Physiotherapists have direct access, which means there is no need for physician referral to access the physiotherapy. As primary care practitioners, our physiotherapists are fully trained to assess and treat orthopaedic, sports and mechanical injuries and also to recognize when medical attention is required. Physiotherapy is covered under most health care plans.
Physiotherapy treatments may include:
- Injury specific rehabilitation and strength programs
- Sports taping and bracing
- Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT Certified)
- Safe and timely return to sport planning and coordination with coaches
- Manual Therapy / Manipulation/mobilizations
- Electrotherapy (ultrasound, TNS, EMS)
- Acupuncture/IMS
- Soft tissue techniques
Advantages of Bonavista Physiotherapy:
- Immediate and direct access to assessment & treatment of injuries/conditions – no need to see a G.P. first
- “1-stop shopping”, example: do your training & get any assessment/treatment/massage you may also require
- Physical therapist with over 20 years experience and specialization/experience with sports-related injuries (primarily hockey)
- Cooperation & communication with on-site user groups and their trainers and para-medical personnel
- Experienced and established business owners and therapists operating the facility have good reputation across city and with physicians/sports physicians
- Massage therapy (sports massage) will be offered in Physio clinic as well
Gord Routledge (Calgary Sports Physiotherapist)
