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Thank you for choosing SCS Physio! Here are a few things to note when booking appointments and coming to clinic:
New patients and returning patients who have not been in for 3+ months, please book an Assessment+Treatment appointment.
SCS Physio does not accept WCB, ICBC or MSP claims for direct billing. We do direct bill to most other major insurance companies.
Now accepting pelvic health appointments (women only at this time), with a specific focus on prenatal and postpartum care, as well as C-section recovery.
Parking: there are 2 off-street stalls and ample street parking available. Clinic entrance: please follow the sidewalk to the right of the off-street parking stalls. Follow the sidewalk past the garage until you get to the yellow clinic door.
Cancellation policy: 24 hours notice is required, otherwise a cancellation fee of 50% will be charged to your credit card on file. Cancellation fees cannot be billed to insurance companies, however insurance often covers virtual appointments. Please consider doing a virtual appointment if you can. Contact the clinic promptly if unforseen circumstances prevent you from attending your appointment.
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Physiotherapy
Treatment is done primarily using the Integrated Systems Model (ISM). It is a way of assessing and treating injuries that looks at the relationship of the different regions of the body. It aims to find the driver, or actual cause of the injury, vs just chasing pain. We correct the driver and work on creating a new strategy to improve the quality of movement. ISM pairs very well with the other parts of my practice.
The two most important parts of a physiotherapy treatment are manual therapy and home exercise prescription. Manual therapy is the hands-on part of physiotherapy. Specific techniques are used to mobilize (move) joints and release muscles. This is often the first step in correcting an ISM driver. A home exercise program is essential to physiotherapy success and time is spent each appointment reviewing, updating and supervising a patient’s home exercises, stretches and release techniques.
Needling
Integrated Dry Needling is the insertion of a very thin, flexible needle into a shortened/tight muscle to help it relax. These muscles often contain trigger points that contribute to pain and overall body dysfunction. Release of these shortened muscles often helps correct an ISM driver, therefore improving quality of movement.
Acupuncture is the insertion of thin, flexible needles into very specific anatomical points to encourage healing. Acupuncture results in decreased pain, increased blood flow, and overall relaxation of mind and body.
Concussion Treatment and Baseline Testing
Physiotherapy plays an important role in the prevention and treatment of concussions, whether sustained in sports, a car accident, or even something like a fall. If you have concussion symptoms, you should be seeing a physiotherapist! Physiotherapists who treat concussions have taken additional post-graduate training. And it is never too late to start treatment- you can still benefit even if you sustained your concussion years ago.
If you play a contact sport, baseline testing is recommended at the start of the season, to make it easier to diagnose and treat potential future concussions. Baseline testing can be completed in-person or virtually. Testing can be done individually and group rates are also available for teams.
Clinical Pilates
Each appointment includes a quick physiotherapy assessment to determine your exercise needs, the cause of any injuries or imbalances, and general goals for the session. You may receive some hands-on physiotherapy treatment or needling, but the majority of the session will be a one-on-one Pilates exercise session. Exercises will be primarily mat-based and you will receive some additional exercises for homework. This session is ideal for anyone looking to start an exercise routine, safely build core strength, or get back to exercising after an injury.
Telehealth
For a virtual physiotherapy appointment conducted via the Jane App. A good alternative to traditional physiotherapy appointments if you live out of town or if you are unable to attend in-person due to illness, etc. Please note that due to insurance and licensing, you must have a British Columbia address for these appointments to be covered under insurance.
Pelvic Health
Pelvic health physiotherapy can help with symptoms such as incontinence and urgency (urinary or fecal), pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse, post uro-gynecological surgery, pregnancy and postpartum. Pelvic health physiotherapists are specially trained and your appointment may include an internal vaginal or rectal exam, depending on your comfort level.
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