Physiotherapy (PT)
Registered Physiotherapists
Physiotherapists use their judgment and techniques based on their extensive education, science and research to work with patients to help them walk and move freely after injury, recover mobility after illness or surgery, manage chronic diseases like arthritis and diabetes and much more. A physiotherapist will work with you to put together a treatment plan for your condition or injury, so you can get back to enjoying life and the activities you love. (from PABC Website)
With a Masters Degree of Physical Therapy, the study of physiotherapy is anchored in movement sciences and aims to enhance or restore function of multiple body systems. All physiotherapists at Reactive IM are members in good standing with the Physiotherapy Association of BC.
Our Services
Private
- Initial Assessment / Treatment $105
- Follow Up Treatment $90
Private / Specialized Extended Treatment - Pelvic Floor
- 1 hour Initial Assessment / Treatment $180
- Follow Up Extended Treatment $140
Concussion Physiotherapy
- Extended Initial Visit $180
- Follow Up Extended Treatment $140
- Baseline Testing $140
ICBC
- 100% Covered
WorkSafe
- 100% Covered
A hands on physiotherapy technique that includes gentle joint mobilizations and soft tissue release techniques to restore joint range of motion and facilitate fluid, pain free movement. Manual therapy is most often applied to the neck, back, shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle/foot.
Electrotherapy treatment options such as TENS, interferential (IFC), and ultrasound, are applied to alleviate pain, reduce muscle spasm, decrease inflammation, and stimulate healing in combination with Physiotherapy. Neuromuscular stimulation can also be used to re-establish proper muscle activation/timing and optimize strength.
Cold Laser Therapy or Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is a treatment that utilizes specific wavelengths of light to interact with tissue and is thought to help accelerate the healing process. It can be used on patients who suffer from a variety of acute and chronic conditions in order to help eliminate pain, swelling, reduce spasms and increase functionality.
Various Physiotherapists at our clinic offer IMS / Dry Needling in combination with physiotherapy as a treatment option. IMS can be helpful to:
- Decrease pain
- Decrease muscle spasm
- Reduce inflammation
Prior to booking your appointment, be sure to inform the front desk that you would like IMS to be considered as part of your treatment plan.
Shockwave therapy is a multidisciplinary device used in orthopaedics, physiotherapy, sports medicine, urology and veterinary medicine. Its main assets are fast pain relief and mobility restoration. Together with being a non-surgical therapy with no need for painkillers makes it an ideal therapy to speed up recovery and cure various indications causing acute or chronic pain. Acoustic waves with high energy peak used in Shockwave therapy interact with tissue causing overall medical effects of accelerated tissue repair and cell growth, analgesia and mobility restoration.
Mechanical Traction is a manual technique designed to reduce pressure on affected vertebral discs that are causing pain. A steady and controlled traction or decompression force on the spine takes the pressure off the joints and the discs in the spine, giving pain relief for many lower back pain and neck conditions.
Traction therapy can treat a variety of conditions and injuries, some of which include sciatica, herniated or bulging discs, facet disease, pinched nerves, and degenerative disc disease.
We use best practice techniques for a safe and timing return to hobby or play. Our physiotherapists will perform a detailed assessment to determine the mechanism of injury (trauma vs. slow insidious onset), extent of damage (specific stress tests), and identification of contributing factors such as posture, specific weakness, or training errors.
Dizziness and Vertigo are common symptoms following head injuries like concussion. Our Physiotherapists can diagnosis and treat dizziness, off balance, vertigo, or concussion that may be due to a fall, motor vehicle accident or workplace injury.
Following surgery the goal of physiotherapy is to optimize your healing and realize the full potential of your surgical procedure. Treatment will focus on restoring range of motion, re-activating specific musculature with neuromuscular stimulation and surgical-specific exercises, and decreasing your pain with electrotherapy or other modalities.
Taping techniques are used effectively to:
This technique can be very effective immediately following an injury to reduce inflammation and prevent further injury, and is also used during rehab to restore joint mechanics and optimize your rehabilitation.
You are pre-approved for 25 sessions with a Physiotherapist within the first 12 weeks of your car accident. No doctor's note is required. WE CHARGE NO USER FEES, your sessions are 100% covered by ICBC. You are entitled to accident benefits whether you are at fault or not. If your accident was more than 12 weeks ago a doctors note may be required to initiate treatment.
Pelvic health physiotherapy is an evidence-based treatment for common conditions within the pelvis such as:
- Incontinence
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Pelvic pain
- Coccydynia (tail bone pain)
- Pregnancy
- Post partum
- Rectus Diastasis (Abdominal Separation)
- Bowel Dysfunction (constipation)
- and many more
Insurance Coverage
WE DO DIRECT BILLING TO MOST INSURANCE PLANS!! Many British Columbians have extended health benefits through a workplace group insurance plan. Coverage varies, often with an annual ceiling amount. Sometimes a doctors's referral is required for reimbursement of claims. Check with your plan.
British Columbians on premium assistance (low income) can claim part of their visit to a Registered Physiotherapist through their British Columbia Medical Services Plan (MSP). MSP will contribute up to $23 per visit for up to ten (10) total visits to supplementary health care providers per year. Patients are required to supplement the cost of the Physiotherapy visit.
You are pre-approved for 25 sessions with a Physiotherapist within the first 12 weeks of the date of your car accident. No doctor's note is required. WE CHARGE NO USER FEES, your sessions are 100% covered by ICBC. You are entitled to accident benefits whether you are at fault or not. If you accident was more than 12 weeks ago, you may be required to have a doctors note.
Canada’s Veterans are covered for treatment through the Department of Veterans Affairs. Check with your DVA adjudicator regarding registered massage therapy coverage. A medical doctor referral is required.
RCMP have massage therapy coverage. A medical doctor referral is required.
We are accepting WorkSafe Claims for Physiotherapy. We will need your WorkSafe Claim Number prior to your appointment to confirm approval.
