Physiotherapy Services Provided Laura Lunn offers customized physiotherapy for a broad range of acute and chronic conditions. Your physiotherapy treatments follow a collaborative approach, mutually agreed upon between you and Laura. Treatments Focus on hands-on care, using a holistic approach for acute and chronic conditions. Treatment in the clinic or in your home for acute conditions requiring bed rest, as well for as chronic multi-system debilitating conditions such as edema management, pain management, and cancer. Prevention and education services are provided concurrent with treatment, including: Pain management Range-of-motion and strengthening Co-ordination and balance Education and instruction in ongoing home management Rehabilitation from acute injuries, chronic and repetitive strain conditions Treatment Techniques Treatments are tailored to each individual’s requirements. For orthopaedic type conditions, treatments can include the use of machines, (ultrasound, IFC, TENS,) hydrotherapy, exercises, instruction and hands-on manual therapies. Hands-on techniques include: Joint mobilization Myofascial release Craniosacral therapy Rolfing Manual traction Trigger points Acupressure & acupuncture Functional exercises and movement Ergonomics and posture Hydrotherapy exercises. Treatments for orthopaedic conditions include: sprains/strains tennis elbow sports injuries tendonitis TMJ arthritis headaches chronic pain fibromyalgia post-accident orthopaedic surgery joint replacement pre- and post-natal care Treatments for neurological conditions: Bobath and Rood approach for strokes (CVA), head injury , MS, ALS. Often both orthopaedic and neurological conditions co-exist, and both are treated during the same visit. This eliminates the need for two visits to different therapists. Treatments for respiratory conditions: Effective breathing and coughing and upper extremity mobilizations for asthma, COPD, etc. Techniques from Brompton Hospital, England and St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto - Dr. Waldermar Kolaczkowsk. Pediatric treatments (treatment of children): Exercises combining fine and gross motor age-appropriate skills are provided within a child-friendly context. Conditions such as delayed development, and ADD having physical challenges. “Optimum care leads to excellent outcomes”