About:
Bridge Physiotherapy has a highly skilled and experienced team of clinicians to assess and treat your muscle and joint problems. We employ a philosophy of active patient involvement and education that is trusted and used around the world. We are located in Nanaimo and serve our patients on Vancouver Island with a focus on Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Parksville, and Qualicum Beach.
We also use state of the art technology to assist in making accurate assessments and monitoring your progress.
Active Rehabilitation: The focus of Bridge Physiotherapy is on Active rehabilitation, meaning you are an active participant in the whole process. You will be informed as to the nature of the problem you are presenting with, your recommended treatment plan, as well as the reasonable alternative treatments available.
Acupuncture: Acupuncture is an ancient form of Chinese medicine involving the insertion of needles into the skin at specific points on the body. It is used to encourage natural healing, improve mood and energy, reduce or relieve pain and improve function of affected areas of the body. It is safe, effective, non-painful, and is often successfully used as an alternative to medications or even surgery.
Exercise Therapy: Exercise therapy is a key component to addressing pain and injury. It involves increasing motion of the body 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 also an important component of rehabilitation and injury prevention
Laser: Therapeutic laser treatments provide patients with a safe, effective and painless therapy that uses the body's own natural healing systems to relieve pain, increase joint mobility, and promote cell regeneration. Lasers work by supplying energy to the body in the form of billions of photons of light. The body absorbs this laser light on a cellular level and transforms it into chemical energy, which the body then uses to help its own tissue repairs. The biostimulating effect of laser
therapy causes a decrease in inflammation and pain and an increase in tissue regeneration and healing.
Orthotics: Foot orthotics have been used for decades in the treatment of various different foot problems such as plantar fasciitis (heel spurs), shin splints, and bunions. They are becoming increasingly important in the treatment of various activity related problems such as knee pain, back pain and neck pain.
Modalities: Electrotherapy modalities help reduce pain and swelling to speed up your recovery. We have Interferential Current, High Voltage, TENS, as well as EMS to aide in your recovery
Bob Jacobsen is the principle physiotherapist as well as co-owner of Bridge Physiotherapy. Graduating from the University of Manitoba in 1977, he spent the first 10 years of his career honing his clinical skills at a variety of clinics around Canada. For the past 20+ years he has focused on the assessment and treatment of spinal disorders. Currently his primary clinical focus is on active rehabilitation and the education of the client to be self reliant in managing their back and neck pain. He has also had an active research interest which compliments his clinical practice. His research interest is in the area of assessment and treatment of neck pain and headaches following motor vehicle accidents.
Maggie Murphy is the orthotic technician as well as well as co-owner of Bridge Physiotherapy. Maggie has a special interest in assessing and treating biomechanical problems involving the lower extremity. She brings over 15 years experience in the orthotic industry to insure that you receive the best possible care for these complaints.
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