Wellington Physiotherapy Associates are committed to offering our patients complete access to our collective health-care resources, including patient education. Patients should not underestimate the value of education as it relates to the overall success of their physiotherapy or rehabilitation program.
Good patient education absolutely contributes to optimal patient care!
The web links provided below are offered to you as a service. Please take advantage of the information provided in these links so as to gain a better understanding of your condition. Please be mindful that this information is meant to be educational only. It is not meant to substitute for medical or physiotherapy-related advice that should be delivered by your health-care provider.
The majority of the educational information found in the links below is hosted on the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons website.
Headaches, vertigo, dizziness, TMJ (jaw) can be very debilitating; however treatment can be very effective in speeding recovery.
Whiplash, muscle tension, facet joint and disc issues cause neck and upper extremity pain. A comprehensive assessment of the ligaments, muscle and neural tissues are required to ensure complete.
Neck Pain
Neck Sprain
Cervical Radiculopathy (Pinched nerve)
Torticollis
Rotator cuff Impingement and tendinitis, as well as rotator cuff surgery respond to specific manual therapy and exercise prescription. Postural muscle pain can be addressed with education, ergonomic modifications and home exercise programs.
Shoulder Impingement /Rotator Cuff Tendonitis
Rotator Cuff Tears
Frozen Shoulder
Shoulder Separation
Tennis Elbow (lateral epicondylitis), Golfer’s Elbow ( medial epicondylitis), and fractures are common elbow injuries. Radial Head joint replacement and nerve related syndromes are less common but also respond to comprehensive assessment and individualized therapeutic programs.
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Throwing Injuries in Children
Radial Head Fracture
Olecranon Bursitis
Fractures, joint stiffness, carpal tunnel syndrome, TFCC injury are all conditions that can affect the wrist and hand. Interventions include therapeutic modalities, manual mobilization, exercise prescription as well as splinting and bracing.
Carpal Tunnel
Wrist Sprain
Scaphoid Fracture
Trigger Finger
Thumb Arthritis
Back pain and sciatica can be mechanical, disc, facet joint or muscle related. Pain management strategies, mobility, stability and general strengthening facilitate complete healing.
Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, ITBand Syndrome, Piriformis Syndrome can originate in the hip/buttock region but felt elsewhere. Comprehensive assessments identify multifactorial causes and are addressed accordingly.
Hip Sprain
Hip Bursitis
Osteoarthritis of the Hip
Total Hip Replacement
Acute ligament and meniscus injuries, patellofemoral pain syndrome, ACL repair, osteoarthritis and knee replacement require precise diagnosis and specifically designed rehab protocols to ensure full recovery.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury
Collateral Ligament Injuries
Meniscus Tears
Arthritis of the Knee
Total Knee Replacement
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Ligament sprains, Achilles tendonitis and ruptures, plantar fasciitis, hallux valgus are conditions of the foot and ankle that respond to manual therapy, exercise prescription and bracing.
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain
Achilles Tendonitis
Plantar Fasciitis
Bunions