Physiotherapy

 

As primary health care professionals, we combine our in-depth knowledge of anatomy and body function with specialized hands-on clinical skills to assess, diagnose and treat symptoms of illness, injury or disability. At Carlisle, all of our physiotherapists are professionally certified and regularly participate in advanced courses in manual therapy to study the most current treatments and techniques being adopted in our industry. Our practitioners strive to provide you with the unique skill set and proven treatment methods needed to help successfully rehabilitate your injury.

 

With your optimal health and independence in mind, we take a holistic approach to treatment. Assessments performed at our clinic examine your entire body. Here’s why: There exists an intricate connection between all parts of the human body. The body therefore should be viewed as a “whole,” rather than in isolated sections. Since there is a correlation between all of the body’s systems, the health of one system can ultimately affect the others. Health care providers need to acknowledge the complexity and interconnectedness of the human body in order to provide solutions that will truly heal our patients. At Carlisle, our goal is to restore, maintain and maximize your strength, function, movement and overall well-being by treating the source of your pain rather than the symptoms.

 

When you make an appointment with one of our physiotherapists, we will spend the entire duration of your appointment with you. You will not sit with an assistant, a heat pack or a machine! We pride ourselves in our work and will spend the necessary one-on-one time with you while you are in our clinic.

 

Our physiotherapists promote a proactive, self-management approach to your rehabilitation. We prescribe personalized therapeutic exercises, and provide you with essential education about your body, what restricts your motion, how to restore your mobility and independence, and how to avoid or prevent bodily harm.

 

At Carlisle Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, we are always happy to answer your questions. Contact our clinic today to speak directly to one of our physiotherapists.

Manual Therapy

 

Manual therapy is a comprehensive, hands-on approach, designed to normalize soft tissue (myofasical layer) and alleviate mechanical and visceral restrictions affecting the body. All registered massage therapists, physiotherapists and osteopaths at Carlisle perform this therapy. The ultimate goal of manual therapy is to assist and facilitate the natural healing processes of the human body.

Acupuncture

 

Acupuncture involves the insertion of fine sterile needles into specific points on the body to achieve a therapeutic effect. These acupuncture points are found along meridians or channels in the body through which energy (or ‘qi’, pronounced ‘chee’) flows. The needles can be rotated manually or stimulated electrically. Acupuncture helps to control pain, reduce inflammation and swelling, increase range of motion, and normalize imbalances in the autonomic nervous system. Many conditions may be treated by acupuncture, including acute strains/sprains, chronic pain, nerve pain, and headaches.

 

All of our practitioners administering acupuncture have completed over 100 hours of training and education through the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute or McMaster University Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Program.

Osteopathy

 

Osteopathy is the art and science of manual therapy treatment. The aim of osteopathy is to reposition the bones, muscles, organs, viscera and glands to give them the freedom to function better.

 

Dr. Andrew Taylor Still, the founder of osteopathy, once said that “structure governs function.” Dr. Still was suggesting that the human body and all of its unique parts can function correctly whenever those parts of the body are free to move.

 

Who can benefit from osteopathic treatment?

Osteopathic treatment is for people of all ages, from infants and children, to teens, adults, and the elderly. Even athletes in good physical condition can benefit from osteopathy. For any ailment that the human body endures, osteopathy can assist in augmenting the body’s own healing abilities.

 

Does osteopathy only treat bones?

No. Unfortunately, the name chosen by Dr. Andrew Taylor Still does not represent the full spectrum of treatment offered by osteopathy. A well trained osteopath looks at all of the systems that make up the body and treats each one accordingly, for the overall health of the patient. For example, a low back problem may be triggered by other (seemingly unrelated) issues with bones, muscles, connective tissue or discs. One of the most common problems assessed and treated by an osteopathic practitioner are the mobility restrictions of various body tissues resulting from abnormalities in the abdominal viscera (organs in the abdominal cavity).

 

What is cranial osteopathy?

The biomechanics of numerous cranial articulations are consistent and logical. These intrinsic movements of the cranial membranes and micro-movements of the cranial bones can be examined and influenced (through touch) by a well trained osteopath. Osteopaths are trained in the phenomenon known as PRM (primary respiratory mechanism), which is the intrinsic movement of bone, organ, viscera or gland. The movement occurs as a result of the histological movement of an organ’s fluid. Treatment is focused on normalizing these fluidic movements so that the system “breathes correctly.” This is a very important treatment for anyone who has suffered head trauma or concussion as a result of a motor vehicle or other accident.

Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation

 

What is Pelvic Floor?

Pelvic floor muscles are a group of muscles that attach to the front, back and sides of the pelvic bones and sacrum, and act like a hammock or sling supporting pelvic organs against gravity and increases in abdominal pressure.

 

What are the main functions of the Pelvic Floor?

Sphincter: controls openings of urethra, vagina, and rectum maintaining continence.

Support: supports internal organs (bladder, uterus, and rectum) against gravity.

Stability: assists in back and pelvic girdle stability.

Sexual: provides tone and blood flow necessary for sexual activity.

Sump pump: assists lymphatic system and veins in bringing blood back to the trunk.

 

Pelvic Floor rehabilitation includes whole body assessment and treatment, as well as specific evaluation and treatment of pelvic floor muscles, to address persistent low back and hip pain, pelvic pain, urinary incontinence (including pre- and post-operative rehabilitation in radical prostatectomy) and pelvic organ prolapse.

 

Pelvic pain can be caused by various conditions (vulvodynia, dyspareunia, vaginismus, genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), pudendal neuralgia (PN), bladder pain syndrome (BPS), interstitial cystitis (IC), chronic non-bacterial prostatitis, chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS), dysmenorrhea, endometriosis) and can be treated with pelvic floor rehabilitation.

 

Urinary Incontinence is an involuntary loss of urine on effort or physical exertion including sporting activities, coughing, sneezing (Stress Urinary Incontinence) or involuntary loss of urine associated with urgency (Urgency Urinary Incontinence). Overactive Bladder Syndrome (OAB) is urinary urgency, accompanied by increased daytime frequency and/or nocturia with or without urinary incontinence, in the absence of urinary tract infection or other disease.

 

It is a misconception to think that it is normal to have urinary leakage after childbirth or as you age, or that there is nothing you can do about urinary leakage.There are effective evidence-based treatment options to manage Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and regain your quality of life.

Massage Therapy

 

Massage Therapy has become an increasingly acceptable treatment for reducing stress, decreasing muscle stiffness or pain, and injury rehabilitation. A variety of massage techniques work the superficial and deeper layers of muscle and other soft tissue to promote relaxation, improve function and assist in healing. Massage Therapy can improve circulation and help decrease swelling. The benefits of massage are not restricted to muscular issues — insomnia, constipation and sinus pressure can all be treated with massage therapy. Prenatal massage is known to benefit pregnant women by alleviating pain and discomfort in all trimesters.

 

Most extended health benefit plans offer coverage for massage services when provided by registered massage therapists. Contact us today to book an appointment at Carlisle Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.