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Are you experiencing pain or decreased function but wishing for a strong, active, and healthy lifestyle?

You might have wondered how you can achieve your goals without feeling so uncomfortable because of your aches and pain.

You might also be in the larger population that has tried to mask their pains and symptoms with pain-relieving medications and anti-inflammatory drugs in no vain.

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Physiotherapy in Thunder Bay

Fortunately, at Fanti + Associates Physiotherapists the experienced team at the clinic can help in the recovery process by working to reduce your pain and ultimately restoring your health and fitness to your desired levels. This way, you can be stronger and more active in your day-to-day activities.

What Is Physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy refers to treating pain related to overuse, injury, or accident to restore and maintain movement and function to the affected body parts. It involves manual therapy, advice, and education.

Fanti + Associates Physiotherapists offers physiotherapy treatment in Thunder Bay.

Common conditions that are treated may include (but are not limited to):

  • Acute musculoskeletal injuries
  • Chronic musculoskeletal injuries
  • Low back pain
  • Sciatica
  • Repetitive strain injuries
  • Neck pain
  • Spinal conditions and nerve impingement
  • Hip pain and dysfunction
  • Knee pain and dysfunction
  • Bursitis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Elbow injuries
  • Wrist injuries
  • Foot/ankle pain
  • Postural dysfunction
  • Rotator cuff and shoulder injuries
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Headaches
  • Sports injuries
  • Arthritis
  • Motor vehicle accidents
  • Pre and post-surgical care
  • TMJ dysfunction (jaw pain)
  • Loss of muscle strength

What should I expect from my physiotherapy sessions?

Prior to arrival for your physiotherapy appointment, you will be requested to fill a registration Your physiotherapist (registered health care professional) will inquire about your medical history and all the information they can gather regarding your current issue. They will then conduct an assessment that aims to identify the root cause of your issue.

Your physiotherapist will also observe as you undertake some basic movements such as sitting, standing, or lying down. They may also try to move your limbs or joints as they observe the flexibility of those areas. Be sure to give your physiotherapist accurate feedback on how you are feeling.

After that, your physiotherapist will explain the results to you then work with you to formulate a suitable treatment plan for you considering your personal goals. Your first treatment could happen on the first day, depending on the treatment plan.

Your treatment could include any of the following:

  • Joint mobilization
  • Trigger point therapy
  • Postural correction and exercise prescription
  • Dry needling
  • Soft tissue massage
  • Post surgical exercises(physiotherapy after surgery)
After an assessment and diagnosis is concluded on your issue, your physiotherapist will be able to outline how many treatments you will need depending on your symptoms, the extent of your injury, how long you have experienced said symptoms, as well as your lifestyle and fitness levels before your injury/pain-related issue.
When you begin your physiotherapy treatment plan, most practitioners will start you off with around two appointments in a week. Severe cases might require three appointments a week. After one month or so, your physiotherapist might lessen the frequency to promote independent management of your condition as they also introduce at-home exercises.
This is a very individual experience and depends on a variety of factors. If you are experiencing pain from minor injuries, you might be required to have around three physiotherapy appointments. Soft tissue injuries, on the other hand, require six to eight weeks of physiotherapy appointments. Severe or chronic cases will require two or more months regarding how your progress goes with time to provide relief from injury pain.
A physiotherapy appointment usually lasts around 20 -25. The first session tends to be longer because of the assessment that your physiotherapist will do.

Will insurance cover the cost of physiotherapy services?

Please remember to visit your insurance company’s website to make sure the physiotherapist is covered, if you plan on using health insurance to cover the cost of the services.
  • hysiotherapy alleviates pain through pain relief exercises that enhance the movement of the targeted areas allowing you to be more flexible and stronger.
  • Physiotherapy increases mobilization by relieving tension and improving the range of motion in your joints.
  • Physiotherapy allows for injury prevention by taking care of the underlying cause of your injury.
  • Physiotherapy encourages the alignment of your musculoskeletal system by engaging you in postural correction and exercises.
  • Physiotherapy treats all kinds of soft tissue damage through treatments that enhance the healing process and eliminate the toxic waste that may be the cause of pain.

Begin your journey to wellness with us today by scheduling an appointment with our team of therapists fully registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. Feel free to call us through at our clinic on (807) 343-9311.

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Fanti & Associates Physiotherapists

Address: 678 John St, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 1Z6

Phone: (807) 343 9311