Physiotherapy

The heart of the physiotherapy profession ... is understanding how and why movement and function take place. Physiotherapists are highly skilled and autonomous health professionals who provide safe, quality client-centered physiotherapy through a commitment to service availability, accessibility and excellence. The profession is shaped by scientific evidence and the education and competencies of the physiotherapists delivering the services. Physiotherapy is grounded in the belief that, to be effective, its services must respond to the changing needs of populations and our health system. A physiotherapist’s practice may involve clients of all ages in a variety of settings providing health services in many contexts from wellness, health promotion and prevention, acute care and rehabilitation, to disability and disease management. Physiotherapy is a primary care, autonomous, client-focused health profession dedicated to improving quality of life by:

Promoting optimal mobility, physical activity and overall health and wellness;
Preventing disease, injury, and disability;
Managing acute and chronic conditions, activity limitations, and participation restrictions;
Improving and maintaining optimal functional independence and physical performance;
Rehabilitating injury and the effects of disease or disability with therapeutic exercise programs and other interventions; and
Educating and planning maintenance and support programs to prevent re-occurrence, re-injury or functional decline.

Physiotherapy is anchored in movement sciences and aims to enhance or restore function of multiple body systems. The profession is committed to health, lifestyle and quality of life. This holistic approach incorporates a broad range of physical and physiological therapeutic interventions and aids including but not limited to multiple manual techniques such as Mulligans, McKenzie, muscle energy technique, joint mobilization, soft tissue massage, myofascial release, soft tissue cupping, ultrasound and electrical modalities.

At MCA Wellness Clinic our physiotherapist’s goal is to alleviate pain, optimize functional mobility and aid patients in returning to their prior activity level. Physiotherapy services at this clinic include but are not limited to:

Joint Replacement Care/Rehabilitation
Orthopedic Injuries
Arthritis
Headaches
Foot & Ankle Pain
Elbow & Wrist Pain
Pre and Post Surgical Rehabilitation
Sports Injuries
Sprains & Strains
Neck & Back Pain
Shoulder & Knee Pain
Bursitis & Tendonitis

Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy. Although pelvic dysfunction predominantly affects females, up to 16% of males suffer as well. Symptoms include pelvic pain, pressure, pain during sex, incontinence, incomplete emptying, and visible organ protrusion. Tissues surrounding the pelvic organs may have increased or decreased sensitivity or irritation resulting in pelvic pain.

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction can be caused by:

1. HYPOTONICITY (Weak pelvic floor muscles): contributing to stress incontinence, urge incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. Incontinence is NOT a normal part of aging

2. HYPERTONICITY (Tight pelvic floor muscles): contributing to Urinary and Fecal Urgency, Urge Incontinence, Chronic Pelvic Pain, Dyspareunia, Vaginismus, Vulvodynia, Pudendal Neuralgia, Interstitial Cystitis and Chronic Prostatitis

Care plans will aim at strengthening, stretching and coordination of muscle activation to name a few. Your assessment and treatment may require an internal exam but this is optional. Your pelvic floor physiotherapist will discuss your options with you as it pertains to your specific case.

"Reference: Canadian Physiotherapy Association"

Elvis Fernandez & Amanda Pereira

HOURS:

Sunday: Off
Monday: 5 pm - 8 pm - Elvis
Tuesday: Off
Wed: 9 am - 8 pm - Amanda
Thursday: Off
Friday: 5 pm - 8 pm - Elvis
Saturday: Off

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2245 Queen St. East MAIN FLOOR Toronto Beaches

PHYSIOTHERAPY

Physiotherapy

Elvis Fernandez & Amanda Pereira