Physiotherapy Services

At West Coast Wellness, we provide comprehensive physiotherapy services tailored to meet the diverse needs of our community. Our experienced team offers personalized assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning to address musculoskeletal, neurological, and functional issues. From manual therapy and therapeutic exercise to neurological rehabilitation and sports injury care, we are committed to helping you achieve optimal health, function, and quality of life.

Learn more about specific physiotherapy offerings below:

  • Our specialised pre-hab program is designed to optimise your health and well-being before undergoing surgery, focusing on managing pain, maintaining function, and improving outcomes post-surgery.

    Here's what our pre-hab program entails:

    Pain Management: Our expert physiotherapist employ a variety of techniques to manage pain effectively, such as manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, and education on pain management strategies.

    Functional Maintenance: We understand the importance of maintaining your functional abilities leading up to surgery. Our tailored exercise programs focus on preserving and even enhancing your range of motion, flexibility, and overall functional capacity to ensure you're in the best possible shape for surgery.

    Strength Building: Building strength in specific muscle groups can help support your joints and overall physical function. Our pre-hab program includes targeted strength training exercises tailored to your needs and condition, aiming to improve muscle strength and endurance in preparation for surgery.

    Mobility Enhancement: Maintaining or improving mobility is crucial for a successful recovery post-surgery. Our physiotherapists work with you to address any mobility limitations you may have, utilizing a combination of manual therapy techniques, stretching exercises, and functional movements to enhance your mobility and joint function.

    Education and Support: Throughout the pre-hab process, we provide comprehensive education on your condition, surgery, and what to expect during and after the procedure. We empower you with the knowledge and tools necessary to actively participate in your recovery journey and achieve the best possible outcomes.

  • Our specialised rehabilitation services are tailored to support individuals recovering from orthopedic surgeries (ie. total hip replacement, rotator cuff surgery etc.). Our goal is to facilitate a smooth and successful recovery following orthopedic surgery, enabling you to return to your daily activities and regain your quality of life.

    Here's what our Post-Operative Rehabilitation Program entails:

    Personalized Treatment Plans: We understand that each individual's recovery journey is unique. That's why we create personalised treatment plans based on your specific surgery, medical history, and rehabilitation goals. Our tailored approach ensures that you receive the appropriate care and support you need to optimize your recovery.

    Pain Management: Managing post-operative pain is a crucial aspect of the rehabilitation process. Our team utilizes a variety of techniques, including manual therapy, modalities, and therapeutic exercises, to effectively manage pain and discomfort, allowing you to progress with your rehabilitation comfortably.

    Restoring Range of Motion: Orthopedic surgeries can often result in stiffness and reduced range of motion in the affected joint. Through targeted exercises, stretching techniques, and manual therapy, we work to restore and improve your joint mobility, allowing you to move more freely and perform daily activities with greater ease.

    Rebuilding Strength and Function: Surgery and immobility can lead to muscle weakness and loss of function. Our rehabilitation program includes progressive strength training exercises designed to rebuild muscle strength, improve endurance, and enhance overall functional capacity. We focus on regaining strength in specific muscle groups to support the affected joint and facilitate a smooth recovery.

    Gait Training and Balance Exercises: For surgeries involving the lower extremities, such as hip replacement, we provide gait training to help you regain proper walking patterns and balance. Through targeted exercises and techniques, we address any gait abnormalities or balance deficits, reducing the risk of falls and promoting safe mobility.

    Education and Support: Throughout the rehabilitation process, we offer comprehensive education on your condition, surgery, and recovery timeline. We provide valuable guidance on home exercises, activity modifications, and lifestyle adjustments to support your progress and empower you to take an active role in your recovery.

  • Our Fall Prevention & Balance Training Program is designed to help you stay active, independent, and confident in your ability to navigate your environment safely.

    Led by our experienced physiotherapist, we provide comprehensive assessments and targeted interventions to enhance mobility, strength, and proprioception, ultimately promoting independence and reducing the risk of falls.

    Here's what our Fall Prevention & Balance Training Program offers:

    Comprehensive Assessments: We conduct thorough assessments to identify factors contributing to your risk of falls, including muscle weakness, impaired balance, gait abnormalities, and environmental hazards. Our assessments help us tailor interventions to address your specific needs and minimize fall risk factors.

    Balance Training: We offer specialized balance training exercises and activities aimed at improving your balance, coordination, and proprioception. Through progressive challenges and targeted exercises, we help you regain confidence in your balance abilities and reduce the risk of falls.

    Strength and Flexibility Exercises: Weakness and stiffness in muscles can contribute to instability and increase the risk of falls. Our program includes strength and flexibility exercises targeting key muscle groups involved in balance and mobility. By improving strength and flexibility, we enhance your ability to maintain balance and react to challenges in your environment.

    Gait and Mobility Training: We focus on optimizing your gait patterns and mobility to improve walking efficiency and reduce the risk of tripping or stumbling. Our physiotherapists provide gait training, posture correction techniques, and mobility exercises to enhance your ability to navigate different surfaces and environments safely.

    Environmental Modifications: We offer recommendations for modifying your home environment to reduce fall hazards and improve safety. This may include removing obstacles, installing grab bars or handrails, improving lighting, and rearranging furniture to create clear pathways.

    Education and Self-Management Strategies: We provide education on fall prevention strategies, including proper footwear selection, safe walking techniques, and strategies for getting up safely after a fall. We empower you with knowledge and self-management strategies to reduce fall risk factors and promote independence in daily activities.

  • Whether you're an athlete striving to excel in your sport, an active individual looking to stay injury-free, or someone simply aiming to improve your overall health and well-being, our Physiotherapy-led Wellness and Injury Prevention Services are designed to support you on your journey to optimal health and performance.

    Here's what our Physiotherapy-led Wellness and Injury Prevention Services include:

    Comprehensive Assessments: Our team conducts thorough assessments to identify any underlying musculoskeletal imbalances, weaknesses, or movement dysfunctions that could predispose you to injuries. Based on these assessments, we develop personalized wellness plans tailored to your specific needs and goals.

    Functional Movement Screening: We utilize advanced movement screening techniques to evaluate your mobility, stability, and movement patterns. This allows us to pinpoint areas of weakness or dysfunction that may increase your risk of injury during physical activity or daily life.

    Exercise Prescription: We prescribe targeted exercises and corrective techniques to address identified weaknesses and imbalances, improving overall strength, flexibility, and stability. These exercises are designed to enhance your performance, reduce the risk of injury, and optimize your functional capacity.

    Manual Therapy: Our physiotherapists may incorporate manual therapy techniques such as soft tissue mobilization, joint mobilization, and manipulation to improve joint mobility, alleviate muscle tension, and enhance overall movement quality.

    Education and Coaching: We provide valuable education on proper movement mechanics, injury prevention strategies, ergonomic principles, and lifestyle modifications to empower you to take control of your health and reduce the risk of injury in your daily activities, sports, or fitness routines.

    Sports-specific Training: For athletes and active individuals, we offer sports-specific training programs designed to optimize performance, prevent sports-related injuries, and enhance athletic abilities. These programs focus on improving sport-specific skills, agility, strength, and conditioning.

  • Our Neurological Rehabilitation Program is designed to address the unique needs and challenges associated with neurological conditions, helping you achieve your rehabilitation goals and improve your overall quality of life.

    We are dedicated to providing comprehensive rehabilitation services for individuals who have experienced neurological conditions such as stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and other neurological disorders.

    Here's what our Neurological Rehabilitation Program offers:

    Individualized Assessment: We conduct thorough assessments to understand the unique challenges and impairments associated with your neurological condition. Our assessments encompass various domains, including mobility, strength, balance, coordination, cognition, and activities of daily living (ADLs). This allows us to develop personalized treatment plans tailored to your specific needs and goals.

    Functional Rehabilitation: We focus on improving your ability to perform daily tasks and activities that are meaningful to you. Through targeted exercises, functional training, and task-specific activities, we address deficits in mobility, strength, coordination, and endurance, with the goal of enhancing your independence and quality of life.

    Gait and Balance Training: Many neurological conditions can affect gait and balance, leading to an increased risk of falls and mobility limitations. Our program includes specialized gait and balance training exercises to improve walking ability, stability, and confidence. We utilize various techniques, such as treadmill training, balance exercises, and gait retraining, to optimize your walking function and reduce fall risk.

    Strength and Range of Motion Exercises: We incorporate strength training exercises to address muscle weakness and promote functional strength. Additionally, we utilize range of motion exercises to prevent contractures, maintain joint mobility, and improve overall flexibility, facilitating optimal movement patterns and function.

    Neuromuscular Re-education: Neurological conditions can disrupt the communication between the brain and muscles, leading to coordination and movement impairments. Our rehabilitation program includes neuromuscular re-education techniques to improve motor control, coordination, and movement patterns, helping you regain functional movements and motor skills.

    Task-Specific Training: We incorporate task-specific training to simulate real-life activities and challenges that you may encounter in your daily life. This approach helps improve your ability to perform specific tasks, such as dressing, grooming, cooking, and other activities of daily living, fostering greater independence and autonomy.

    Education and Support: We provide comprehensive education on your neurological condition, rehabilitation goals, and strategies for managing symptoms and maximizing function. We also offer support and guidance to you and your caregivers throughout the rehabilitation process, empowering you to take an active role in your recovery journey.

 Testimonials:

“Jenn is a superb and really thorough Physiotherapist and I would highly recommend her. Her enthusiasm and enjoyment of doing what she does makes you coming out of the session with pain relief and a smile on your face.”

“Jennifer McKee worked with me recently as my Physiotherapist before and after my recent surgery. We worked together twice a week for four months and I found her to be very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and outstandingly professional. I would not hesitate to recommend her.”

“I did a series of one to one personal training sessions with Jenn. I learned so much about my body and form at each session. Jenn's level of qualifications, experience and knowledge in physiotherapy shone through in her assessment, session plans and feedback. At every session we did different exercises, exercises I had never done before! Her bank of knowledge was extremely impressive and I felt in very safe hands. I will definitely go back to Jenn after lockdown.”

“Jenn runs very professional physio sessions. The exercises she gave me were manageable and helped my recover from my injury. She also gave me some fitness inspiration to get back in the groove during/post lockdown. Would highly recommend this service”

“Dr. Jenn is an excellent physiotherapist. She has a wonderful friendly manner but more importantly has cured a hip and neck problem that was causing me excruciating pain for over a year. I can’t recommend her enough.”

“Jenn is a really great physiotherapist. She came to my house when my back was ‘out’. She was professional, and had correct PPE, and her own fold up physio table/bed. She alleviated a lot of the pain at that first appointment and by the next day I was mobile and pain free again. I will certainly use her services again. Really great”

 
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