Orthopedic Manual Therapy

Our orthopedic manual physiotherapists are FCAMPT-certified and have up to 30 years of clinical experience. We provide a holistic approach based on evidence-based practices integrating education, manual therapy and exercise. We help you to understand the root cause of your symptoms, and prioritize prevention and injury recurrence.
Common conditions treated: 
• headaches • neck and shoulder pain • thoracic disorders • low back pain • sacroiliac joint pain • osteoarthritis • sciatica and other nerve problems • hip and knee problems • foot and ankle pain • repetitive strain injuries • scoliosis • sports injuries • fibromyalgia and persistent pain . hypermobility spectrum disorders
Common treatment strategies:  
 • education • manual therapy • functional movement retraining • breathing and neuromuscular retraining • postural strategies • central nervous system desensitization
Additional training in supplementary treatment approaches:
•  Advanced Orthopedic Manual Therapy certification (CAMPT) •  Advanced pain science • Dry needling and acupuncture • Exercise programming and coaching • Mindful movement • Yoga instruction • Swiss ball exercise training • Yoga tune up • Urban Poling  • Return to running

We are CAMPT-certified!

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FCAMPT-certified physiotherapists have completed extensive post-graduate  manual therapy education and have attained internationally recognized qualifications in hands-on manual therapy.

FCAMPT-certified physiotherapists offer advanced clinical expertise and specialized training in hands-on treatments to help you:

  • Get better using techniques that meet international standards
  • Recover faster by targeting the root cause of the problem
  • Stay healthier by educating you about your condition to prevent recurrence

To learn more about this approach, visit CAMPT.

Orthopedic manual therapy is the assessment and treatment of joint, neuromuscular or fascial problems with hands-on treatment, education and exercise.

An orthopedic manual therapy assessment often includes:

  • a thorough history
  • a detailed observation of posture, bodymechanics, ergonomics, functional movement patterns
  • a hands-on examination of the relevant articular(joint), myofascial, neural and visceral structures
  • specific tests that help to differentiate the root cause
  • hands-on techniques to reduce pain and restore mobility in the articular, myofascial, neural, visceral systems
  • progressive, individualized exercises to restore timely and coordinated movement patterns, muscle balance and patterning, strength and stability, functional movement patterns
  • education to help you understand your symptoms and develop the tools to manage your condition independently and prevent relapse.

The key goals are to decrease pain, restore range of motion and functional movement patterns, and prevent recurrence, so that you can continu to doing the things you love!