At Forte Sports & Orthopaedic Physiotherapy, our therapists have the highest level of orthopaedic specialization, resulting in superior assessment and treatment of your condition. We utilize a wide assortment of treatment techniques including specialized manual therapy techniques, joint and soft tissue manipulation, IMS dry needling, individualized exercise prescription, electric modalities, and taping. Whatever your limitations may be, we will do our very best in helping you function better.
Manual Therapy
A hands on approach to treating joint and soft tissue restrictions
IMS
Intra-muscular stimulation (IMS) is a dry needling technique that uses the same needles as in acupuncture. The needles are inserted into tight, shortened muscles creating relaxation of the muscle resulting in less pain, stiffness and increased mobility.
Radial Shock-Wave
The most cutting edge technology used to treat chronic soft tissue conditions such as tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, achilles tendonosis, or calcific tendonosis. Using intense physical percussions this treatment is the gold standard in helping with chronic soft tissue conditions.
Exercise Prescription
Careful prescription of strengthening and stretching suited to your individual needs helping you achieve better function. This may consist of core stabilization, balance exercises, muscle re-training, postural strengthening, and sport specific strengthening. A home program will be provided to allow you to work on some exercises on your own.
Post Surgical Rehabilitation
Following surgery, we will help you get back to better functioning. Reducing swelling, improving range of motion, strengthening are just a few of the ways Forte Sport & Orthopaedic Physiotherapy will help you achieve your rehabilitation goals.
Sport Specific Training
Whatever is keeping you from returning to your sport, or performing at a higher level, Forte Sport & Orthopaedic Phyisotherapy will assess your sport limitations and train your body to function better within the movement patterns of your sport.
WCB / ICBC Rehabilitation
If you have hurt yourself at work or in a car accident, we can help you with your recovery and get you back to work more quickly.