St. Thomas Wellness Centre provides an evidence-based physical therapy orthopaedic approach to injury rehabilitation, focusing on restoring movement, alleviating pain,
and facilitating recovery from various physical ailments. A registered physiotherapist assists in treating both existing injuries and preventing future health complications via:
Musculoskeletal Care: treating damage to muscles, bones, and connective tissues caused by sudden accidents (i.e., auto or workplace injuries), repetitive strain or natural degenerative changes.
Neurological Recovery: improving mobility, balance and physical strength for individuals living with conditions such as Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries or stroke survivors.
Respiratory & Heart Health: using specialized breathing exercises and cardiac rehabilitation to support patients with lung diseases (i.e., asthma, COPD) or cardiovascular issues to improve overall endurance and cardiorespiratory function.
Surgical Rehabilitation: providing essential post-operative care following orthopedic surgical procedures to ensure a safe and effective return to daily activities.
Sports Injury Rehabilitation & Prevention: treating athletic injuries (i.e., sprains/strains, dislocations, fractures) and providing strategies to help athletes reduce the risks of injury in the future.
Chronic Pain Management: managing long-term conditions (i.e., arthritis, fibromyalgia) by teaching patients pain-reduction techniques and exercises to restore functional movement.
Our physical rehabilitation process begins with a comprehensive health screening, objective measures analysis including range of motion testing,
orthopaedic evaluation, and strength testing. Gathering information on your baseline function
assists in the design of a highly effective, personalized physical therapy program suited to your needs and goals.
Your prescribed course of treatment will focus on alleviating pain or discomfort, improving joint mobility, correcting muscle
imbalance, and enhancing work-sport or activities of daily living performance.
Our approach offers a focused assessment on structure and function together with three stages of care: