Why choose a Rehab Hero Physiotherapist?
Top Notch.
Rehab Hero is an evidence based clinic with locations in Markham and North York, this means our treatments are based off the most up-to-date clinical research. Our physios will involve you every step of the way, it is important to us that you keep an active involvement in the plan. Each physiotherapist is a university educated health professional that have been trained to diagnose, treat, and manage physical problems caused by injuries, disease, conditions, illness, aging, or a sedentary lifestyle (long periods of inactivity). Our team is always learning through continued education courses to provide you with top notch care.
One on One.
Our Greater Toronto Area physiotherapists specialize in hands-on manual therapy and one-on-one corrective exercises. We work in many areas including orthopaedics, post-surgical rehabilitation, heart and cardiac conditions, chronic overuse injuries, and acute sports injuries. We target the root of your problem, not just the symptoms that you are experiencing. We aim to give you the best physiotherapy treatment possible.
Goal Oriented.
Your physio will work with you on your goals by creating a realistic and achievable plan. Short term goals may include reducing pain and improving movement. Medium term goals may focus on strengthening any weaknesses and improving balance. Long term goals may focus on longevity, injury prevention, and movement optimization. We know that you want to return to the sports you love, the work that puts food on the table, and back to living the independent life you love.
Conditions Treated With Physiotherapy
Neck Pain
Back Pain
Sports Injuries
Overuse Injuries
Surgical Rehabilitation
Foot Pain
Shin Splints
Knee and Hip Pain
Ligament Tears
What to Expect
At Rehab Hero you can expect to work one-on-one with a physiotherapist every single time. Our clinic has both closed treatment rooms for privacy as well as open concept treatment areas for easy access to the movement area and exercise equipment. Your first visit will include a thorough examination that includes a verbal history, a physical examination, movement assessment, strength assessment, joint range of motion tests, orthopaedic tests, and neurological tests (such as reflexes). If required, you will be referred out to your medical doctor for further examination in the form of x-rays, MRI, diagnostic ultrasound, bone scans, blood work and laboratory tests, medical records, and surgical notes. This information will be used to determine both your diagnosis and plan of management.
We leave no stone unturned.
Tailored Treatments
Your Physiotherapist will use all information gathered during the Initial Assessment to create your individualized and customized treatment plan. Your physiotherapist will involve you every step of the way in your unique plan to achieve your goals.
There are no cookie cutter treatments here.
What’s included.
Medical history investigation, and orthopaedic examination
Exercise rehabilitation and prehabilitation programming (at home and in clinic)
Soft tissue therapy (also known as sports massage, or deep tissue massage)
Joint mobilization and/or joint manipulation
Therapeutic Kinesio Taping
Education! Know the do’s and don’ts as well as the natural recovery timeline
Postural and Ergonomic Advice
You Can See a Physiotherapist If You Experience:
Pain
Swelling
Inflammation
Limited Range of Motion
Difficulty Walking
Difficulty Moving
Issues Playing a Sport
Stiffness
Weakness
Muscle Tension
Muscle Aches
Disrupted Activities of Daily Living
Numbness or Tingling
What Is a Physio Treatment?
By definition a physiotherapy is an umbrella term used to include many different modalities including exercise, rehab/prehab, deep tissue massage, acupuncture, sports massage, and joint mobilization. Each and every physio treatment will be different as it will depend on how you feel and how you move. This treatment will follow a movement assessment and it will be individualized to you.
Soft Tissue Mobilization
Soft Tissue Mobilization refers to the type of manual therapy that involves massaging tense muscles. At the Rehab Hero Clinic all therapists are trained to perform Soft Tissue Mobilization in the form of Sports Massage, Deep Tissue Massage or Myofascial Release Therapy.
With this type of therapy it is not uncommon to feel some soreness in the first two days following treatment. This soreness is typically similar to the same type of soreness experienced after your first workout. This occurs as the muscles start to recover from the controlled microtrauma created from the massage.
The goal of this type of treatment is to reduce pain, restore joint function, and to reduce muscular tension. Soft Tissue Mobilization can be used for both acute and chronic conditions.
Joint Mobilization
Joint Mobilization is the therapeutic modality that aims to restore joint motion and joint function. Your therapist will contact your joint directly and gently oscillate it in the direction of range that it is restricted in. This can be used for any joint in the body including your hands, feet, hips, shoulders, and spine. Joint Mobilization is often also used for joint related pain issues including rib joint irritation or hypomobility. Occasionally you may hear a soft pop or crack noise which is a normal occurrence when gas from joint fluid is released. Mobilization also helps to circulate joint fluid to promote the delivery of nutrients to the cartilage of your joint.
“Rehab” Rehabilitation
Rehab or Rehabilitation refers to exercises that are recovery in nature. These types of exercises are prescribed based off of your diagnosis and movement assessment. Depending on your current issue, these types of exercises may focus on proprioception, motor control and motor patterning, tissue tolerance and strengthening, muscular endurance, joint stability, or muscular lengthening. By doing so, the exercises prescribed will aim to restore joint function, reduce pain, reduce muscular tension, and return you and your body to it’s pre-injury state.
Rehab is the current gold standard for long term results. At the Rehab Hero clinic, rehab is used in conjunction with manual therapies such as joint mobilization and soft tissue therapy.
“Prehab” Prehabilitation
Prehab is the prescription of exercises to prevent injury or to prepare you for surgical intervention. Exercises prescribed will be based off of a comprehensive movement assessment that takes a look at deficits in range of motion, mobility, flexibility, strength, endurance or joint stability. You do not necessarily need to be in pain to be prescribed these exercises as they are preventative in nature. Prehab is best used to prepare your body for your active lifestyle. Prehabilitation can be done by everyone of all ages. Whether you are a teenager that is looking to perform well in sports or a senior looking to maintain their mobility, prehab can help.
Acupuncture / Electro Acupuncture
Acupuncture is offered here at Rehab Hero in the form of Medical Acupuncture, and with or without intramuscular stimulation (IMS) or electro-acupuncture. The benefits of acupuncture include pain relief through an analgesic effect, improved healing times through the release of growth hormone, and improved local circulation. It is used for improving healing and is used for the restoration of healing nerve and muscle function.
Performance Therapy
Performance Therapy refers to therapy that aims to get your body performing at its best. With this type of therapy you will work 1-on-1 with our Physios that are also Personal Trainers. Here you will learn how to safely lift weights, how to warm up, and how to cool down your training sessions. With this type of therapy you can expect to receive a training program that keeps your fitness goals a priority.
It is for those who are just getting into an active lifestyle. We know that learning how to exercise can be overwhelming and our physios are here to help you start on the right path.
It is also for those who are looking to optimize their movement to break through plateaus. At Rehab Hero you will get the expert knowledge of physiotherapist combined with the fitness programming of a Personal Trainer.
Made to Move
Do You Take Insurance?
Yes! Rehab Hero is covered by most private health insurance and health benefits providers. For more information on how to claim your health benefits, contact your insurance provider. Direct billing services are available at our clinics in Markham and North York.
Is It Covered By OHIP?
As a private practice the Rehab Hero Clinic is not an OHIP-funded physiotherapy clinic.
How Much Does a Treatment Cost?
The prices of a physiotherapy treatment will vary depending on the length of time required and the type of treatment provided. A full detailed list of clinic offerings can be found on our website booking page.
Do I Need To Be Referred By A Doctor First?
Not at all. Physiotherapists are considered primary health care providers meaning that you can directly see one without needing a doctor referral or doctor’s note. However some insurance companies may required a medical doctor to refer you to a physiotherapist in order for you to claim your health benefits. Contact your insurance provider to to find out what your health coverage requirements are.
Where Is The Clinic Located?
Our Markham clinic is located at Woodbine and Steeles. The location is easily accessible by car since the clinic is right off of HWY 404 and has ample amounts of free parking. Our clinic in North York is located at Sheppard and Yonge. This location has direct TTC subway access underground, with validated parking options with Whole Foods and Rexall.
