Physiotherapy
Physiotherapists treat the whole body. We believe in an interdisciplinary approach to rehabilitation including physiotherapy, registered massage therapy, and injury or sport specific exercise programs. Our focus is on orthopaedic medicine: the treatment of muscles, joints, and soft tissue problems of the spine and limbs.
When should I consider your Clinic?
- If you are a high level athlete or have a specialized need (such as rehabilitation after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction), we have physiotherapists with high levels of expertise in this area.
- If you have a complex musculoskeletal problem, perhaps unimproved after previous attempts at treatment, we have physiotherapists who are Fellows of Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy, and are highly skilled practitioners in these fields.
- If you are a dancer, and require physiotherapy secondary to any acute or chronic injuries, we can help. Physiotherapy is also an excellent choice for a dancer interested in injury prevention and strength and conditioning with an emphasis on core strength and feet/ankles.
- If you require acupuncture or similar physiotherapy treatments, Boyd Glyn-Williams is certified to provide this type of service.
- If you complain of a general physical problems including low back pain, shoulder pain or neck pain, the high level of expertise available to you at this Clinic will secure accurate and focused treatment.
Typically we treat problems such as:
- Arthritis
Physiotherapy treatment for joint inflammation - Ergonomics
Evaluation and resolution of postural problems and work-related injuries, including carpal tunnel syndrome, low back and neck pain - Orthopaedics
Treatment of muscles, joints and soft tissues problems of the spine and limbs including use of manual therapy and electrotherapy - Orthotics
Physical therapy gait and postural assessment and prescription or orthotics - Osteoporosis
Physiotherapy exercise prescription to strengthen bones and prevent falls and fractures - Overuse syndromes
Physiotherapy treatment for tendonitis - Paediatrics
Physiotherapy treatment of children under 16 who have orthopaedic and neurological conditions - Post-surgical issues
Physiotherapy for spinal discectomy and fusion, hip and knee replacement - Post Motor-Vehicle Accident
Physiotherapy for conditions related to car accidents - Pre and Post natal care
Physical therapy treatment for pre and post pregnancy conditions - Rheumatology
Physiotherapy treatment of accute and chronic conditions characterized by inflammation, soreness and stiffness of muscles, and joint pain due to degenerative joint disease - Spinal Manipulation
Physiotherapy treatment strictly reserved for physiotherapists who completed advanced physiotherapy training and exams in Spinal Manipulation Therapy and who became Fellow of Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapists (FCAMT) - Sports Injury
Physiotherapy treatment of sprains, strains, ligament tears and other athletic injuries using techniques such as sport specific exercises, taping, bracing, laser, ultrasound and electrotherapy - Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ)
Physiotherapy treatment of discomfort, pain or degenerative joint disease in the jaw muscle function and neck and shoulder muscles such as osteoarthritis, as well as rheumatoid arthritis in the jaw joint - Work Injuries
Assessment and treatment of conditions covered by Workers Compensation Board - General Exercise Therapy
Individualized progressive exercise programmes appropriate and specific to the Client’s needs, supervised by a certified exercise therapist
Some of the modalities used by physiotherapists include
- Orthopaedic Manual Therapy
- Soft Tissue Mobilisation
- Electrotherapy
- Lazer
- Traction
Who has access?
Everyone in BC has direct access to physiotherapy services. As a result, a doctor’s referral is not necessary. However, we recommend you consult your physician. In most cases, this will promote a team approach to your rehabilitation. When a private insurance group such as ICBC is involved, an initial referral is useful. Patients covered by WCB must obtain a doctor’s referral.
Fees
Those on Premium Assistance and with an active Medical Services Plan are entitled to 10 visits per year. A user fee of $22 ($35 with Boyd Glyn-Williams, who combines acupuncture with physiotherapy) per visit is payable at the time of the visit. Patients with active ICBC coverage pay a $25 fee at the time of each visit. Patients with active WCB coverage are entitled to 22 visits or 8 weeks of physiotherapy, whichever comes first. There are no user fees. Registered First Nations’ members are charged a $22 user fee ($35 with Boyd) each visit. The private fee is $70 for the first session and $60 for each consecutive one. The length of the session varies depending on the complexity of the problem being treated, the number of necessary modalities, and the duration of educational sessions specific to the injury. Please note that in most cases treatments rendered at this Clinic exceed the standard clinical time.
Visits
The initial visit will begin with the subjective examination in the form of questions and answers focusing on your reasons for seeking help from a physiotherapist. This is followed by the objective examination where your therapist will look at the part of your body appropriate to your problem. For most conditions you will need to remove at least some of your clothes. If you have a neck problem you will need to remove your upper body clothing and for a low back pain problem you will need to remove lower body clothing also. The Clinic will provide you with shorts or gowns to wear (or you could bring your own). You should feel very comfortable during this process. If you would prefer a female or male therapist, you need to make it clear when you book in. After the examination is completed, your physiotherapist should give you a working diagnosis and the kind of treatment he/she has in mind, with some idea of how long that should go on for. Once you consent, the treatment will commence during your first visit. It is important you clearly understand what is being aimed for and why various techniques are being performed. All previous medical records pertinent to your condition could be faxed or e-mailed to the Clinic prior to the initial session.
