physical therapy

At Flowstate Physiotherapy we specialize in physical therapy treatment for orthopedic injuries ranging from muscle strains and tendonitis to bone stress injuries, fractures, and postoperative rehabilitation. Some of the most common injuries we treat include: low back pain, lumbar radiculopathy (disc herniation or bulging), Achilles tendonitis, ITB syndrome, runner's knee (patellofemoral  pain syndrome), shin splints, hip labrum tears, plantar fasciitis, and hamstring strains. 

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Manual Therapy

  • Our physical therapists use a variety of techniques including massage, joint mobilization and manipulation, IASTM (instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization), kinesiotaping, and cupping to help restore your body.

    Manual therapy treatments can often provide immediate results of increased range of motion and reduced pain. Your physical therapist with Flowstate Physiotherapy may use one or multiple of the manual techniques listed above to decrease pain, improve blood flow, reduce guarding, and desensitize the nervous system. The result is usually an increased range of motion and mobility.

    Research has shown that manual therapy techniques are always best paired with therapeutic exercise to facilitate neuromuscular re-education so that you can actively achieve a full range of motion and restore optimal movement patterns. This helps maintain the short-term results from manual techniques for long-term changes and success. Your physical therapist will determine the correct exercises for you to do to ensure maximal results. 

    Manual therapy can also play a large role in recovery to help decrease inflammation and reduce muscle soreness after hard efforts. At Flowstate Physiotherapy, we use manual therapy not only for injury rehab, but also to help you feel your best and optimize recovery during training and after big races.

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Dry Needling

  • Dry needling is able to access deeper levels of tissues than other manual therapy treatments. It can directly affect your muscles and nervous system to help stimulate healing and manage pain. Dry needling can help a multitude of different injuries, including muscle strains, chronic pain, headaches, joint stiffness, scar tissue restrictions, and tendinopathies.

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Physical Therapy for runners

  • At Flowstate Physiotherapy, we understand the unique needs and demands of runners. That’s because we are runners too - we speak your language and share your passion. We know that every run matters, and that "just stop running" isn't a solution. We will not only address your injury, but we will also keep your training on track and help you run more efficiently. Our expertise in running biomechanics and gait analysis allows us to identify the root cause of your pain so that it doesn’t return.

    Although some injuries do require complete rest from running, more often than not we can help you adjust your training so that you can keep running while you rehab. We have the knowledge and expertise to guide you back into your typical mileage safely when you are ready, so that you don’t end up re-injured.

    We also have specialized equipment to help runners through their recovery process including a Lever Body-weight Support Treadmill system.

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Therapeutic Exercise

  • While manual therapy and dry needling often assist in a fast reduction of pain, the results you achieve from therapeutic exercise will provide lasting pain relief and restore your function back to your prior level and beyond.

    Physical therapists are highly trained in the biomechanics of human movement and exercise prescription. Your physical therapist at Flowstate Physiotherapy has the knowledge and skill set to prescribe the appropriate exercise, volume of exercise, and type of muscle contraction and duration all based on the individual, the specific injury, the healing time frame, and the type of tissue involved.

Physical Therapy for Golfers

  • At Flowstate Physiotherapy, we understand the unique demands of golf and how limitations in mobility, strength, and movement quality can impact both your swing and your body. Our TPI Certified Level 2 Medical physical therapist uses golf-specific assessment to identify movement restrictions and inefficiencies that may be contributing to pain, inconsistency, or decreased performance.

    We know that golfers don’t just want to feel better — they want to keep playing and swing with confidence. Instead of only focusing on the site of pain, we look at how your body moves as a whole to create an individualized plan designed around your goals and the demands of your game.

    Treatment may include mobility and strength training, manual therapy, movement retraining, and golf-specific recommendations to help you move more efficiently and get back out on the course feeling your best.

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Pelvic floor therapy

  • Common issues treated with pelvic floor physical therapy include:

    • Pain during pregnancy 

    • Urinary stress incontinence (leakage)

    • Urinary urgency (having to go frequently/suddenly)

    • Pelvic pain

    • Diastasis recti

    • Pelvic organ prolapse

    • Return to running or exercise postpartum

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