Northern Physiotherapy is a full service company. We have two locations to serve all your needs. If you don't see a service listed below, chances are we can provide what you are looking for. Any questions? Don't hesitate to contact us.

Sports Injury Treatment

State of the art modalities and individualized interventions are used to achieve return to sport, and injury prevention. Custom physiotherapy programs are designed to allow patients to achieve their maximal functional status. Home exercise programs are provided. Therapeutic taping may be used/ taught as indicated.

Spinal/Joint Manipulation/Mobilization

Gentle graded passive oscillations may be performed to soft tissue or joints, to alleviate pain or restore mobility. Very occasionally low amplitude, high velocity thrusts may be required to achieve the desired result.

Orthotics

Properly made orthotics can provide an artificial base of support to allow the entire body to function properly. Dysfunction of foot mechanics often leads to subsequent problems elsewhere in the body. Orthotics are prescribed based on a thorough examination of the entire lower portion of the body, from the lumbar spine to the toes. Orthotic are custom made from a lab using a casted mold of your foot, and can provide either maximum support, or cushioning and relief from excessive pressure.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is used as a therapeutic modality to encourage natural healing, relieve/reduce pain and improve function of affected areas of the body. Very fine sterile disposable needles are inserted through the skin and tissues at specific points.

Physical Reconditioning

Exercise programs are designed on an individualized basis with the needs and goals of the patients in mind. Physical reconditioning of the cardio-vascular and neuro-musculoskeletal systems is used to achieve maximal functional outcomes.

Falls Prevention

Specially designed programs to inhance your balance and strengthen lower extremities.

Osteoporosis Management

Build stonger bones with proper resisted exercises, and postural education.

Assistive Devices Program

On site at our Algoma St. location we have a licenced authorizer for the Assistive Devices Program (ADP). Assessments and application for mobility devices (four wheeled walkers) to access funding is available here!

Women's Health/Pelvic Floor Rehab

Exercise instruction for pelvic floor and bladder retraining. Education in post-mastectomy care.
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Chronic Neuromuscular Disorders

Use best practice guidelines for education and excercises in the treatment of parkinsons syndroms, post-stroke rehab, MS, and Diabetes management.

Language

Services are available in French (ask for Marie-Pier @ the Arthur St location) and also in Finnish (ask for Susanna @ the Algoma St location)!

Functional Capacity Evaluations/Work Hardening Programs

Northern Physiotherapy is equipped with rehabilitation equipment designed to replicate physical tasks required by many patients during a typical workday. Employers and insurers often utilize such services to provide information needed to best suit employees to appropriate positioning to minimize injury and maximize function.

Vestibular Rehabilitation

Treatment of BPPV and other vestibular disorders.