THE MOVEMENT PHYSIOTHERAPY

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Our 3 step process

Our physiotherapy team in Dundas & Brantford will help assess your situation, and guide you to recovery.

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Calm it down

We help you manage your pain through tailored advice and movement modifications aimed at stabilizing your symptoms and giving you control.

Physiotherapy treatment with therapeutic exercises. We aim to have you leave stronger than you came in. Physiotherapy is a place to become more knowledgable about your body.

Build it up

We aim to have you leave stronger than you came in, both mentally and physically. We guide you through a progressive program to prepare your tissues for your life.

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Bridge the gap

The last step is getting you back to what you love and this means bridging the gap between rehab and performance. Performance can mean a sport for some but not for others.

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Specialty Areas

Rock Rehab

Injuries, pain, and mobility restrictions can disrupt your ability to climb your best. Our physiotherapists Jess and Don are long time climbers and work with professionals on the Arcteryx athlete team and recreational climbers alike to address injuries and performance issues.

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Running Rehab

Eric, Jess & Dalton are physiotherapists trained to help you come up with a plan to get you running your best again. They themselves are runners and work with elite and recreational climbers alike to address injuries and performance issues.

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Pelvic Health

Pelvic pain or dysfunction can take you away from what you love. Our physiotherapist Jess is trained to help you come up with a plan to get back to what you love, despite struggling with things like…pelvic organ prolapse, pain, and/or uncertainty with returning to activity pre and post partum.

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CrossFit Rehab

Our team of physiotherapists are trained to assess the specific movement patterns used in crossfit. They themselves train with crossfit to varying degrees and work collaboratively with the ACF coaches to keep people performing their best!

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  • “I have been participating in the Small Group Strength Training Program at The Movement for 6 months now and could not be happier with the calibre of the coaching and my results. The expert staff allow me to safely challenge myself in a very positive environment. Goal setting and regular testing has allowed me to see my progress. The workouts are delivered weekly by an app which allows me to review prior workouts and set goals for each week. I feel empowered by my progress.

    I initially came to The Movement in February with knee pain that was impacting my ability to hike. I have had physio before at other clinics and saw modest improvements. The strength-based program designed for me by Jess has turned not only the knee pain around but has substantially improved my hip pain. Has it been a lot of work? Yes, no question. However, I would NOT be back on the trails this summer if I had chosen the same type of physio programming I had done previously. Thanks, Jess! You have helped me to understand what is going on in my body and given me the knowledge and tools to turn things around.”

  • “I got into rock climbing in my forties about a year ago and immediately thought I would have to quit before I even got started because of some shoulder pain and numbness. Working with Don at The Movement, we were able to fix my shoulder issues and even build strength that helped me to climb better.

    Building on that success, I returned to The Movement to work through some chronic knee issues. After only a few sessions I'm feeling stronger and more stable than ever. In recent years I had started to worry about how long I would be able to maintain such an active lifestyle, but this summer I went on one of my longest canoe trips yet portaging more than I've ever carried before with no knee issues at all. Working with Don has motivated me to stick with the work that will keep me active and outdoors for future decades.”

  • “I went to a different physio place last year and after months of acupuncture treatment ended up re-injuring the same shoulder again in 1 week (and it wasn’t even at the gym!). I decided a different approach to treatment was needed so I went to The Movement and I’m so glad I did! My shoulder is in great shape again and I’m even able to do CrossFit moves that I couldn’t do before my initial injury in early July 2022. I’m so stoked to be able to get back to kicking some CrossFit butt! Will was my physiotherapist and he was amazing! He was always on the ball with information, technique and came up with a great plan to get my shoulder back in working order. On top of all that he was a great listener and managed to get me laughing on days where I was really stressed and feeling low. We worked our way through a small set back a few weeks in and honestly, I think it made the experience even better because now I know what to do if I ever end up in this predicament with my other shoulder; I can work through it myself with everything that Will taught me. The one on one coaching and detailed planning/workouts are definitely worth the money. Recommend 10/10”

  • “I had surgery to repair a torn meniscus in my left knee from a running injury. After a few moths of trying to rehab it myself I wasn't progressing well so I contacted The Movement. I'm so glad I did. Will fully understood what I wanted to accomplish and he encouraged me through several setbacks; refocusing on different muscle groups that flared up along the way. I was concerned about the cost, but having daily workouts sent through the coaching app as well as the clinic sessions made it worthwhile. I never felt talked down to or criticized when I struggled or went through some discouragement. The whole team at Movement were consistently supportive. Not only is my knee recovered; I now have the base strength and knowledge to return to trail running confidently and build better overall strength and injury resistance for all areas of my life.”

  • “I worked with Dalton trying to get back to working out and running after an Achilles strain that had me out for over 10 months. Every time I tried to start back up, the pain would come back and I had to slow down and modify my CrossFit workouts. Dalton got me back to being able to do my workouts without modifications faster than imagined and even got me started on a running program. He was always positive and informative as to what each exercise or strength work was for. Dalton also helped with the mental block I had about pushing myself if there was a bit of pain, before I would have stopped and said nope can’t do it. But he taught me a little is okay, how does it feel once you stop! Amazing place to rehab at and the people at The Movement are all awesome!! Thanks Dalton for getting me back to running, skipping, box jumps and so much more!! You’re help is appreciated!!”

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FAQs

 

Does insurance pay for physio?

Insurance coverage for physiotherapy will depend on your specific plan, but typically your insurance company will cover a portion of physiotherapy or a specific dollar amount. We are an out of market clinic, which means we do not bill your insurance company directly. Now, the process is very simple to submit to your insurance and we will provide you with your invoice after each appointment.

Do I have to book for ‘BFR/manual therapy/exercise’ physiotherapy treatment?

The short answer is no, these are all included within a physiotherapy session! All of these treatment modalities are used on an individualized basis depending upon your injury and current state of recovery.

What is a physio appointment like?

Our first session is an assessment which typically takes about an hour in length. In the assessment, we have an in-depth discussion to discover the root causes of your injury and confirm this with a detailed movement exam before we outline a comprehensive treatment plan. Our follow up sessions are either 45 minutes or 1 hour depending on your individual need. During these sessions, we will have enough time to recap what has occurred since the previous session, re-evaluate any movements, progress your treatment plan and exercise program, and provide you with the next steps in your recovery.

What do I wear to physio?

It is important to wear loose clothing that you might wear to a gym. At The Movement, we believe that movement, training, and loading at physio is necessary so that you can develop preparedness to engage in what you love and reduce the risk of your injury coming back.

Do I need a referral for physio?

Physiotherapists are direct access health care providers which means that you DO NOT require a referral to see a physiotherapist. We are trained to screen for issues that require further medical investigation and are trained to determine whether your condition is manageable with physiotherapy. We work closely with all our clients’ family doctors and allied health professionals to ensure the fastest recovery possible.


Does The Movement have sports therapy?

Yes! All of our physiotherapists are athletes themselves and are passionate about helping people achieve safe return to sport and perform optimally. At The Movement we have ~1000 square feet of gym space, with the equipment needed to prepare you for your sport. We always run batteries of testing to ensure we are confident about returning to sport, and encourage direct communication with coaches to facilitate this process.

How do I know if my issue is ‘bad enough’ to see a phyiotherapist? I don’t want to waste anyone’s time

No issue is too small or insignificant. The truth is if it is interrupting your lifestyle in any way or you are feeling uncertain about what is going on, then there is value in getting a physiotherapy assessment to gain confidence in the diagnosis and have a detailed management plan. We advocate for this pro-active approach because issues left to linger tend to become more complex with time.

What is pre-habilitation?

Pre-habilitation begins with a detailed discussion identifying the demands of your lifestyle, sports and/or career and is then followed by a thorough movement screening. The movement screen is used to dive deep into the specific demands of your passion activity and develop a comprehensive plan to maximize your potential and reduce the risk of injury in the future. We often identify partially rehabilitated historical injuries which we are able to effectively address.