Our modern clinic is well situated on the second level of the Wholefoods building at 4th and Vine and is easily found by foot, bus, car or bicycle. From the outdoor courtyard, or the underground parkade (entrance off Vine, just opposite Safeway), take either the elevator or stairs to the 2nd level.
We are a group of registered physiotherapists with international training and a breadth of varied orthopaedic and sports experience. We are committed to continuing education, which is good for us and great for you. Look to our Team and Services pages to learn more about each therapist and how we practice.
We are a group of registered physiotherapists with international training and a breadth of varied orthopaedic and sports experience. We are committed to continuing education, which is good for us and great for you. Look to our Team and Services pages to learn more about each therapist and how we practice.
Services
Services
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We are a full service orthopaedic, sports and spinal physiotherapy clinic. We have private rooms and a well equipped open gym area. You will find amongst our staff expertise in all forms of orthopaedic physiotherapy, manipulation, acupuncture, Intramuscular stimulation, exercise and postural assessment and women's health.
Approach
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We always conduct a full assessment and are careful to spend the necessary time with our clients. We listen carefully and look in detail at the underlying causes of the injury, not just the injured part. All our therapists have an excellent orthopaedic knowledge base, as reflected by their undergraduate and post graduate university qualifications.
Therapy
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Often called "hands on, " this term captures a lot of gentle to moderate strength techniques. We include massage, joint mobilizations, soft muscle energy and active release techniques. Therapists who use this advanced technique have completed rigorous post graduate training and have successfully completed certifying exams.
Bike fitting
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If the angles of your body are off in relation to your bike you can painfully strain and aggravate muscles tendons and joints, particularly if you have had previous injury. Matt Powell and Jen Macpherson are experienced sports physiotherapists and active cyclists. Both have done specific training in bike fit method and have helped many cyclists achieve better comfort on their bikes.
Clinical Pilates
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Clinical Pilates is the combination of the Pilates exercise method and traditional physiotherapy to produce a safe exercise system with broad applications. Taught by West 4th Physio associate Karen Forsman, your clinical pilates program will be exercise rehabilitation tailored to your injuries and needs.
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