Physiotherapy FAQs???
Did You Know?
Physiotherapy has many specialties including;
* Rehab for neurological conditions
* Pre/Post surgery treatments
* Pediatrics
* Sleep deprivation
* Headaches
* etc.
PERSISTENT PAIN THAT
DOESN’T GO AWAY?
Any pain or injury that persists for a few weeks or months is considered chronic in nature. Often times, your body has adapted to limited range of motion and movement without your knowledge, but the pain is felt. This DOES NOT mean that you have to live with the pain, it just means it’s important to understand the cause of discomfort and how to best deal with it. This is where Latitude Health utilizes different treatment techniques to combat that nagging pain. These treatments include Physiotherapy.
SPRAINED YOUR ANKLE OR
INJURED YOUR KNEE?
You may have what is called an acute injury, and it is usually the result of a direct trauma or incident. Latitude Health has multiple tools to assist you in reducing inflammation and promote faster and effective healing of your injury. Treatment may involve modalities (IFC, Heat, Ultrasound, Ice therapy) to reduce pain and swelling. Active therapy is also key to rehabilitation, our goal is to show you individualized exercise techniques to help the healing process. We will carefully monitor your progress every step of the way to ensure your on the right path to recovery.
YOU’VE BEEN IN A CAR ACCIDENT,
Now what?
Even minor fender benders can result in soft tissue damage of the neck, Back, and other parts of your body. It is important to have this properly assessed and treated by one of our healthcare professionals in order to decrease your lingering effects of the injury. For well rounded care, we can provide you with acupuncture, spinal decompression techniques, and reduce any scar tissue formation to ensure you receive the best care possible.
THINKING OF RUNNING again?
If this is something that has always interested you, it is essential to learn proper and effective running techniques to prevent common injuries. It is also important to be wearing the proper kind of shoes. We can help!
“A PHYSIOTHERAPIST
HAS THE BRAIN OF A SCIENTIST, THE HEART OF A HUMANIST, AND THE HANDS OF AN ARTIST”- UNKNOWN
TRIED PHYSIOTHERAPY AND
WERE DISAPPOINTED?
Not all physiotherapists were created equal. If you still have pain or a problem, don’t give up on it . At Latitude Health there is no such thing as ‘it cannot be helped’. There is always some kind of solution, and with our team of multiple healthcare providers we will ensure all our experience and knowledge combined can result in an outcome you desire.
YOU'RE in pain & X-RAYS
WERE NEGATIVE?
If you hurt yourself, a muscle, joint or bone (that isn’t obviously broken) you should get assessed by a physiotherapist. You DO NOT need a doctor’s prescription/referral to see us. Just make an appointment and we will do the rest. We are specialized in assessing and treating the musculoskeletal system (muscles, bones and joints) and understand when to refer a doctor if needed. Remember, General Practitioners are knowledgeable in ALL areas of the body; yet our specialties are bones, muscles, and joint rehabilitation —- We’re pretty good at it!
BACK pain during PREGNANCY?
IT’s not normal!
You don’t have to be uncomfortable just because you are pregnant. Typically during pregnancy the bodies ligaments become loose causing the pelvis to shift. This often causes pain as the correct muscles are not being utilized to effectively stabilize the core region. We can assess the requirements and devise a plan for action.
You May need us & not even know!
It goes without saying that picking your physiotherapist is just as important as going to see one. At Latitude Health we make it a priority to understand and assess your needs. We are committed to working with patients to ensure you receive the best healthcare possible to allow you to turn your setback into a comeback.
You could be covered!
According to a 2018 survey, over 80% of Canadians have some form of extended health care coverage! Four out of five of those surveyed have employer-paid coverage for treatments that include dental, vision and physiotherapy. The amount of coverage and access to physiotherapy varies among plans. You could either contact your insurance company directly regarding your coverage or with your permission our team can call on your behalf. At Latitude Health, our electronic billing system allows for claims to be sent out and paid for directly. It’s easy peasy - we got you covered!