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Evidence-based performance and injury physio rehabilitation for
athletes at every level.
Sports physiotherapy at VanCity Physio addresses the unique demands placed on the musculoskeletal system during athletic activity. Whether you're a competitive athlete, weekend warrior, or recreational player returning from time off, our specialized physiotherapists understand sport-specific movement patterns, injury mechanisms, and the physical and psychological demands of return-to-play.
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Our sports physiotherapy programs integrate multiple evidence-based interventions:
Your prescribed program must be completed consistently. Results are directly proportional to adherence
Following activity modification guidelines while maintaining fitness in unaffected areas
Reporting symptom changes, training adjustments, or concerns between sessions
Maintaining cardiovascular fitness and conditioning in non-injured areas to minimize deconditioning
Sleep, nutrition, hydration, and stress management all impact healing and performance
Sports physiotherapy is billed as clinical physiotherapy. To book, select "Clinical Physiotherapy" from our online platform.
All treatment modalities, including sport-specific training, manual therapy, and therapeutic modalities, are included in session fees.
Most extended health plans cover sports physiotherapy. Direct billing is available.
Treatment frequency varies by injury phase:
Sports physio aids recovery through sport-specific exercises. Methods such as taping, bracing, icing, and ultrasounds can help athletes stay in the game and recover more quickly. Other physiotherapy techniques, such as manual therapy, IMS (dry needling), clinical Pilates, and more may be recommended at the discretion of your physiotherapist.With effective treatment options, our therapists can:
• Help reduce susceptibility to future sport-related injuries.
• Improve mobility restrictions with personalized exercises.
• Improve overall muscle and ligament health.
• Help peak athletic performance.
Sports physiotherapy can help you recover from recent injuries or return to sport after a long period of inactivity. Your treatment plan will be tailored to your specific injury and diagnosis, but common treatments can include dry needling, shockwave therapy, manual therapy, and electrical modalities. Your treatment plan may also include multiple members of the VanCity Physio team including Kinesiologists and Pilates experts. Our programs always take an active approach to recovery which includes movement, stretching, and at-home exercises.
Come to your session in appropriate attire to exercise. Whenever starting a new physiotherapy program, bring a list of any medications to your first appointment, along with any relevant X-rays and MRIs. If you’re experiencing pain symptoms beforehand, make a note of them and be sure to tell your therapist ahead of time.
After your session, your physiotherapist will discuss an appropriate timeline for regular maintenance of your one on one sessions. Post-session recovery will depend on your individual program, but it is normal to feel sore, tired, and tender after sports physiotherapy. Depending on your injury, you could be back to your sport within a month. That being said, it’s important to take things slow and listen to your body. Always consult with your physiotherapist before resuming sport.
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To book, please select Clinical Physiotherapy from our online booking platform. To maximize your session’s value, and take advantage of our diverse treatment options, fees are inclusive of all treatments used during your session. Your physiotherapist will work with you to help assess which treatments will be most beneficial during your visit.
VanCity Physio offers direct billing.
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