Services offered by Scarborough Injury Rehab Centre

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy is the specialty in healthcare that focuses on the prevention and treatment of injury through physical means. Physiotherapists are university trained professionals that can assess for physical dysfunctions resulting from injury, or disease and design and implement treatment programs to help restore normal mobility, strength and functional ability. (For more information about physiotherapy please visit the Canadian Physiotherapy Association website: http://thesehands.ca).

Our therapists treat a wide scope of injuries from sports, car accidents, work or repetitive strain including neck and back strains/sprains, disc problems, rotator cuff/shoulder tendonitis, knee ankle and foot pain and dysfunction. We also treat arthritic conditions as well as post -operative rehab.

The first step is an initial assessment during which our therapist will perform an in-depth interview and detailed hands-on physical assessment to identify problematic areas. The therapist will then develop a treatment plan to address the problems and review the treatment options with you.

Our Physiotherapists are registered, autonomous practitioners but you may still need a referral from your doctor if your insurance plan requires it. You can call your insurance provider and inquire if a referral is required.

Massage Therapy

Therapeutic massage has been traditionally known to help ease muscular tightness and tension. Today’s Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) can not only help you with tight, sore muscles but also with specific pathologies including neck and low back strains, repetitive strain/ overuse injuries, muscle strains (hamstrings, calf, etc.) and pain associated with chronic conditions.

Benefits of massage therapy include increased blood flow leading to more oxygen to the tissues thereby enhancing healing. Our team of Registered Massage Therapists serves a wide range of clientele ranging from the injured elite athlete to the over-worked data entry clerk.

Our Massage therapists are registered, autonomous practitioners but you may still need a referral from your doctor if your insurance plan requires it. You can call your insurance provider and inquire if a referral is required.

Medical Acupuncture

Medical Acupuncture is form of drug-free medicine involving the insertion of solid acupuncture needles into the skin at specific points on the body to achieve a therapeutic effect. No drug is injected. The needles alone create the beneficial effects of acupuncture.

Acupuncture is used to encourage natural healing, reduce or relieve pain and inflammation of affected areas of the body. It is safe and effective and is often successfully used as an alternative to medications. The needles used are sterile disposable needles.

Chiropody - Footcare

The practice of Chiropody is the assessment of the foot and the treatment and prevention of diseases or disorders of the foot by therapeutic, surgical, orthotic and palliative means. Chiropody is practiced by qualified, regulated practitioners who have undergone goverment established and  recognized programs and examinations.
 
Services include: diabetic footcare, Orthotic assessment & prescription (see below), soft tissue surgery(ingrown nails, callus removal), injections for heel pain, compression stocking fitting and prescription. Our Chiropodists are registered and no referral is required. 

Custom Foot Orthotics

Chiropodists are experts in foot/ankle anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics. Our Chiropodist will perform a detailed assessment of your feet and analyse your gait to determine what type of support you need. An actual cast of your foot is taken to ensure that the orthotic made is custom made for your feet. After receiving your orthotic our Chiropodist will follow up with you to ensure the therapeutic goals of the orthotic are realised.

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