One-on-One Physiotherapy Near You in St. John's

Physiotherapy is a client-centered health profession dedicated to improving and maintaining mobility, physical activity, and overall physical health for people of all ages and from all walks of life.

Our experienced physiotherapists use an evidence-based approach to evaluate clients and restore or enhance function across body systems with a personalized treatment plan.

Physiotherapy Treatment Tables inside Action Physiotherapy St. John's

Is Physiotherapy A Registered Health Profession?

Physiotherapy is a registered health profession in Newfoundland and Labrador, and as such, our registered physiotherapists have completed numerous post-secondary education courses, including but not limited to:

• Manual Therapy Levels
• Post-Graduate Certificate in Orthopedic Manual Therapy
• McKenzie Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy
• Dry Needling
• Active Release Therapy
• Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Dysfunction Post Graduate Training
• Mulligan Concepts
• Post Grad Cervical and Lumbar Rehabilitation Education
• Cervical and Thoracic Muscle Stabilization and Re-education Training

How Can Physiotherapy Benefit You?

Many conditions can benefit from a physiotherapist's expertise. Some of the conditions we routinely treat at Action Physiotherapy are:

Sciatica

Sciatica is a debilitating condition in which a person experiences pain/or tingling/or numbness and/or weakness along the distribution of the sciatic nerve or an associated lumbosacral nerve root.

The diagnosis of sciatica is made when one or more of the stated symptoms are present in one leg and result directly from sciatic nerve or sciatic nerve root pathology.

Any condition that structurally impacts or compresses the sciatic nerve may cause sciatica symptoms, as may a traumatic injury (pressure, stretching, or cutting) to the nerve itself.

Sciatica can significantly affect a person's activities of daily living and quality of life.

Therefore, early diagnosis and intervention can be essential to starting the recovery process.

Most cases of sciatica are best managed conservatively, and physiotherapy is a vital part of that management.

Book a physiotherapy appointment with Action Physio and get back on the road to recovery today!

Soft Tissue Injury

Experiencing pain from a soft tissue injury? Whether it's from sports, an accident, or daily activities, our skilled physiotherapists are here to help!

Soft tissues provide support and protection in the body.

These tissues are primarily collagen; muscles, tendons, and ligaments are the most commonly injured. Soft tissue injuries can occur in a variety of ways, such as:

• Sports and exercise activities
• Traumatic incidents, such as motor vehicle accidents or a fall
• Simple everyday activities, such as painting a wall or cooking a meal

Soft tissue injuries typically fall into two categories: acute and overuse.

Many in the health care field also consider physiotherapy treatment techniques and exercise prescriptions integral to recovering from soft tissue injuries.

Call us today at 709-576-7770 or email clinicadmin@actionphysio.ca to book an appointment and learn how our physiotherapists can help you recover!

Physiotherapy After Surgery

Had surgery recently? Post-surgery recovery is a crucial phase. Ensure a complete and swift recovery with our specialized post-surgical physiotherapy treatments.

After every surgery, you need a recovery period. Depending on your surgery, your healthcare professional and/or hospital team will advise you on how to recover.

How long it takes you to recover from your surgery entirely depends on many things, including your age, your health before surgery, the extent of your injuries, and the success of your rehabilitation.

For some people, the rehabilitation process post-surgery will involve seeing a physiotherapist. A physiotherapist can assist in a variety of ways after surgery, including:
● Reducing pain and inflammation
● Manual Therapy to restore joint range of motion
● Exercise Prescription
● Education and guidance on returning to "normal" activity level

Your surgeon and/or primary health care provider typically recommend physiotherapy post-surgery.

Has your surgeon or primary health care provider recommended you see a physiotherapist to help you recover from surgery?

If so, contact us today to book an appointment with one of our physiotherapists and get started!

Individuals Experiencing Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is long-standing pain that persists beyond the usual recovery period or occurs with a chronic health condition, such as arthritis. Chronic pain may present in an "on" and "off" cycle or be continuous.

However, the pain intensity may be mild and have minimal impact on the individual's life.

Conversely, it may affect the individual to the point that they can't work, eat properly, participate in physical activity, or enjoy life.

There are many causes of chronic pain. For example, it may start with an illness or injury you have long since recovered from, but the pain remains.

Or the pain may have an ongoing cause, such as arthritis or a soft tissue injury. However, many people suffer chronic pain without any past injury or evidence of illness.

Chronic pain is a significant medical condition that can and should be treated.

A team of healthcare professionals typically treats chronic pain under the direction of the primary healthcare provider, who develops a pain management plan for the patient.

One critical member of that healthcare team is a physiotherapist. A physiotherapist can help manage pain, including education, exercise prescription, modalities, and manual therapy.

Our physiotherapists can help you manage chronic pain. Call us at 709-576-7770 or email clinicadmin@actionphysio.ca to book an appointment and start feeling better right away!

Low Back Pain

Don't let low back pain keep you from doing the things you love! Experienced therapists at Action Physiotherapy use personalized physio treatments to help alleviate your back pain and improve your mobility.

Low back pain is commonly defined as pain or discomfort localized below the lower rib margin (rib cage) but above the gluteal folds (glute muscles) that can occur with or without leg pain.

Low back pain is usually categorized as non-specific (no known, recognizable cause) or specific (a known, recognizable cause). It is further classified into three subtypes;

• Acute (pain less than six weeks),
• Sub-acute (pain between 6 and 12 weeks) or
• Chronic (pain more than 12 weeks).

Low back pain is best treated under the guidance and direction of a primary health care provider (physician or nurse practitioner), using a multidisciplinary approach with a team of health care providers.

A Physiotherapist can be an integral part of the health care team and provide valuable help to the person suffering from low back pain by way of:

• Education and guidance about activities of daily living
• Exercise prescription
• Pain and swelling reduction
• Manual Therapy

Low back pain affects 60-80% of people throughout their lifetime, with pain levels categorized as anything between "mild" and "life-altering."

Therefore, early intervention at the onset of symptoms is one of the most critical factors in minimizing low back pain's effect on your life.

Don't hesitate to seek help when you start feeling pain!

Call us today at 709-576-7770 or email clinicadmin@actionphysio.ca to book an appointment with one of our physiotherapists and find out how they can help!

Arthritis

Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more joints. There are two main types of arthritis: osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. 

Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, and it involves wear-and-tear damage to a joint's cartilage.

Cartilage cushions the ends of bones, but enough damage can cause bone to grind on bone, leading to pain and restricted movement.

This wear and tear can occur over many years, or a joint injury or infection can hasten it. 

Rheumatoid arthritis, the second most common type of arthritis, occurs when the body's immune system attacks the lining of the joint capsule, a tough membrane that encloses the joint.

As a result, this lining (synovial membrane) becomes inflamed and swollen. Over time, the disease process can destroy cartilage and bone within the joint.

The most common signs and symptoms of arthritis may include (depending on the type of arthritis):

• Pain
• Stiffness
• Swelling
• Redness
• Decreased range of motion

Treatments vary depending on the type of arthritis. Since arthritis is not a "curable" condition, treatment focuses on reducing symptoms and improving quality of life.

A registered physiotherapist can help you with a range of treatment techniques.

There is no need to suffer! Call us at 576-7770 or email clinicadmin@actionphysio.ca to book an appointment and start feeling better right away!