Question 1

What does a physiotherapist do?

Accepted Answer

Physiotherapy helps to restore movement and function affected by injury, illness or disability. It can also help to reduce your risk of injury or illness in the future. It takes a holistic approach that involves the patient directly in their own care.

Question 2

Do you do home visits?

Accepted Answer

You can still get physio treatment and pain relief without risking further injury with at home consultation and treatment. With an additional fee and depending on your location and schedule, home visits can be made for evaluation, manual manipulation and acupuncture. Home visits are limited to the Montreal area. Service charge fluxates depending on location. Please state in your contact you are interested in a home treatment.

Question 3

What if I feel pain while doing my exercises?

Accepted Answer

Push through discomfort but not pain. Pain is our bodies way of telling us something is wrong. Listen to your body and stop exercises if you are feeling pain. Of course, they may be some discomfort while performing your exercises but any severe pain is a big indication to stop and may result in further damage or injury, possibly prolong your recovery time. Check and consult with your therapist on your progress. Having more frequent visits can help guide your recovery safety and more rapidly. Book an additional session if needed and be sure to ask any questions regarding details of your exercises. Be honest with your therapist on the level of pain you are experiencing. In this instance pain doe not equal gain.

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