Orthopedic Physiotherapy

We treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal pathologies primarily orthopedic in nature. These pathologies can originate from trauma, postural dysfunction, muscle imbalances, nerve damage, overuse injuries (arthritis), post-operative complication, etc. Some of the more common diagnoses we treat but not limited to are listed below:

Orthopedic Issues of the Knee

non-surgical:

  • Meniscus sprains/tears
  • Ligamentus sprains (ACL/PCL/LCL/MCL)
  • Patellar pathology: tendonitis, tracking issues, chondromalacia
  • IT band syndrome (iliotibial band): "runners knee"

post-surgical:

  • Meniscectomy
  • Ligament repair (ACL/PCL/MCL/LCL)
  • Arthroscopic debridement
  • Total/partial knee replacement
  • Tendon repair
  • Traumatic fractures resulting in hardware fixation

Orthopedic Issues of the Foot & Ankle

non-surgical:

  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Ankle sprain
  • "Shin splints"
  • Tendonitis: Achilles, posterior tibialis, anterior tibialis

post-surgical:

  • Bunionectomy
  • Bone spur removal
  • Traumatic fractures resulting in hardware fixation
  • Ankle fusion
  • ATFL repair
  • Achilles rupture repair

Orthopedic Issues of the Hip & Pelvis

non-surgical:

  • Rotated or elevated hip
  • Sciatica
  • Sacroiliac pathology
  • Sports hernia
  • Bursitis
  • Labral sprain
  • Hip flexor tendinitis/strain
  • Adductor (groin) tendinitis/strain
  • Hamstring tendinitis/strain

post-surgical:

  • Total hip replacement
  • Labral repair
  • Tendon repair
  • Arthroscopic hip debridement
  • Traumatic fractures resulting in hardware fixation

Orthopedic Issues of the Spine

non-surgical:

  • Sciatica (yes again)
  • Herniated disc
  • General spine sprain/strain
  • Stenosis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Posture dysfunction
  • Scoliosis
  • Core deconditioning resulting in instability
  • Facet syndrome
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Radiculopathy
  • Spinal cord injury

post-surgical:

  • Microdiscectomy
  • Laminectomy
  • Fusion
  • Disc replacement

Orthopedic Issues of the Shoulder

non-surgical:

  • Rotator cuff tendinitis
  • Biceps tendinitis
  • Labral tear
  • Chronic dislocations/subluxations
  • AC/SC sprain
  • Bursitis
  • Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)

post-surgical:

  • Tendon rupture repair
  • Post traumatic fracture internal fixation
  • Nerve relocation
  • Carpal tunnel release
  • Trigger finger release

Orthopedic Issues of the Elbow

non-surgical:

  • Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
  • Golfers elbow (medial epicondylitis)
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Ulnar nerve pathology
  • Bicep/tricep/forearm tendinitis
  • Elbow/wrist/hand sprain
  • Joint dislocations

post-surgical:

  • Tendon rupture repair
  • Post traumatic fracture internal fixation
  • Nerve relocation
  • Carpal tunnel release
  • Trigger finger release

Posture Dysfunction

non-surgical:

  • Neck: forward head posture
  • Mid back: increased kyphosis, rounded shoulders, flattened thoracic spine

post-surgical:

  • Low back- sway back (hyper-lordosis), flat back (hypo-lordosis)
  • Hip up slip/down slip/rotation

Orthopedic Issues of the Head

non-surgical:

  • Tension/cervicogenic headaches
  • Dizziness

post-surgical:

  • BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo)
  • TMJ

Orthotic Prescription

non-surgical:

  • Orthotic assessment: Weight bearing vs. non-weight bearing foot profile assessment to address:

post-surgical:

  • Severe pronation/supination
  • Low back pain
  • Hip/knee pain
  • Chronic foot/ankle instability

Non-Orthopedic Issues

non-surgical:

  • Stroke rehabilitation
  • Post-polio
  • Parkinson's rehabilitation

post-surgical:

  • Multiple sclerosis rehabilitation
  • Vestibular/balance dysfunction

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