Physiotherapy

Providing the highest level of professional care to our patients

Registered Physiotherapists (PT), dedicated to Providing the highest level of professional care to our patients.

AZALEA Physiotherapy is committed to obtaining optimum patient outcomes and satisfaction. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of professional care to our patients, enabling them to achieve the highest quality of life.

Azalea Physiotherapy is a primary health care service provided by university educated professionals who specialize in assessing, diagnosing, and treating a variety of injuries, disabilities, and movement disorders. Our physiotherapists will help you restore physical function, decrease pain and even elevate sports performance.

A physiotherapy assessment typically includes an evaluation of joint motion, strength, posture, balance, gait and functional movement. Our physiotherapists utilize a variety of techniques such as manual or ‘hands-on’ techniques, customized exercise prescription, medical acupuncture and various electro-therapeutic modalities. Ultimately, it is our physiotherapists’ goal to improve your overall well being and function.

Sport Physiotherapy

At Azalea Physiotherapy, each member of our West Vancouver sports therapy team has advanced training in Sports and Orthopaedics as well as having years of experience in treating injured athletes, whether their goal is a world cup or a walk in the park.

Whether your injury is acute or chronic, our West Vancouver physiotherapists and sports therapy will get you on the road to recovery and work toward meeting your activity goals as quickly as possible. You can expect a complete and comprehensive assessment, education regarding your injury and activity and a goal oriented treatment program. Our focus will be on getting you back to your chosen sport for both the long and short term. If possible, we will help you continue to run/play/compete while you are injured and, if needed, advise you to withdraw while your body has time to heal.

Manual Therapy

Manual Therapy is skilled hand movements used to assess and treat the joints, muscles and soft tissue throughout the body. Physiotherapists graduate with basic skills in manual therapy and continue to improve their skills through various continuing education options.

One of our expectations at Azalea Physiotherapy West Vancouver is that our physiotherapists will work toward and complete their exams to become Fellows of the Canadian Orthopaedic Manipulative Physiotherapists Association (FCAMPT). To achieve this designation they must have excellent manual skills and a thorough knowledge of assessment and treatment approaches for patients with

One of our expectations at Azalea Physiotherapy West Vancouver is that our physiotherapists will work toward and complete their exams to become Fellows of the Canadian Orthopaedic Manipulative Physiotherapists Association (FCAMPT). To achieve this designation they must have excellent manual skills and a thorough knowledge of assessment and treatment approaches for patients with orthopedic problems.

Manipulation

Involves twisting the neck or back to the end of the range, then giving a sudden thrust. This procedure is often accompanied by a pop or click which is the result of the release of pressure in the joint, similar to cracking one’s knuckles. Sometimes a manipulation may have a lasting effect, but often it is temporary.

Manipulation is particularly difficult to perform if the patient has a severe muscle spasm or is anxious. Under these circumstances, pain or injury may be worsened by this procedure as the patient is unable to control the movement, or to stop it once it’s started, and spasmed or tight muscles may be torn.

Exercise Therapy

Exercise therapy involves eliciting motion of the body or its parts in order to relieve symptoms and improve function.

Specific stretching, strengthening, and stabilization exercises are a critical part of the rehabilitation process for most musculoskeletal injuries. Continued exercise is an important component of injury prevention.

Pre- & Post-Surgical Care

Prior to surgery, some patients require strengthening or range of motion exercises to enhance their recovery after surgery.

Our therapists are very familiar with post-surgical treatment protocols and can guide you toward optimal recovery.

Core Stabilization

Core stabilization refers to the deep inner muscles of the back, abdomen, and pelvis that contract just prior to any body movement.

They work to help hold the body in a stable and safe position. Having a strong core will help reduce your pain, increase your strength and power, and improve your function.

Pain, injury, and/or dysfunction can inhibit the body’s natural ability to contract these muscles prior to movement. This can lead to chronic pain and dysfunction in the lower back and pelvis.

Treatment will include assessment; correction of posture and body mechanics; abdominal and low back muscular control; pelvic, lumbar, and thoracic spine individual joint mobility/stability; muscular control in the back, pelvis and legs, stabilization of neck and shoulder girdle; education about your injury, prevention strategies, and core stabilization exercises.

Massage Therapy by registered therapist

Registered Massage therapists employ a variety of hands-on techniques to assess and treat the soft tissues and joints of the body. Improved circulation of blood and lymph, decreased pain and inflammation, improved mobility, relaxation and stress reduction are all positive effects of therapeutic massage.