Toronto Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy is a drug-free health care practice. Physiotherapy can be beneficial for many who suffer from musculo-skeletal conditions of the back or neck, or joint pain such as hips, knees, ankles, wrists, elbows or shoulders.

Your Emkiro Physiotherapist will begin with an extensive assessment that may include health history, evaluation of pain and movement patterns, strength, joint range of motion, and other orthopedic tests.

Based on this assessment, your physiotherapist will work in partnership with you to develop an individualized treatment program and prognosis.

Expect your physiotherapist to guide you in performing therapeutic exercises. Your progress will be monitored at follow-up visits and your physiotherapist may adjust your treatment according to changes in your body.

Patients should bring comfortable clothing that allows the physiotherapist easy access to the area of concern.

Your Emkiro Physiotherapist’s therapeutic treatment plan will involve education, exercise, and manual therapy components. Depending on your condition, this may include mobilization, manual therapy, work hardening, techniques and modalities to reduce pain, demonstration of therapeutic exercise, and education about your condition, treatment plan and prognosis for getting better.

By combining the principles of evidence-informed practice, evaluative skills, clinical and professional judgment, your physiotherapist will work closely with you, and often with other Emkiro health care professionals, to ensure that your health goals are met.

Yes, your Emkiro Physiotherapist can prescribe therapeutic exercises to improve range of motion, muscle strength, posture and gait. A therapeutic physiotherapy exercise program will be designed to address your individual health concern, and may involve exercises that can be done at Emkiro, home, or at the gym. To assist your recovery or maintain your functional independence, your physiotherapist may also prescribe assistive supportive or mobility devices, such as joint braces or crutches.

Prior to entering practice, physiotherapists must graduate with an entry-level Master’s degree from a physical therapy education program at one of 14 accredited universities in Canada.

In order to practice in Ontario, physiotherapists must be registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.

Yes. The majority of Toronto workers have partial or full coverage for Physiotherapy through their workplace health plans. OHIP does not cover these services (unless age under 19 or over 65). The physiotherapy patient is provided with a detailed itemized receipt listing the services provided, the credentials of the Emkiro Toronto Physiotherapist, as well as payment details for reimbursement.

Some insurance companies require a note from a physician for reimbursement purposes. Check with your insurance provider. If medically necessary, you can receive a note from one of the physicians at the clinic by appointment.

One of the most crucial parts of a successful physiotherapy treatment plan is what the patient does outside of the clinic. Ask your Emkiro Toronto Physiotherapist about exercises you can do to maintain and optimize your own health.