Orthopedic Manual Therapy
Orthopedic manual therapy is the assessment and treatment of joint, neuromuscular or fascial problems with hands-on treatment, education and exercise. Our orthopedic manual physiotherapists are FCAMPT-Certified and have up to 30 years of clinical experience. Our approach is centered on helping you reach your goals by integrating evidence-based practices, education, functional movement re-education, manual therapy and exercise. We help you understand the root cause of your symptoms, and prioritize prevention and injury recurrence.
We treat:
- Headaches
- Neck and shoulder pain
- Thorax pain
- Lower back and sacroiliac joint pain
- Sciatica and other nerve problems
- Hip and knee osteoarthritis
- Foot and ankle pain
- Postural problems
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Sports injuries
- Fibromyalgia
- Osteoporosis and osteopenia
An orthopedic manual therapy assessment often includes:
- A thorough history
- A detailed observation of posture, body mechanics, 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 continue to do the things you love!
Common Treatment Strategies:
- Education
- Manual therapy
- Individualized exercise
- Functional movement retraining
- Breathing, posture and neuromuscular motor control retraining
- Central nervous system desensitization
Additional training in supplementary treatment approaches:
- Advanced Orthopedic Manual Therapy certification (CAMPT)
- Dry needling and acupuncture
- Advanced pain science
- Exercise programming and coaching
- Mindful movement
- Yoga instruction
- Swiss ball exercise training
- Yoga tune up
- Urban Poling
- Return to running
We are CAMPT-Certified!
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.
