Physiotherapy
Facial Neuromuscular Retraining
Facial neuromuscular training uses the concept of neuroplasticity to facilitate nerve recovery and muscle retraining. It requires active client participation
Downtown Vancouver Physiotherapy
There are so many excellent physiotherapists in downtown Vancouver to choose from – so why choose a physiotherapist at Electra Health?
The excellence of our physiotherapists is in their multifaceted approach and expertise: first, they always provide manual, one-on-one physiotherapy treatment, which means you are the only focus for the entirety of the treatment.
Our physiotherapists also understand the importance of functional movement when it comes to feeling – and staying – your best. With an onsite gym, our physiotherapists can guide you through exercises and movements that will decrease your recovery time and help you reach and maintain your optimal health.
Electra Health Physiotherapy
With certain injuries and conditions, we find that the best results are achieved through a multidisciplinary approach – combining different therapies (massage, acupuncture, chiropractic) to treat the same issues. As part of a multidisciplinary clinic, accessing these treatments is easy. And, in these cases, our physiotherapists will work closely with other practitioners in the clinic to create the highest quality and most efficient treatment plan for your recovery.
Finally, with a range of expertise from pelvic floor physiotherapy, sports rehabilitation, ICBC rehabilitation, running assessments, IMS/acupuncture, vestibular rehabilitation and more, we’ve got you covered, no matter what you’re dealing with.
Our Specialty Physiotherapy Services
Vestibular Physiotherapy
This physiotherapy is intended for people dealing with vestibular and balance-related problems. Specialty training and techniques targeted at your vestibular system can alleviate symptoms caused by conditions such as vertigo, concussions, age-related instability, Meniere's Disease and much more.
Offered by Rickey and Christina.
Offered by Rickey and Christina.
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
Your pelvic floor muscles are responsible for proper bladder, bowel and sexual function, proper posture and good spinal health. A pelvic floor physiotherapist can provide you with treatment to alleviate symptoms caused by muscles imbalance in your pelvic floor, such as sexual disfunction, tailbone pain, incontinence, pain during sex, pre and post-partum recovery, and much more.
Offered by Christina and Gabe.
Offered by Christina and Gabe.
IMS & Dry Needling
Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) and Dry Needling are two techniques that relieve tight muscles and myofascial tissue. As part of your treatment, a physiotherapist can use these techniques to decrease pain, improve mobility, release tension and relax tightened muscles.
IMS offered by Chris, Rickey, Christina and Karim.
IMS offered by Chris, Rickey, Christina and Karim.
Sports Physiotherapy
When most individuals think of sports physiotherapy, the treatment of major injuries comes to mind. While a sports physiotherapists can be integral in the rehabilitation of a broad spectrum of injuries, they can also play a critical role in preventing sports injuries, and even maximizing sports performance potential.
Offered by all Physiotherapists.
Offered by all Physiotherapists.
Craniosacral Physiotherapy
Craniosacral therapy is an advanced technique used to bring the cranial, spinal, and pelvic structures back into balance. Using specific techniques and exercises, your therapist can bring your body into realignment, increasing your energy, focus and mobility, while decreasing pain and tension.
Offered by Simina and Maria
Offered by Simina and Maria
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is often integrated into physiotherapy treatments for conditions like back pain, sports injuries, joint issues, and muscle tension. It complements other physiotherapy techniques by aiding in recovery, improving mobility, and restoring balance within the body.
Offered by Jen.
Offered by Jen.
Sports Physiotherapy
When most individuals think of sports physiotherapy, the treatment of major injuries comes to mind. While a sports physiotherapists can be integral in the rehabilitation of a broad spectrum of injuries, they can also play a critical role in preventing sports injuries, and even maximizing sports performance potential.
Offered by all Physiotherapists.
Offered by all Physiotherapists.
Craniosacral Physiotherapy
Craniosacral therapy is an advanced technique used to bring the cranial, spinal, and pelvic structures back into balance. Using specific techniques and exercises, your therapist can bring your body into realignment, increasing your energy, focus and mobility, while decreasing pain and tension.
Offered by Simina and Maria
Offered by Simina and Maria
Running Assessment
Our Running Assessments combine two appointments - one for diagnosis and treatment, and the second for active rehabilitation and sports performance. Through a combination of manual therapy, physiotherapy techniques, and specific stretching and strengthening exercises, we have you covered to support you and your running routine.
Offered by Chris.
Offered by Chris.
Our Physiotherapists
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Why Choose Physiotherapy at Electra Health?
Our physiotherapists are renowned in their fields and bring a tremendous amount of experience, education, and knowledge to the treatment room. With us, you can expect personalized, 1-on-1 treatment to get you feeling your best, fast. And for those whose injuries require active rehabilitation, our physiotherapists can walk you through correct form and movement in our on-site gym.
An added bonus? At Electra Health, we know that a multidisciplinary approach – combining complementary therapies – yields the best chances for recovery, prevention, and maintenance – no matter the condition. If you’ve tried everything and haven’t seen the results you wanted, try us. Our therapists can recommend a comprehensive, multidisciplinary treatment plan to get you back – and stay – feeling your best!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can I expect from an initial physiotherapy assessment?
In order to provide the best possible treatment plan, our physiotherapists perform an extensive assessment. An appointment for the initial physiotherapy assessment can be booked at any time, with or without a doctor’s referral. However some medical plans do require a doctor’s referral for coverage, so it’s best to check with your provider to assess your coverage requirements.
During this initial physiotherapy assessment, the physiotherapist may review your medical history, including an inspection of medical images like X-rays and MRIs. Both visual and hands-on assessment techniques are used; an accurate diagnosis can lead to a more appropriate and effective physiotherapy treatment plan.
How is sports physiotherapy different or unique?
Sports-related injuries are increasingly common. The types of physiotherapy treatment techniques applied in sports physiotherapy are not necessarily all that different from the type of physiotherapy treatments you’d receive when rehabilitating from an automobile accident, but they’re applied in a specific way to relieve tension in the surrounding areas and allow you to get back in the game. Sports physiotherapy often involves modified exercise programs too, allowing the individual to maintain a level of fitness and strength without causing more damage to the injured area.
I’m a runner, how can physio help me?
Running is an extremely demanding activity on your body. Some of the most common conditions physiotherapists in Vancouver see are Achilles tendonitis, shin splints, ankle sprains, patella femoral syndrome and low back pain. With our Running Assessment, we can determine how your gait and stride work with your body, and how it can impact your performance and/or contribute to injuries. The more you run the more often you should make sure your body is in perfect working order.
I have chronic back pain, will physiotherapy help me?
I have chronic back pain, will physiotherapy help me?
It all depends on what is causing the chronic back pain. Our physiotherapists are extremely skilled and have postgraduate training that is suited for relieving chronic pain. See: chronic pain and physiotherapy.
Do I need a Doctor’s referral for physiotherapy in Vancouver?
No, physiotherapy referrals from a doctor are only needed if it’s an ICBC related treatment for injuries sustained in a car accident more than 3 months ago or if it’s a requirement of your extended health care plan.
Does it make a difference which physiotherapist I see?
We suggest trying one of our Electra Health physiotherapists because each has their own areas of expertise, which require postgraduate training, specializations, etc. If you’re looking for a specific technique and can’t find it online, please give us a call at 604-685-4325 and our reception team can assist you.
Why is physiotherapy treatment important to rehabilitation?
The goal of physiotherapy treatment in this context is to help the patient restore a desired level of comfort and mobility. If someone injures a leg, a cast may help to heal a broken bone, but working through the physiotherapy rehabilitation process is how the patient can walk, run, and play normally again. Physiotherapy treatments help with pain management, as well as the mobility needed to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle.
Can you bill directly to my insurance company?
Yes. If you have extended health coverage, we can bill for almost all major insurance companies. We always recommend that you check with your insurance company prior to your appointment, if you are unsure.
You have so many therapists, how do I know when I need to see a physiotherapist, massage therapist, acupuncturist, chiropractor?
We get this question a lot. The best answer is this: if you wanted to see a physiotherapist, start there. At that point, if you want to add or try another practitioner, we can assist you with booking your next appointment. Our practitioners work collaboratively and can make suggestions for therapies, based on your needs.
Do physiotherapists treat fibromyalgia?
Yes, although fibromyalgia can be challenging to treat, our physiotherapists are very knowledgeable and experienced with fibromyalgia’s various stages and symptoms.
How do physiotherapy and massage complement one another?
Physiotherapy and massage therapy both aim to restore physical function. The majority of manual therapy techniques used to restore and prevent injury are practiced by both professions. Physiotherapy and massage, used together, makes therapeutic and practical sense.
While physiotherapy treatments seeks to restore physical function, massage therapy can also be useful for relieving stress, reducing muscle strain, and alleviating pain. Physiotherapy and massage, used together, will assist recovery from an injury or chronic condition faster; as well as allowing for a more comfortable and manageable recovery.
What is the relationship between physiotherapy and acupuncture?
Acupuncture treatments are designed to stimulate specific nerves in specific ways, encouraging the body to boost its own natural ability to achieve biochemical balance and improve blood flow. This can promote the effectiveness of physiotherapy treatments, because the body is already working more effectively toward its own recovery. Physiotherapy and acupuncture are often used together to assist in the rehabilitative process.
How is physiotherapy treatment different from chiropractic treatment?
Physical therapy is used primarily by patients in a rehabilitative context, working to restore a healthy and comfortable range of movement. Chiropractic treatments are designed to re-align the spine, taking a direct approach to manipulate bones and joints. The two modalities can complement one another for better overall patient wellness. Read more about the relationship between physiotherapy and chiropractic.