Your physiotherapist will follow four
steps to keep you moving:
Assess your health history, level of mobility, pain patterns, and your neurological and cardio-respiratory status. This will help your physiotherapist determine the condition’s impact on your physical function at work, rest, and play. In addition, your physiotherapist will examine relevant x-rays, laboratory tests, medical records, and surgical notes.
Diagnose your condition. Based on the assessment your physiotherapist can identify the source of the problem and provide you with a physiotherapist diagnosis.
Treat your condition. In partnership, you and your physiotherapist will develop an individualized treatment plan to meet your goals. Your physiotherapist will measure your progress regularly and adjust your treatment according to your needs and preferences. Physiotherapy treatment can include therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, acupuncture, and electrical modalities.
Advise you on how to manage your condition independently. By keeping you informed, your physiotherapist will help you prevent further recurrences or complications. Your physiotherapist is an excellent source for information on a wide range of health issues. Discover ways to keep yourself healthy, and prevent diseases or problems in the future by talking to your physiotherapist.
Refer to the link below for a more detailed description provided by the CPA (Canadian Physiotherapy Association)
http://www.physiotherapy.ca/getmedia/e3f53048-d8e0-416b-9c9d-38277c0e6643/DoPEN%28final%29.pdf.aspx
Assess your health history, level of mobility, pain patterns, and your neurological and cardio-respiratory status. This will help your physiotherapist determine the condition’s impact on your physical function at work, rest, and play. In addition, your physiotherapist will examine relevant x-rays, laboratory tests, medical records, and surgical notes.
Diagnose your condition. Based on the assessment your physiotherapist can identify the source of the problem and provide you with a physiotherapist diagnosis.
Treat your condition. In partnership, you and your physiotherapist will develop an individualized treatment plan to meet your goals. Your physiotherapist will measure your progress regularly and adjust your treatment according to your needs and preferences. Physiotherapy treatment can include therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, acupuncture, and electrical modalities.
Advise you on how to manage your condition independently. By keeping you informed, your physiotherapist will help you prevent further recurrences or complications. Your physiotherapist is an excellent source for information on a wide range of health issues. Discover ways to keep yourself healthy, and prevent diseases or problems in the future by talking to your physiotherapist.
Refer to the link below for a more detailed description provided by the CPA (Canadian Physiotherapy Association)
http://www.physiotherapy.ca/getmedia/e3f53048-d8e0-416b-9c9d-38277c0e6643/DoPEN%28final%29.pdf.aspx