Physiotherapy
What is Physiotherapy?
Often referred to as “physio” or “physical therapy”, a Physiotherapist works with people with decreased mobility and pain caused by injuries or disease to help them improve range of motion and reduce pain.
What kind of treatments are used in physiotherapy?
Once assessed, a Physiotherapist will prescribe a treatment plan that takes into account your general health, activities and lifestyle. Treatments can include:
• Exercise programs designed to strengthen muscles and improve mobility
• Joint mobilizations to reduce stiffness and pain, and to improve range of motion
• Muscle education to improve control and prevent further or reoccurring injury
• Soft tissue massage
• Advice on Mobility aids such as crutches or canes
• Acupuncture
• Electrotherapy - including ultrasound, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and laser therapy.
What kind of Physiotherapy are you used to?
Here at Beech Street Health Centre we see all our patient on a one on one basis. This way we have time to perform a comprehensive assessment and choose the treatment specifically for you.
Conditions commonly treated using physiotherapy
Anxiety and depression
Asthma and Emphysema
Back, leg, and neck pain
Carpal tunnel syndrome (repetitive strain)
Chronic Fatigue syndrome
Dislocations
Fibromyalgia
Fractures and edema
Inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and bursitis
Pregnancy and labour support
Post-surgical rehabilitation
Strains and sprains
Sports injuries
Stroke
Stress and stress related conditions
Temporomandibular Disorders
Tendinitis
Whiplash
Headaches
Kyphosis and Scoliosis
Insomnia
Parkinson’s disease
Multiple sclerosis
Palliative care
Muscle tension and spasm
Not ready to book yet? Feel free to contact us with any questions using our contact form or by calling us at (902) 406-7200.
Our Physiotherapy Team
Haley Flewwelling, Physiotherapist
Haley Flewwelling graduated from Dalhousie University with a Bachelor of Science Degree, combined honors in psychology and biology in 2014, and completed her Masters degree in physiotherapy in 2016. Haley’s goal as a practitioner is to incorporate continued learning and skills, along with a team based approach to provide holistic, quality care.