Physiotherapy
Whether you’re recovering from injury, managing chronic pain, or improving athletic performance, we’re here to guide your healing journey.
What is Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy is the assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries by highly trained, university-educated professionals. At Focus Physio + Wellness, our team combines evidence-based medicine, clinical experience, and ongoing education to help reduce pain, improve mobility, and support a return to work, sport, or daily life. We work one-on-one with each client, using personalized treatment plans designed around individual goals.
Our fully equipped gym includes a functional trainer, treadmill, and squat cage—allowing therapists to demonstrate, teach, and assess exercises in real time. Our physiotherapists also have advanced training in manual therapy, IMS/dry needling, Clinical Pilates, vertigo (BPPV), and concussion management. We treat a wide range of clients, from those recovering from motor vehicle accidents to elite athletes looking to improve performance.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Your first session will involve a discussion about the nature of your complaint and your health history. The physiotherapist will then complete a thorough assessment, with the goal of identifying the cause of your symptoms, and then perform treatment with aim of improving your condition. Treatment may involve the use of manual therapy, exercise, education, and IMS to assist in accomplishing the goals of the treatment plan. Your therapist will review their findings and explain more about your injury and how to manage it effectively at home.
Schedule Your Session Today
Scheduling your personalized physiotherapy session is quick and easy. Let’s get you on the path to feeling your best.
Frequently Asked Questions
What injuries can physiotherapy help?
Some examples of injuries that can benefit from physiotherapy are: low back pain, disc herniation, whiplash injuries, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, prenatal and postnatal care, Achilles tendinopathy, total hip or knee replacement rehab, sciatica, rotator cuff injuries, TMJ problems, plantar fasciitis, ACL sprains and reconstruction, running injuries, frozen shoulder/adhesive capsulitis, and sacroiliac joint pain (SI joint).
Can physiotherapy help with preventing injuries?
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! People often seek out physiotherapy when they have an acute injury. However, physiotherapists also have the expertise to help in injury prevention and movement optimization. After a detailed physical assessment, your physiotherapist can customize an exercise program that helps optimize movement mechanics to allow you function more efficiently.
Do I need a doctor’s referral to come to physio?
You do not need a doctor’s referral to be seen by a physiotherapist. If you have extended health benefits, some companies require a physician’s note before a claim may be submitted.
How many sessions of physiotherapy will I need?
Every person’s injury is unique and will be assessed individually. Your physiotherapist will discuss your treatment plan during your first appointment and advise you on the recommended frequency of treatment. In some cases, this may be only 1 or 2 sessions, while for the management of more chronic or severe injuries, a longer schedule of treatment may be appropriate.
What should I wear to my first appointment?
Please bring comfortable clothes that you are able to move around in. If you have a shoulder injury or knee injury, clothing that allows visual examination of the area (tank top or shorts) is recommended. However, if you forget, we always have extras.
Are all of your physiotherapists registered?
Yes, they are. Physiotherapists are university educated and must pass written and practical competency exams before they may register with the College of Physiotherapists of British Columbia (CPTBC). To promote safe practice and evidence-based treatment, the CPTBC requires physiotherapists to complete competency exams every 5 years. Treatment from a registered physiotherapist may be submitted to extended health benefits plans that have physiotherapy coverage. For your convenience, our clinic provides direct billing to most major extended health plans. Contact us for a list of the companies we can assist you with submitting claims to.
Do your physiotherapists treat WorkSafe BC claims?
Unfortunately, no. If you have been injured at work and have an active injured worker’s claim, you need to seek treatment from a clinic that has a contract with WorkSafe BC.
I noticed your physiotherapists do some needling including IMS and acupuncture. Can I use the acupuncture portion of my extended health plan when I come in?
Unfortunately, health insurance companies cover the service provider and not specifically the services itself. A registered physiotherapist will perform the needling technique and thus will fall under the physiotherapy portion of your extended health benefit. Please contact us for further information.
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