Services

Physiotherapy

At PhysioWorks, it is our commitment to be one of Vancouver’s leading providers of high quality one-on-one physiotherapy.

What is Physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy is a primary health care service provided by university-educated professionals who specialize in assessing, diagnosing, and treating a variety of injuries, disabilities, and movement disorders.

Our physiotherapists utilize a variety of techniques such as manual or ‘hands-on’ therapy, customized exercise prescription, and electro-therapeutic modalities. Our therapists can help you manage and decrease pain, improve mobility, and increase strength.

Ultimately, it is our physiotherapists’ goal to improve your overall well-being and get you back to enjoying your life’s hobbies or passions.

Common conditions treated: running injuries, arthritis management, post-op rehab, pre- and post-natal, sports injuries, repetitive strain issues, neck and back pain

Your first appointment

At your first appointment, you will be assessed and treated by one of our physiotherapists. Your assessment begins with a conversation about your current issue, past medical history, and treatment goals. Next, your physiotherapist will typically evaluate a combination of joint motion, strength, posture, balance, gait and functional movement. After a thorough assessment, your physiotherapist will explain to you your condition and the appropriate treatment plan so that you gain an understanding of your injury. You will be given practical strategies to implement to optimize your healing.

 

After your assessment, your physiotherapist will move on to treatment. This can be a combination of manual therapy, exercise prescription, or electrotherapy. We have an onsite gym that is fully equipped which means that you can go through each exercise with your physiotherapist step by step. You will also receive an email of your exercise program complete with videos and pictures.

Specialty Services

Running Assessments

At PhysioWorks, our video gait analysis consists of filming you running on the treadmill with views from the back and side.

Our physiotherapist is able to analyze your entire gait pattern and identify the factors contributing to your injury. Your physiotherapist will provide recommendations on gait correction, preventative exercise and footwear. You will be provided a summary of the analysis and an exercise program. Depending on your goals, running cues and workouts can also be made. The running assessment is performed by a physiotherapist and may be billed to insurance as physiotherapy if related to an existing illness or injury.

Please remember to bring shorts and your running shoes.

The running assessment is offered by Marina MacDougall, is 60 mins in length, and is billed at $185.

Pre/Post Natal

Many changes occur in a woman's body as she goes through pregnancy, labour, and delivery.

Some issues can arise slowly over several months, and some acutely from trauma during labour and delivery. It should not be considered “normal” to have low back pain during pregnancy or after delivery. Our physiotherapists can aid in the reduction and prevention of current pain through movement re-education and specific stabilization exercises. At PhysioWorks, a physiotherapist can design a safe exercise program to prevent the development of chronic issues, and remain active through this chapter of life.

 

Active Rehabilitation

With proper exercise prescribed by a physiotherapist you can maximize your movement, prevent re-injury, and fully embrace Vancouver’s healthy lifestyle.

Our physiotherapy sessions commonly involve exercise prescription because it is proven to be a highly effective method for relieving pain and improving function. It is a key component in returning to activity/work, improving sport performance, arthritis and osteoporosis management, pre and post-surgical rehabilitation, and peri-natal care.

 

Swim Injury Assessment

The assessment will look specifically at your injury in relation to swimming. It will involve testing different movements and your ability to perform specific tasks.

Following this, you will be given corrective exercises for the areas you specifically need. You will also be given advice and exercises for dry land warm-up before you swim. The assessment is performed by a physiotherapist and may only be billed to insurance as physiotherapy if related to an existing illness or injury

The swim injury assessment is 30 minutes long and billed at $100.

 

Physiotherapy FAQs

  • q: What are some benefits of physiotherapy?
    a:

    Physiotherapy is a drug-free alternative to decreasing your pain and improving your mobility. Physiotherapists are university trained professionals specialized in analyzing the body’s movement. We aim to treat the source of the problem and not just the symptoms. We can give you long-term solutions to your injury, help prevent re-injury or injury, and optimize your performance in your current activity.

  • q: How many visits will I need?
    a:

    The number of visits needed varies depending on the type of injury, the nature of the problem, and your personal goals. You and your physiotherapist will discuss the optimum number of sessions needed to achieve your goals.

Pricing

For standard physiotherapy assessment and treatment.

*Initial Assessment

45 mins
$105

Subsequent

Private Rate
30 mins
$105

Subsequent

Private Rate
45 mins
$150

Full Time Student

30 mins
$85

MSP

Supplementary Benefits
30 mins
$65

ICBC

Accepted Claims
30 mins
$16

*for first time clients, or clients who have not been seen in more than 3 months

We have a 24 hour cancellation policy. Any appointments cancelled within 24 hours or less will be charged the full amount of the appointment.

We may be able to direct bill some extended health plans if related to an existing illness or injury. Please check out the FAQ’s under about for a list of participating insurance companies.

For ICBC claims, you are only covered for this service if you have made an injury claim and you are still within 12 weeks from your date of accident. If your appointment happens outside of coverage you will be charged the full amount of the appointment.

Unfortunately, we are not able to see Work Safe BC claims.

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