What is Physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy is the assessment and treatment of muscle, joint, tissue, or nerves through physical rehabilitation, injury prevention, and fitness promotion.

CARESPACE registered physiotherapists start by evaluating the root cause of your problem and then create a personalized treatment plan for you. They specialize in treating and rehabilitating injuries and mobility problems. CARESPACE works by putting their clients through rehabilitation and pain management programs to restore whole-body functionality and eliminate pain.

Is physiotherapy an effective treatment?

Physiotherapy is a clinically-proven method of treatment for many conditions that affect the body’s musculoskeletal system. It is a non-invasive, non-medication approach to treating pain, injury, and movement disorders. This can be effective in treating various conditions such as sports-related injuries, neck pain, lower back pain, arthritis, and post-surgery rehabilitation. The highly trained physiotherapists at CARESPACE use manual therapy, exercise, and education to help patients achieve optimal health. The effectiveness of this treatment can vary depending on the individual’s condition, but it has shown positive results in many cases. If you have any questions, please book a free online appointment with a CARESPACE physiotherapist to determine if it is right for you and your health needs. If you have a question about a condition that you would like to ask please book an appointment today.

Why should I see a Physiotherapist?

Sports, work, or play. Injuries can happen any where to anyone. In fact, millions of people in Canada and worldwide suffer from bodily pains in their muscles, nerves, joints, and tissue. If you are part of this statistic or have old injuries that keep flaring up, it may be time to see a physiotherapist. Pain in any part of the body prevents you from enjoying life as you should. Therefore, knowing how to deal with it is essential to improve your quality of life.

Physiotherapy is an effective evidence-based approach to treating and managing chronic pain, injury prevention, and disability management. Treatment can reduce the need for surgery; physiotherapists are commonly involved with post-surgery patients but they can also help prevent the need for surgery in the first place if you start working soon after an injury.

For seniors or those who suffer from chronic pain due to injuries or aging may find they have lost their independence. If you want to avoid in-home care or assisted living facilities, working with a registered physiotherapist may work for you. CARESPACE will help increase your strength, reduce pain, and help you learn to do everyday tasks yourself. With conditions such as arthritis and osteoporosis, physiotherapists are essential in helping people manage these conditions for a longer, happier life.

Is physio covered by group health benefits?

CARESPACE services, such as physiotherapy, are a crucial aspect of maintaining overall health and wellness. Fortunately, most insurance companies and group health benefit plans recognize the importance of these services and provide coverage to their members. This means you if you have coverage don’t have to worry about a financial burden of seeking professional physio rehabilitation. Today, the process to get reimbursed is straightforward and easy to navigate, so you can focus on your recovery and not on financial stress. CARESPACE will provide you with a receipt to use which you may submit for reimbursement. Whether you’re paying out of pocket, through private insurance or employee benefit plans, at CARESPACE you have access to the treatment you need to maintain your physical well-being.

Do I need a referral from my doctor for physiotherapy?

If you’re considering seeking physiotherapy treatment, it’s important to understand whether or not you require a referral from your family physician. As primary health care providers, the physiotherapists at CARESPACE are able to diagnose and treat patients directly. It’s always a good idea to speak with your physician about your healthcare needs, but if you’re seeking treatment, you can rest assured that CARESPACE will be able to provide you with exceptional care even without a referral. Even better, if you live in Kitchener or Waterloo you have a CARESPACE location that might be closer than your doctors office. So why wait? Book today.

Direct billing for physiotherapy

In Ontario, physiotherapy is covered under most benefits plans. It’s a great way to reduce your out-of-pocket expense for your healthcare, but most people don’t want their health care options decided by an insurance company. At CARESPACE we develop evidence-based plans that are personalized to you in order to ensure better, more effective care, rather than solely basing our services on insurance coverage. While CARESPACE doesn’t offer direct billing, we will provide you with a receipt that you can quickly and easily submit for reimbursement.  

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