Massage Therapy can be an important part of maintaining your best state of health. Whether you need to have a moment of relaxation, reduce muscle tension or gain relief from chronic pain, therapeutic massage can enhance ...
Category: Treatment Tools
Active Compression and Cold Exchange
The “RICE” protocol – rest, ice, compression and elevation – has long been a mainstay of post-injury treatment. Cryotherapy has come a long way over the years from simple ice packs to state of the art, ...
Authorization for Accessible Parking Permit
If you are temporarily or permanently having difficulty accessing services because of a leg injury or due to other walking limitations, you may be eligible for an Accessible Parking Permit. Physiotherapists are authorized through the Ministry ...
Assistive Devices Program (ADP) Authorization
The Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care administers the Assistive Devices Program (ADP) to provide access to funding for important medical equipment and supplies for people who have long-term physical disabilities. In most cases ADP ...
Exercise Prescription
There are many types of instructors in the world of fitness and each provide a valuable service to their clients. At Best Health Physiotherapy our goal is to provide instruction on movement and strengthening that is ...
Spinal Traction
Spinal Traction can provide relief of symptoms of spinal nerve irritation or compression by changing the pressure on the nerve and its blood supply. This relief of irritation to the nerve creates the correct physical environment ...
Patient Education
An important part of any treatment program is patient education. Best Health Physiotherapists want to empower you to participate in improving your function and mobility. By providing you with evidence-based information about your condition and your ...
Soft Tissue Treatment
Best Health Physiotherapists may use a variety of manual treatments on your muscles, fascia (the fibrous connective tissue around muscles) and skin, including trigger point treatment, stretching and connective tissue massage. Additionally, you may be referred ...
Short Wave Diathermy (SWD)
Short Wave Diathermy (SWD) is a treatment that uses electromagnetic energy to produce deep heating in joints and soft tissues. This form of heat can be applied to deeper structures than other forms of heat treatment. ...