Optimum Sport Performance & Health Centre #7 - 45966 Yale Road, Chilliwack, BC, V2P 2M3 P: (604)703-6470 • F: (604)393-7203		Physiotherapy WHAT IS PHYSIOTHERAPY? Physiotherapists manage and prevent many physical problems caused by illness, disease, sport and work related injury. Physiotherapists are skilled in the assessment and management of a broad range of conditions that affect the musculoskeletal, circulatory, respiratory and nervous systems. WHAT KIND OF TREATMENTS DO REGISTERED PHYSIOTHERAPISTS DO? Registered Physiotherapists provide a variety of treatments for musculoskeletal injuries including therapeutic modalities such as Ultrasound, Low Level Laser, Interferential Current (IFC), and Microcurrent, as well as manual treatments like joint manipulation/mobilization, soft tissue techniques, stretching, exercise prescription, and rehabilitation. WHAT KINDS OF INJURIES DOES PHYSIOTHERAPY WORK FOR? Challenges associated with back pain, repetitive strain injury, acute injury Sports injuries and provide advice on prevention and recurrence Post surgical therapy including modalities, exercises and return to sport/work/daily living activities Help you manage the physical complications of cancer and its treatment Specialized physiotherapists can help to manage incontinence Provide pre- and post-natal care and attend to other women’s health conditions Treat neck and back pain and other joint injuries Some physiotherapists with special training treat and manage respiratory and cardiac conditions HOW IS PHYSIOTHERAPY DIFFERENT AT OPTIMUM? Optimum sport physiotherapists take an active, evidence-based approach to the management of injuries and health conditions. Commitment to client-centered care is reflected in individualized treatment programs which are provided in a setting of one-on-one personalized care. UNIQUE FEATURES OF OUR PHYSIOTHERAPISTS: Extended treatment times (30-60 minutes one-on-one) Emphasis on active client involvement in the recovery process (digital picture home pictures) Full functional rehabilitation to ensure successful return to sport or life activitie Extensive post-graduate training in sport and orthopedics.