Services
I offer the following techniques and services
(click on each for additional information)
Physiotherapy assessment and treatment for muscle and joint problems
Online Physiotherapy / Virtual Physiotherapy
"Hands-on" therapy (manual and manipulative therapy)
Dry Needling (KinetaCore Certified)
Movement assessment for injury prevention
Sport specific individual strengthening and mobility program
Amy Fahlman, BSc PT, MCl Sc (manip), FCAMPT
Common Injuries and Conditions
7 issues holding you back from physiotherapy
1. I don’t know what a physiotherapist does. Physiotherapists are trained in movement. You could benefit from seeing a physiotherapist if you have pain or limitations while doing a certain activity or movement, if you had to alter your usual actives because of an injury, or even if you want to prevent an injury before you start a new activity.
2. How do I know if it is too early or too late to see a physiotherapist? Research has shown it is best to visit a physiotherapist 2-4 weeks after your pain, injury or limitation starts. It is much quicker to resolve an injury if we stop it before it has been occurring for a while. However, don’t worry if you don’t make it to a physiotherapist this quickly. I have had patients come for their first appointment after 15-20 years of being in pain, and still had positive results!
3. I don’t have enough time. I am now offering convenient online physiotherapy appointments. To learn more click here.
4. It’s too expensive. Physiotherapy can be expensive, but it is covered under most private insurance plans. Because physiotherapy has a large amount of research to support it, most insurance plans allocate a significant amount of funds towards physiotherapy treatment. Research has shown the combination of Hands-on therapy and exercises (which I provide) has more successful recovery in fewer number of treatments, using less of your personal income or insurance coverage.
5. I've heard it is painful. Though some treatment techniques can be painful, I work within your pain tolerances to make sure you aren’t uncomfortable. I do not proceed with a treatment or technique without checking to make sure you understand what the treatment entails, and that you are ok with it before proceeding.
6. I haven’t seen my family doctor to get a prescription yet. Sunlife Insurance has recently lifted the requirement of a doctor’s prescription for reimbursement of physiotherapy services. Check with your insurance company to confirm the requirements of your policy.
7. I can’t find a clinic that is at a convenient location for me. I work at a central location with free parking, 250 City Center Avenue (conveniently close to Art-is-in Bakery). I also offer online physiotherapy appointments for those that can’t find time to get out of the office, or are too far away.
