Did you know? In a national poll conducted by the Canadian Physiotherapy Association, 54% of Canadians age 18 and over believe they are less physically mobile now than they were 10 years ago.

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Physiotherapists are Movement  Specialists who can help you to move again. After proper assessment and diagnosis of your condition, your Cross Roads physiotherapist may use any of the following approaches in your customized treatment plan:

Manual Therapy (Mobilization and Manipulation)

We apply this hands-on treatment to joints of the spine and extremities as a means to restore movement and alleviate stiffness. This also has a positive impact on the movement of soft tissues surrounding the joints including muscles, ligaments and nerves.

Dry Needling/IMS and Acupuncture

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Depending on your needs, our physiotherapists are trained to provide dry needling and intramuscular stimulation (IMS), or traditional acupuncture.  Dry needling uses acupuncture needles to directly treat trigger points or muscle knots which are associated with chronic muscle tension and pain.  Traditional acupuncture has a holistic approach and involves the insertion of needles along classical meridians or acupuncture pathways to provide pain relief and promote healing.

Exercise Therapy

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Humans are born to move so the key to regaining independent function and to prevent the return of symptoms is to learn how to stay active. We will teach you a customized exercise program that will correct muscle imbalances, and improve posture, coordination and flexibility. Our clinic has a gym space housing the equipment that you may need during exercise such as Theraband, Bosu balls and balance discs. Success requires your active participation in exercise therapy.

Electro-Physical Agents

This term refers to modalities which we use to address your acute pain and/or any active inflammation in your joints and soft tissues. Modalities may include: the use of ice or heat, ultrasound, laser and electrical therapies such as Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and Interferential Current Stimulation. Electrical muscle stimulation is also used to train a very weak muscle to contract.

Other Services

Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy: Treatment of Female Urinary Incontinence

Many women believe that urinary incontinence (the involuntary loss of urine) is a normal part of the aging process. In fact, it is not normal and may be a symptom of further pelvic floor dysfunction. Incontinence may be a consequence of pelvic floor muscle weakness, pelvic organ prolapse, overactive bladder and other conditions. Physiotherapy for incontinence is a comprehensive treatment that retrains the pelvic floor muscles to contract in an optimal way, teaches behavioral techniques to change voiding habits, and examines environmental and dietary factors which impact bladder health. It is a highly effective and conservative way of treating incontinence. Women who require surgical treatment may still benefit from physiotherapy to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles and improve the outcome of surgery. Janet Leung is the Cross Roads physiotherapist with special training in pelvic floor physiotherapy. Please phone the clinic at 604-568-1337 to book an appointment with Janet.

Direct Access to Physiotherapy

Physiotherapists are primary health care providers. A referral is not required from your doctor to see a physiotherapist. Some extended health care plans may require a doctor’s referral for physiotherapy in order to receive reimbursement.

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FAQs

What should I bring to my first visit?
What should I wear to physiotherapy?
How long will each treatment last?

What should I bring to my first visit?
If you have filed an ICBC or WCB claim, you need to provide your claim information. We offer direct billing to most insurers such as Pacific Blue Cross, Sunlife etc. We will usually collect the relevant claim or insurance plan information by sending you a secure online intake form to complete ahead of time.

What should I wear to physiotherapy?
Wear comfortable and loose clothing if possible so that you can expose the area that needs to be evaluated and treated. If you have a knee injury, it is a good idea to bring a pair of shorts.

How long will each treatment last?
We typically suggest patients schedule 45 minutes for their initial visit to allow enough time for proper assessment and treatment. A 30-minute session is usually sufficient for subsequent treatments.