When Should I See a Physiotherapist in Mississauga?
You should see a physiotherapist in Mississauga if you’ve been feeling any sort of pain in your bones, muscles, joints, or if you are suffering from mobility issues. Physiotherapists in Mississauga can also assist with soft tissue, brain, nervous system, heart, and circulation issues related to your lungs and breathing.
Physiotherapy is Non-Invasive
Physiotherapy is non-invasive as everything can be accomplished using physical therapy, exercises, and equipment. For instance, the use of resistance bands, massage guns, and swiss balls.
Physiotherapy is Collaborative
Physiotherapists will work with you and keep you informed each step of the way. Every patient is given a customized treatment plan to help you reduce and ultimately eliminate your pain. If there is an exercise which you are not comfortable with, you should discuss it with your physiotherapist right away so they can alter your treatment plan to one which is better suited to your comfort level as well.
Physiotherapy is Holistic
During your physiotherapy sessions, you will notice that your physiotherapist looks at you as a whole, rather than focusing solely on your injury. Physiotherapists at The Health First Group are trained by the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario to provide the most optimal care for their patients. All our physiotherapists are trained to understand the patient’s individual needs, preferences, and fears. Thus, being able to fully assess a patient and provide the best care possible.
Physiotherapy Exercises
Depending on where your pains are located on your body and the customized plan created for you by your physiotherapist, here are some physiotherapy exercises which you may be introduced to:
Other Exercises to Support a Speedy Recovery
We would highly recommend consulting your physiotherapist or doctor prior to performing any of these activities to help support a speedy recovery:
Swimming
Swimming is a great way to stay active and it really helps you improve mobility by working all your core muscles.
Weights
Weight training, when done correctly, has a positive outcome on promoting healing in muscles, ligaments, and tendons.
Pilates
Pilates is now becoming more popular in Mississauga and allows for one to improve their mobility, build their strength, relax, and relieve pain.
Once you have decided to see a physiotherapist in Mississauga, we would recommend requesting an appointment at The Health First Group in Mississauga Millcreek, Mississauga Heartland, Milton, or Etobicoke. We’re conveniently located in each of the cities which we service. We’ve been helping our patients return to their normal lifestyle since 1994.
This article was written by Hina Shaikh, PT who works at both our Mississauga and Milton locations as a physiotherapist.
Our Locations:
6981 Millcreek Drive, Unit 8
Mississauga, Ontario, L5N 6B8
Phone: 905-821-0262
E-mail: info@thehealthfirstgroup.com
200 Matheson Blvd W #104
Mississauga, ON, L5R 3L7
Phone: 905-507-2772 Email: admin@healthfirstheartland.com
415 The Westway, Unit 12B
Etobicoke, ON, M9R 1H5
Phone: 416-901-0262
E-mail: info@healthfirstrehab.ca
174 Mill Street, Suite 105
Milton, ON, L9T 1S2
Phone: 905-636-0800
Email: milton@thehealthfirstgroup.com
