Physiotherapy, also known as physical therapy, is a treatment that is used to maintain, restore and improve an individual's ability to move. Physiotherapy is an evidence-based practice with goals of therapy achieved through education, manual therapy, and exercise. Physiotherapy helps to maintain, promote and restore physical health for people of all ages through health and fitness, injury prevention, and physical rehabilitation.

No physiotherapy session is the same, it will vary based on your goals of therapy and unique treatment plan. Every physiotherapy session is unique and modeled after your needs and your health condition.

Physiotherapy should not be painful, however, depending on the condition and your pain tolerance level, you may experience a certain degree of pain. During the initial sessions, some exercises and stretches may cause very slight discomfort. Over time this should subside, and it is important to work closely with your physiotherapist to adjust the treatment plan to ensure you are feeling your best and achieving optimal results.

No, you don't. Physiotherapy is regarded as primary care, and as such there is no need for a doctor's referral. But sometimes your insurance may need a referral for reimbursement of your physiotherapy treatment.

Loose-fitting clothes are ideal to allow for you to move freely when performing stretches or exercises. Loose-fitting clothing will also allow for our physiotherapist at OAK Physio & Wellness to better evaluate your concerns and provide manual treatment.

Sessions can range from 15 to 90 minutes per visit, although this depends on your condition and unique treatment plan.