Restoring Health
for Years
ABOUT PHYSIOTHERAPY FIRST
A Dynamic Multidisciplinary Centre
Physiotherapy First is a dynamic multidisciplinary centre in Brampton that works closely with your family doctor and other healthcare professionals to provide the most complete, up-to-date rehabilitation science and service for you and your family.
We are skilled at offering preventative advice, providing treatment, utilizing rehabilitative techniques, and other care methods to address short-term and long-term impairments. We work with our patients to develop a full treatment plan that suits their unique needs and leads them to better self-care management.
Whether you need relief from sports injuries or a stiff neck, our physiotherapy clinic in Brampton has perfectly effective solutions for you. We attend to each patient individually, assuring you of the highest level of care and treatment. The brilliant team of physiotherapists, acupuncturists, massage therapists and chiropractors work together to help you reach your fitness/health goals.
Nurture Wellness.
Find Happiness.
WHAT PHYSIOTHERAPY FIRST OFFER
Our Services
Our Brampton services include physiotherapy, massage, mva, orthotics, acupuncture, chiropractic, wisb and much more.
Massage Therapy in Brampton
Massage Therapy in Brampton Massage is one of the oldest,
Chiropractor in Brampton
Chiropractic today is one of the largest primary-contact health care
Assistive Devices in Brampton
The clinic carries a number of braces for common injuries
Acupuncture Treatment in Brampton
Acupuncture is a technique where a thin, solid needle is
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy involves using a variety of strategies to help you function at your optimal potential…
Massage Therapy in Brampton
Massage Therapy in Brampton Massage is one of the oldest, simplest forms of therapy and is a system of stroking, pressing and…
Chiropractor in Brampton
Chiropractic today is one of the largest primary-contact health care professions in Canada with over…
Custom Orthotics in Brampton
With every step you take, the arches of your feet are under significant strain. Which can mean foot…
Assistive Devices in Brampton
The clinic carries a number of braces for common injuries to the wrist, ankle, elbow, and knee. The…
Acupuncture Treatment in Brampton
Acupuncture is a technique where a thin, solid needle is inserted into the skin at specific points…
Work Injury Treatment
Physiotherapy First is a well established rehabilitation clinic that specializes in Workplace accidents…
MVA Treatment
Physiotherapy First is a well recognized clinic in the MVA Rehabilitation Field. We have a fully…
Conditions We Treat
At Physiotherapy First, our physiotherapists treat a wide range of conditions including:
An essential part of physiotherapy treatments from our physiotherapists is to encourage an active role by our patients in their care and treatment plans. We work with our patients to help them integrate the prescribed treatment plan into their daily lifestyles.
Why Choose Us
We aim to provide quality physiotherapy services to the community of Brampton and the surrounding area. We are committed to client-centered services that respect the autonomy and dignity of the recipient and are bound by ethical principles to act with integrity, accountability, and judgment in the best interest of the client.
Each of our Brampton physiotherapists is university-educated, regulated healthcare professional. They also receive ongoing education and training to provide access to the latest physiotherapy techniques and treatments.
Experienced staff
We have a highly qualified Team of Health Care Professionals here to serve you
Best Quality
Providing a high standard of care and services
Best Care
We are committed to client-centered
services
Being Responsible
Being responsible and accountable to the community we serve
What Can Physiotherapy Treatment Involve?
Physiotherapy involves using various strategies to help our patients restore functioning and achieve their optimal potentials. Our Brampton physiotherapist work in partnership with individuals of all ages to address, identify, and treat potential barriers that could impede overall functioning.
Using this information, our physiotherapist in Brampton work without patients collaboratively to identify their personal goals and objectives while encouraging them to participate in the development of their treatment plans.
Some of the more common physiotherapy treatments we use include:
Manual Therapy
This physiotherapy treatment uses manipulative, hands-on techniques such as soft tissue mobilization, myofascial release, joint manipulation, massage therapy, various connective tissue techniques, mobilization of joints, and mobilization of neural (nerve) tissues. Our physiotherapists and other healthcare providers have and receive continual extensive training in the latest manual therapy techniques and methods.
Exercise Therapy
Patients are given a unique selection of exercises based on their current symptoms and recovery needs. The objective of exercises is to assist in reversing the current limitations, alleviating pain and strengthening the body to reduce the likelihood of future injuries. For patients with chronic conditions, exercise helps reduce the frequency and severity of those conditions. It may also include the use of physical therapy.
Movement Assessment And Analysis
Our Brampton physiotherapists will perform movement assessment and analysis reviews at set intervals. This allows us to take a closer look at the mechanics of your motions and mobility. Our goal is to take the information from the assessment and analysis and apply it to your treatment plan to help reverse any insufficiencies so you can achieve greater range of motion and movement with ease.
Electrotherapy
Electrotherapy utilizes electrical impulses to help stimulate the muscles, soft tissues, and connective tendons in the affected area. It also helps promotes healing, reducing pain, and treating other types of injuries for faster recovery. It can involve electrical or sound waves that help transmit energy into the tissues that helps treat inflammation, heal injuries, reduce and eliminate scar tissue, and can assist with improving blood flow and circulation into the affected tissues.
Education
An essential component of physiotherapy treatments in Brampton at Physiotherapy First is education. We want to help our patients to become more aware of their conditions, symptoms, causes, and other such impairments. Doing so, makes them feel more involved in their care and treatment plan. Furthermore, our physiotherapists are here to assist our patients throughout their recovery and care with open communications and ongoing collaboration to help our patients achieve their overall goals and objectives.
Pain Management
Another function of physiotherapy is to help our patients with pain management techniques for an improved lifestyle and state of functioning. Regular care can assist with proper posture, methods to use at home to reduce the severity and frequency of pain. Patients are given a unique selection of exercises based on their current symptoms and recovery needs. The objective of exercises is to assist in reversing the current limitations, alleviating pain and discomfort, and strengthening the body to reduce the likelihood of future injuries.
What To Expect During
Your Initial Consultation?
When you see a physiotherapist in Brampton at Physiotherapy First, they will perform a detailed assessment and evaluation that includes:
- Your Medical History
- Movement Patterns
- Range of Motion
- Reflexes
- Pain Level, and More!
- Current Symptoms
- Mobility Issues
- Strength
- Sensations
They will also review any relevant medical records, surgical notes, laboratory tests, and imaging results. Based on the initial consultation, your physiotherapist will discuss their findings in detail, provide education about your condition, and encourage you to help develop your individual treatment programs and goals.
Taking this approach allows our physiotherapists in Brampton to promote patient independence, including how you can better help yourself in your recovery. For instance, your physiotherapist may prescribe exercises as part of your treatment plan.
They will take the time to teach you the exercises to ensure you know how to do them correctly. Once you learn the exercises, you will be able to do them at home, in between your physiotherapy treatments. You are also taught how to set goals and how to recognize when you achieve those goals.
For our patients who have caregivers, we are happy to provide advice and education on how your caregiver can assist you when you are at home.
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FAQ
Commonly Asked Questions
Physiotherapy is the science of movement and function. Physiotherapy will help anybody who experiences difficulty with movement, strength and pain. It is especially helpful for clients who have sustained injuries, strains, fractures or any loss of movement. Physiotherapy will also help anyone looking to improve their endurance, mobility and strength.
Physiotherapists utilize many skills to help our clients. These include: manual therapy, exercises, acupuncture, ergonomic changes, bracing and/or orthotics. Your physiotherapist will explain each option prior to administration and inform you of its benefits or harm.
Yes! We encourage it. At Physiotherapy First, we believe in preventative health. The stronger and more mobile your body is, the less likely you are to sustain injuries. We can help with improving your flexibility, improving your posture, enhancing your sports performance, preparing you for your next race/tournament or just staying fit. Just as you would visit your dentist regularly, we stress the importance of maintaining good physical health and encourage everybody (injured or not) to be assessed by a physiotherapist regularly.
If your job consists of maintaining the same position throughout the day (i.e. lab researcher, office worker, assembly line worker), we encourage that you have an ergonomic assessment conducted by one of our physiotherapists. This will ensure minimal repetitive strain as well as optimizing your body mechanics while at work.
During the initial consultation, we assess you, not your injury. Beginning with a detailed interview, your physiotherapist will learn about you, your physical health, your body mechanics and your symptoms. We then use specific assessment methods to observe how your body moves and determine all possible causes of your symptoms. We will provide you with a diagnosis if one applies.
This will be followed by your first treatment session (included within the initial consult). Finally, you will be educated about your body and your symptoms, as well as provided with some advice on how to move and what to avoid.
The initial consultation is in private. It is one on one with a registered physiotherapist and is mandatory before beginning any physiotherapy program.
Your follow-up frequency and duration is determined at the end of your initial consult. Keeping your goals and barriers in mind, we work together to come up with a suitable timeline. As a rule of thumb, frequency is high (2-3 times/week) during the first few weeks of the program. This is to ensure that your symptoms are controlled and that the exercises and advice are being followed. Frequency usually drops as you become stronger, more mobile and are able to maintain your goals.
Follow-up sessions consist of a variety of therapeutic options that could include manual therapy, education, exercises, personal training and/or acupuncture. All follow-up sessions are with a registered physiotherapist.
All of our services are provided by registered physiotherapists (PT), registered massage therapists (RMT) or registered Chiropractors (DC). They are licensed and follow practice regulations set out by the College of Physiotherapist of Ontario or the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario. As such, our services are covered by insurance plans that offer physiotherapy, massage therapy and chiropractic benefits.
You are expected to check with your insurance provider regarding the amount and frequency of coverage you are entitled for. The sooner you know this information, the better we can develop your program with respect to frequency and duration.
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