Physiotherapy can help to determine the source of your pain and provide appropriate treatment to help reduce pain.
Weak pelvic floor muscles can be caused by many things, like when you have a baby, when you are pregnant when you get older, or if you are overweight. But don’t worry, our physiotherapists can help! They will create a plan that includes exercises to help strengthen your pelvic floor muscles and other techniques to help improve your symptoms. With their help, you can start making progress and feeling better!
Yes, physiotherapy can be an effective treatment for sports injuries by reducing pain and inflammation, improving range of motion and strength, and facilitating a safe return to sports activities.
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive treatment that involves the delivery of shock waves to injured soft tissue to decrease pain and promote healing. It has been used in the treatment of many musculoskeletal conditions, primarily those involving connective tissues such as ligaments and tendons.
At Human Integrated Performance, our Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy sessions typically last between 30 and 60 minutes. During your session, our physiotherapists will assess your pelvic floor strength and evaluate any issues that may be causing pain or dysfunction. Then they will create a customized treatment plan designed specifically for you. This plan may include exercises, manual therapy techniques, and breathing strategies to help you improve your performance and prevent injury.
An ankle sprain is an injury where the ligaments that support the ankle get overly stretched or torn. Ankle sprains can happen when you twist your ankle, when you land awkwardly after a jump, or when you wear high heels. Symptoms of an ankle sprain include pain, swelling, and difficulty walking.
Yes! Physical therapy focuses on performance and function, while chiropractic focuses on treating injuries and pain without drugs or surgery. A physical therapist will design a workout or training plan targeting specific muscles, tendons, ligaments, etc., whereas a chiropractor will manually treat those areas to improve their function.
Pelvic floor physiotherapy is vital for women because of the unique physical challenges they may face, such as pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause. It aids in preparing the body for childbirth and supports postpartum recovery, helping to reduce potential complications like incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. It also provides strategies for managing conditions like stress and urge incontinence and various types of pelvic pain. Moreover, pelvic floor physiotherapy can enhance sexual health by addressing pelvic floor tension or weakness, and provide support during menopausal changes. Therefore, a tailored physiotherapy program can significantly contribute to a woman’s overall pelvic health and quality of life.
Yes, in most cases pelvic floor dysfunction is often curable. Pelvic floor physiotherapy can help you identify and treat the underlying causes of your pelvic floor dysfunction. A physiotherapist can help you learn exercises to improve the strength and function of your pelvic floor muscles.
It is a treatment that uses physical techniques such as exercise, mobilization, ultrasound, soft-tissue release, and heat. It aims at getting a patient’s body to full recovery by enabling them to walk and do other activities without pain. It is a procedure that helps in preventing injuries, maintain good health, and physical rehabilitation. A physiotherapist is a person that aids this process.
Unfortunately, physiotherapy is not typically covered by Alberta Healthcare. Although, in certain situations, such as following surgery, Alberta Health Services may approve physiotherapy sessions.
It is more common for individuals to pay for physiotherapy treatment out-of-pocket. However, many employers offer health benefits that include physiotherapy coverage. At Human Integrated Performance, we understand that the cost of physiotherapy can be a concern for some individuals. That is why we offer direct billing options with most insurance providers. This means you can receive the physiotherapy treatment you need, and we will bill your insurance provider directly. If you want to learn more about your coverage and billing options for physiotherapy in Alberta, please don’t hesitate to contact our front desk. We’re here to help.
