Rehab Services
Physiotherapy
Do you hate going for medical appointments and getting told what you want? We work WITH you to find out what the best solution to your problem is. The best treatment for you is the one that you are able to stick with and make achievable. That’s where we come in. We strongly believe in education and adaptation which means taking the time to show you what’s going on and what the best options are for you going forward.
Chiropractic
Our Chiropractic mission is to meet and exceed your expectations by providing the highest standard of care for the complete management of your musculoskeletal and spinal problems. No 5-minute whack and crack appointments here. Our appointments are at least 20 minutes long! This is needed to give you solid evidence-based care that revolves around YOU.
Chiropractors are extensively educated in the prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and management of spine, muscle, and nervous system conditions. Treatments always focus on education (making sense of your pain), physical activity promotion or rehabilitation, and manual therapy such as adjustments and soft tissue therapy, for example. Chiropractors are also trained to provide nutritional counselling, as well as recommend injury prevention strategies.
Massage Therapy
Many RMTs will list the techniques they offer on their websites, you will not find that here. Through continued research we have come to understand that during a massage we are mostly engaging with your skin and nervous system. Our intention is to provide an appropriate amount of pressure that is not painful so that we are always working towards soothing your nervous systems response to daily life stressors that can lead to increased sensitivity to body pain. For this reason, we do not provide deep tissue massage that you have to breathe or sweat through. In treatment we use a combination of deep (non-painful) and superficial techniques combined with active and passive stretching to provide your system with alternative feedback in hopes of nudging it towards a new, less tensioned, state of being.
Kinesiology
Kinesiology is the study of human movement and is important to assess the Biomechanical, Physiological, and Psychological factors surrounding human performance and function. Kinesiologists are trained to do a thorough analysis of your injury to implement the most current and applicable treatment plans helping you return to the activities that you love. Anyone can benefit from Kinesiology and it is a great compliment to the other therapies that our clinic offers. Whether you are suffering from an acute injury or chronic pain, our trained therapists can help you in your rehabilitation journey. From athletes to seniors to anyone dealing with recurring pain, Kinesiology excels at injury prevention and recovery.
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
Prenatal and post natal pelvic floor physiotherapy to help get you back to doing what you love! Our highly trained pelvic floor physio can guide you through an internal exam and help you achieve your goals. If you think this may be right for you give us a call or book online now!
Pediatric Physiotherapy
Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS)
IMS (or functional dry needling) is a technique used by highly trained physiotherapists that can be used to treat musculoskeletal or neuropathic pain. Ultra fine needles (the same ones used in acupuncture) are inserted directly into the affected muscle(s). FDN/IMS specifically targets areas identified by your physiotherapist during an initial assessment and then stimulated by a needle that is left in for a short time. While acupuncture can be relaxing, IMS is often a more intense experience. Your physiotherapist can help you determine if this treatment is right for you.
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What’s the Deal with Chiropractors?
At Foundation Rehab we do chiropractic care differently. Our Evidence-based chiropractor uses the best available research that is specific to your condition to integrate with your preferences to develop a care plan with you. You will become the expert on your condition. This approach empowers you to be the leader of your health and well-being. If you or someone you know can benefit from clear, consistent and personalized information on prognosis, treatment options and self-management strategies book with our evidence-based chiropractor and get back to doing the things that excite you.
Education
All great treatments start with great education. Unfortunately we weren’t given instruction manuals to our bodies and navigating injuries can be frustrating! We get that. That’s why we love a healthy dose of education to keep you informed, give you timelines, and help you understand you! We can’t be with you 24 hours a day, but you are! That means you have a lot of power over how your body can be managed throughout your recovery and we want to give you the tools to manage it optimally.
Active Rehabilitation
A combination of hands on treatment with a dash of good old fashioned exercise makes up the recipe for “active rehab”. One of our favourite sayings around here is “you can’t go wrong getting strong”. The research supports it and we believe it.