck or shoulders may be contributing. A physiotherapist may evaluate posture, range of motion, and muscle tightness to understand how your jaw is functioning and what may be aggravating it. One of the primary goals of TMJ physiotherapy is to restore smooth and pain-free jaw movement. Treatment often includes gentle manual therapy to release tight muscles around the jaw, neck, and face. This hands-on approach may help reduce stiffness and improve joint m...

  Whether you're an athlete training for competition or someone who plays sports recreationally, injuries like sprains and strains may become part of the experience. These injuries, although common, can interfere with performance, recovery, and your return to the field or court. Sports physiotherapy may help bridge the gap between injury and recovery with focused, movement-based treatment. Sprains typically affect ligaments, which are the tissues that connect bones at a joint. They usually happen due to overstretching or sudden twists. Strains, on the other hand, involve muscles or tendons and often occur from overuse or improper movement patterns. Both types of injuries may cause pain, swelling, and reduced range of motion. Sports physiotherapy begins with a detailed assessment to understand the exact nature and severity of the injury. This includes testing flexibility, strength, joint movement, and pain response. Based on this, a treatment plan is created to reduce inflammation,...