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Services
At Foul Bay Physiotherapy we provide assessment and treatment for a variety of clinical
conditions ranging from orthopaedic and sports injuries to motor vehicle accidents and
work related injuries. Our initial visits include thorough musculoskeletal and functional
assessments to determine the cause of your symptoms. Treatment may include a broad range of
techniques and modalities to help decrease pain, increase range of motion, and improve function.
Exercise programs may also be given to help minimize your dysfunction. Our therapists will also
offer expert advice on the management of your injury.
Click on a service for more information:
Manual Therapy
Manual Therapy is a broad group of skilled hands-on techniques performed by a certified physiotherapist,
which include mobilizations and manipulations of soft tissue and skeletal joints. Using an evidence based
approach, these techniques aim to decrease pain, swelling, and inflammation and aim to increase muscle, joint,
fascia, and neural mobility.
Exercise
Specific and general exercise programs are an important part of the rehabilitation process for most injuries.
Our therapists are trained in prescribing exercises and help to tailor the program to your needs whether it be
return to a particular sport, increasing core strength or rehabilitating a joint following an injury or
surgery. Home exercises are an integral part of each individual's rehabilitation program and preventative
maintenance.
Mechanical Traction
A traction machine can be used to alleviate pain in the neck and back by taking pressure off the affected structures.
The machine helps to decompress the joints and has been shown to help decrease pain due to a bulging disc injury,
stenosis or narrowing of the joint, sciatica and other pain due to nerve compression.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound is a hand held device that uses sound waves to aid in the treatment of soft tissue injuries.
It has been shown to decrease pain and muscle spasm as well as increase circulation and soft tissue extensibility.
It has a similar effect to other heating modalities, but the ultrasound waves are able to penetrate deeper.
Interferential Current (IFC)
IFC is a form of electric nerve stimulation with two alternating currents used to treat acute injuries.
It has been shown to decrease swelling, pain and muscle spasm and well as stimulate muscle.
Electric Muscle Stimulation (EMS)
EMS is used to improve muscle control in situations where active control is reduced. It helps to maintain
strength and flexibility of the muscle and minimize atrophy during the healing process. It is also used
for re-education of weak or poorly controlled muscles.
Paraffin Wax Baths
Used in the mild heating of superficial joint injuries (hands). Hands are dipped into the melted paraffin wax
several times to coat for a deep heating effect.
Sports Injuries
Our physiotherapists are experienced in treating injuries resulting from sports and over-training. We realize
the importance of returning injured athletes back to their sport as quickly and safely as possible, without
jeopardizing the healing process. We have treated injuries from several different sports including golf,
running, skiing, tennis, soccer, and rowing.
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Some types of dizziness, vertigo, and balance problems can be helped by physiotherapy. An assessment by a
trained physiotherapist is completed and results communicated to the referring physician and patient. Conditions
treated by the physiotherapist are those that require joint mobilizations/manipulations, manual therapy
techniques, and home exercises.
Work Related Injuries
Foul Bay physiotherapy provides treatment to help rehabilitate those who have suffered a work related injury.
Treatment usually involves manual therapy, education, and an active approach to restoring function, improving
overall fitness and returning to work safely and without reinjury.
MVAs
Our physiotherapists have extensive experience in treating whiplash injuries resulting from car accidents.
It is important to attend physiotherapy as quickly as possible, because the effects of an accident may be
delayed or subtle. Seek medical advice as quickly as possible to ensure you are adequately treated and protected for
the future.
Athletic Taping
Taping joints during return to sports is important to protect the joint from further injury or for
proprioceptive retraining. Postural taping can used to retrain "proper" posture and provide feedback when
posture strays from within the normal limits.
Post-Op Rehab
Physiotherapy treatment after surgery for the spine, hip, knee, ankle, shoulder, elbow, and wrist/hand is an
intergral part of one’s rehabilitation and recovery. Treatment will aid in increasing range of motion and
strength as well as decreasing pain and swelling.
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