Services

Kinesiology

At PhysioWorks, our kinesiologists offer active rehabilitation which is a program in which exercise and education are the foundations for therapy.

What is it?

Clients can have their kinesiologist train them in one on one sessions in our fully equipped gym. At PhysioWorks, each training program is designed and carried out by a registered kinesiologist. We are passionate about providing safe, dynamic, and functional active rehabilitation in Vancouver. Our kinesiologists continually take supplementary courses and stay up to date with the latest research in the field of exercise science. As kinesiologists, they are able to combine their in-depth knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics with exercise principles, to provide you with a comprehensive exercise program designed specifically to meet your goals. Whether you want to rehabilitate an injury, increase your performance, manage a chronic disease, prevent illness or injury, or simply maintain a healthy lifestyle, you can trust our kinesiologists to safely and effectively get you there.

On your first visit

On your first visit, the focus will be on completing a thorough assessment of your movement patterns, baseline strength and flexibility, and establishing your training goals. This will allow our kinesiologists to design a program that is safe and effective for you. Your program can include elements of core strengthening, functional training, cardiovascular endurance, postural re-education and flexibility. On your subsequent visits, your kinesiologist will continually re-assess your program and make the necessary changes to help keep you on track and achieve your goals.

Treatment Techniques

ICBC

Exercise and conditioning is essential to recovering from trauma.

If you have been in a car accident, you are entitled to 12 kinesiology sessions in the first 12 weeks after your crash. You do not need to wait to see a doctor or specialist. You will just need to have a claim number. If you are outside the initial 12 weeks of treatment, please call our clinic and we can help you through the process of requesting kinesiology treatment from your adjuster.

 

Personal Training

At PhysioWorks, a registered kinesiologist can work with you one-on-one guiding you through a personalized fitness program to enhance your return to sport, improve your athletic performance, or to simply stay healthy and reduce the risk of injury.

At PhysioWorks, a registered kinesiologist can work with you one-on-one guiding you through a personalized fitness program to improve your mobility and increase your strength and cardiovascular fitness. Programs can be tailored towards sport and performance, manage chronic illness or disease, or to simply stay healthy and reduce the risk of injury.

The program will be tailored to optimize your body’s performance in the specific activities you participate in. Your kinesiologist will come alongside you and work with you to achieve more than you thought you were capable of.

 

Kinesiology FAQs

  • q: Is it covered under my extended health plan?
    a:

    Please check with your individual provider to see if kinesiology sessions are approved. 

  • q: What is the training of a kinesiologist?
    a:

    Kinesiologists have a 4 yr bachelors degree in Kinesiology.  In B.C, they need to be registered with the BCAK and complete yearly continuing education to maintain their licence.

  • q: How are kinesiologists different from physiotherapists?
    a:

    On a practical level, the client focus is different. Kinesiologists focus on exercise based and functional human movement patterns to prevent, rehab, and manage injuries and chronic diseases. They also specialize in general strength and conditioning training. 

    Physiotherapists focus on the assessment, diagnosis, and rehabilitation of injuries through a combination of manual therapy, exercise, modalities (such as needling).

Pricing

For Kinesiology treatments.

*Initial Assessment

60 mins
$110

Subsequent

Private Rate
45 mins
$95

Full time student

45 mins
$75

ICBC

Accepted Claims
45 min
$0

Prices do not include taxes

*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 cannot direct bill extended health plans for kinesiology, you will need to submit receipts yourself.

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.

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