Physiotherapy helps diagnose and treat pain, injuries, and movement limitations so you can return to the activities that matter to you. Whether you are dealing with a recent injury, persistent pain, or looking to improve performance, treatment focuses on restoring mobility, strength, and efficient movement.

At Physio Theory, physiotherapy combines hands on treatment with individualized exercise programs and objective assessment tools to guide your rehabilitation. Your physiotherapist will assess how your body moves, identify the root cause of the issue, and create a personalized treatment plan to help you recover and perform at your best.

Treatment may include manual therapy, exercise rehabilitation, dry needling, acupuncture, vestibular and concussion therapy, and performance focused training depending on your needs and goals.

Physiotherapy can help with

• Sports and activity related injuries
• Neck and back pain
• Shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle injuries
• Post surgical rehabilitation
• Vestibular and concussion rehabilitation
• Running and golf related injuries
• Improving strength, mobility, and movement control

All sessions are provided by a registered physiotherapist and may be covered under extended health physiotherapy benefits.

Vestibular therapy focuses on the assessment and treatment of dizziness, vertigo, balance problems, and symptoms related to the inner ear and vestibular system. These conditions can affect how your brain processes movement and spatial orientation, often leading to dizziness, imbalance, nausea, motion sensitivity, or difficulty focusing during movement.

At Physio Theory, vestibular rehabilitation begins with a detailed clinical assessment to determine the underlying cause of your symptoms. This may include positional testing using specialized vestibular goggles to accurately assess eye movements and identify conditions such as BPPV or other vestibular disorders.

Balance and stability may also be evaluated using force plate technology to objectively measure how your body controls posture and weight distribution. These tools allow us to track progress over time and ensure rehabilitation is improving your balance and stability.

Treatment is then tailored to retrain the brain and nervous system through targeted exercises that improve gaze stability, balance, and tolerance to movement.

Vestibular therapy may help with

• Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
• Vestibular neuritis and labyrinthitis
• Persistent dizziness and imbalance
• Concussion related dizziness
• Motion sensitivity
• Visual dizziness and difficulty focusing
• Balance problems and fall risk

Treatment may include repositioning maneuvers for vertigo, gaze stabilization exercises, balance training, and progressive movement exposure to help your brain adapt and recover.

All vestibular rehabilitation sessions are provided by a registered physiotherapist with specialized training in vestibular and concussion rehabilitation and may be covered under extended health physiotherapy benefits.

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Concussion therapy focuses on the assessment and rehabilitation of symptoms following a concussion or mild traumatic brain injury. Common symptoms can include headaches, dizziness, balance problems, visual disturbances, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and sensitivity to light or movement.

At Physio Theory, concussion rehabilitation begins with a comprehensive assessment to understand how the injury has affected the brain, vestibular system, vision, balance, and overall physical function. This may include vestibular and eye movement testing, balance assessment using force plate technology, and evaluation of cervical spine function.

These objective measures help identify the specific systems affected by the concussion and allow progress to be tracked throughout rehabilitation.

Treatment is individualized and may include vestibular rehabilitation, visual and eye tracking exercises, cervical spine treatment, balance training, and progressive return to exercise protocols to safely guide recovery.

Concussion therapy may help with

• Persistent dizziness or vertigo after concussion
• Headaches related to concussion or neck injury
• Balance problems and instability
• Visual motion sensitivity
• Difficulty focusing or reading
• Exercise intolerance after concussion
• Return to sport or return to work planning

Rehabilitation focuses on gradually retraining the brain and nervous system so symptoms improve and you can safely return to normal daily activities, work, and sport.

All concussion rehabilitation sessions are provided by a registered physiotherapist with specialized training in vestibular and concussion rehabilitation and may be covered under extended health physiotherapy benefits.

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The Golf Assessment is designed to identify physical limitations that may affect your golf swing, performance, and injury risk. This comprehensive evaluation looks at how your body moves and how it contributes to your swing mechanics.

At Physio Theory, the assessment includes a movement screen based on the Titleist Performance Institute framework to evaluate mobility, stability, strength, and rotational control throughout the body. This helps identify physical restrictions that may influence swing efficiency or contribute to pain during golf.

The assessment may also include force plate testing to analyze balance, weight transfer, power generation, and asymmetries between the lead and trail side. These objective measurements help identify areas that may be limiting swing performance or contributing to injury risk.

Based on the findings, a personalized program will be developed to improve mobility, strength, and movement patterns specific to golf. This may include mobility work, strength exercises, and movement drills designed to support a more efficient and consistent golf swing.

The Golf Assessment is suitable for

• Golfers experiencing pain during or after playing
• Golfers looking to improve swing efficiency and power
• Players returning from injury
• Golfers wanting to improve mobility, balance, and rotational strength
• Athletes preparing for increased training or competition

Following the assessment, recommendations may include a structured exercise program, ongoing treatment, or performance focused training to help you move and perform better on the course.

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The Running Assessment is designed to identify movement patterns, biomechanical factors, and physical limitations that may contribute to running related injuries or reduced performance.

At Physio Theory, the assessment includes a detailed evaluation of strength, mobility, and running mechanics. This may involve treadmill running analysis using Run Easi sensor technology to measure running cadence, loading patterns, symmetry, and impact forces.

Force plate testing may also be used to evaluate balance, strength, and asymmetries that can influence running efficiency and injury risk. These objective measurements help identify areas that may be limiting performance or placing excessive stress on certain structures.

Your physiotherapist will analyze how your body moves during running and identify factors such as stride mechanics, loading patterns, and lower limb control that may contribute to pain or inefficiency.

Based on the findings, you will receive individualized recommendations which may include technique adjustments, strength and mobility exercises, and a structured plan to help improve running efficiency and reduce injury risk.

A Running Assessment may be helpful for

• Runners experiencing recurring injuries
• Shin splints, knee pain, or Achilles pain
• Preparing for races or increasing training volume
• Improving running efficiency and endurance
• Returning to running after injury

All assessments are performed by a registered physiotherapist and may be covered under extended health physiotherapy benefits.

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Physiotherapy treatment for injuries related to motor vehicle accidents is covered under ICBC. If you have been involved in a collision, physiotherapy can help address pain, restore movement, and support your recovery so you can safely return to normal daily activities.

At Physio Theory, your physiotherapist will perform a detailed assessment to understand the nature of your injuries and how they are affecting your movement and function. A personalized treatment plan will then be developed to support your recovery.

Treatment may include manual therapy, exercise rehabilitation, mobility work, and progressive strengthening to help restore normal movement patterns and reduce pain.

Common conditions treated after motor vehicle accidents include

• Neck pain and whiplash associated disorders
• Back pain
• Shoulder injuries
• Headaches related to neck injury
• Concussion symptoms
• Dizziness or vestibular symptoms
• Muscle and joint injuries

Physiotherapy treatment is typically pre approved by ICBC within the early recovery period following a motor vehicle accident. Please bring your ICBC claim number to your appointment so we can assist with direct billing when applicable.

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