Ross
Baines
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With extensive clinical experience, integrated services and quality facilities Ross Baines, Christine Morrison and associates at PhysioPlus welcome new patients to their practice in downtown Victoria.
We look forward to helping you move well and stay well.
PhysioPlus is located in the Savoy Professional Offices Suite #103 - 777 Blanshard Street (corner of Fairfield).
We renovated a medical clinic with private rooms, quality equipment , small onsite gym suitable for exercise rehab. Our staff charting area with opens to a sunny patio with exercise equipment. We utilize the adjacent Parkside Resort gym and pool (25m with disabled access) for supervised exercise and hydrotherapy
More Services & Quality Facilities
- sports / spinal / orthopaedic physiotherapy
- gym rehabilitation & hydrotherapy
- Christine Morrison - co owner of Physioplus specialises in women's health matters - pelvic floor and post mastectomy conditions as well as osteoporosis and compression fracture
- Physio@home - our physiotherapists will bring their skills and resources to your home to help you recovery and independence.
- custom orthotics using Gaitscan technology & 3D casting
- spinal mobility and core conditioning exercise
- GLA:D Canada - exercise program for hip and knee arthritis
- Back in Action - program of education and exercise to manage chronic spinal pain
- BodyFit – review fitness / rehab injuries / reach your goals with exercise and coaching from an experienced physiotherapist
The directors of PhysioPlus Ross Baines and Christine Morrison have extensive experience in providing physiotherapy and leading allied health care services from private clinics and hospitals in Australia and more recently here in Victoria at various practices and VIHA orthopaedic units and the VCH Arthritis Centre.
Let our experience be your advantage.
With sporting interests covering tennis & triathlon, sailing & skiing, running & rugby and with 3 daughters involved in dance, gymnastics and soccer we are sure to understand the demands of your sport.
Having extensive experience as the preferred physiotherapists to several large employers we know the importance of taking time to understand the demands of your work and communicating with your doctor and employer to ensure a safe return to work. Physioplus is an accredited physiotherapy provider to WorkSafe BC.
Our associate physiotherapists are committed to our mission to provide professional, progressive physiotherapy. All our physiotherapists are experienced in treating sports, orthopaedic, spinal and work related injuries.
At PhysioPlus you can expect:
Prompt appointments & efficient administration including direct billing for patients with insurance.
Personal service, a detailed diagnosis and written treatment plan
Hands on help in spacious private treatment rooms
Advice on injury prevention, self help strategies and a gym for exercise rehab
Professional communication with your doctor or appointed agents
Your physiotherapy assessment: will include examination of posture, movements and specific muscle, joint, ligament and nerve tests.
Your physiotherapy treatment may include:
Protection – using taping, splinting, education and advice
Soft Tissues techniques – massage, electrotherapy, acupuncture
Joint mobilization, manipulation or mechanical traction
Exercise prescription involving stretching and strengthening programs
We have rehabilitation protocols for a diverse range of orthopaedic conditions from spinal surgery to knee reconstructions to ensure safe, progressive and consistent treatment.
We have invested in equipment and quality facilities to add value for our patients. We utilize the onsite pool and gym facilities in the Parkside Resort to enable supervised exercise in combination with treatment.
Specialised Services
Our physiotherapists continue to update their knowledge in the following specialised areas to provide you with the best care.
Back Pain - Sarah Key Approach- an innovative approach of manual therapy and exercise to unlock stiff segments in your spine that result from repetitive posture and activities. Read more at www.sarahkey.com
Cervicogenic Headaches- assessment of posture and function of the cervical and thoracic spine leading to therapy for joint restrictions and muscle imbalances which may include joint mobilization / manipulation or dry needling and myofascial release to unlock tight muscles. We customise a checklist of advice on ergonomics, exercises and self help strategies.
Women's Health- incontinence is a condition that can be effectively treated with physiotherapy. Christine Morrison has post-graduate training and many years of experience helping women with pelvic floor and pre and post natal conditions. Christine is also trained in Breast Health - helping women after mastectomy with problems like lymphoedema and cording and shoulder stiffness
Positional Vertigo & Vestibular Rehabilitation- vertigo provoked by head movements may be due to a disorder of the vestibular system. Ross Baines has post-graduate training in the assessment and treatment of positional vertigo and rehabilitation of the vestibular system to keep you upright and able
Arthritis - Christine Morrison specialises in the management of inflammatory arthritis and suitable exercise programs for patients with inflammatory arthritis and osteoarthritis. We offer the GLA:D program for hip and knee arthritis and Back in Action - a five session program to help you manage chronic spinal pain such from chronic conditions like axial spondyloarthritis, spinal stenosis or osteoporotic compression fracture.
If you would like more information on these services please call us on
250 220 7205 or email admin@physioplusvictoria.com for a fact sheet.
Services to employers
Recruit the right person – using pre-employment tests to ensure workers can safely manage the job demands.
Train employees to prevent injury - using task analysis linked to WorkSafe manual handling and OfficeSafe ergonomic training
Retain: appoint PhysioPlus to be your preferred physiotherapy provider to manage work related injuries or provide wellness services. Let us tailor a program to suit your needs and budget – Good Health is Better Business
If you would like a Fact Sheet detailing these services email admin@physioplusvictoria.com
We look forward to helping you Move Well & Stay Well
