Chiropody services include general foot care (nails, calluses and corns), ingrown toenails, diabetic foot care, wound care, wart treatment, fungal nail and skin treatment (Athlete’s foot), custom foot orthotics, and heel/arch pain.
Chiropodists or podiatrists are licensed foot care specialists regulated by the Health Professions Act and governed by the College of Chiropodists of Ontario. Chiropodists specialize in the assessment, management and prevention of diseases and disorders of the foot. No referral is necessary to see a chiropodist.
Urinary/Fecal Incontinence Urinary Frequency/Urgency Constipation Pelvic Organ Prolapse Interstitial Cystitis (Painful Bladder Syndrome) Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome Dyspareunia (painful intercourse) Vaginismus Vulvodynia Endometriosis Pudendal Nerve Irritation Pain in the area of the pelvis, pubic bone, groin, hips, or lower back Post-Partum Assessment Pre- and post- Pregnancy pelvic floor exercises and retraining to prevent and treat
Stress urinary incontinence – Involuntary leakage of urine when you cough, sneeze, laugh, jump Urge urinary incontinence – Involuntary leakage of urine following sudden urge to urinate Pelvic Organ Prolapse – Loss of muscular/ligamentous support leading to distension of either the uterus, urethra, bladder or rectum through the vaginal wall
Nearly every patient I meet has heard about the Kegels. That’s great that the knowledge of this tool for improving the performance of the pelvic floor muscle is out there. But here is what I also know: 30% of women don’t know how to perform a Kegel properly. And, with certain conditions already present, a
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy can help you to regain control of your body, maximize your health. Internal vaginal and rectal assessment and treatment need to be done.
Muscular aches: the most common muscular pain is back ache, which affects a high percentage of people. Physiotherapy can ease stiffness, reduce pain and encourage blood flow to the muscles. Massage therapy is also used to reduce tension around aching muscles. Sports injuries: aches and pains are common following a frantic and physically demanding period
Physiotherapists are highly qualified health professionals who work in partnership with their patients to help people get better and stay well. Physiotherapists also work closely with GPs and other health clinicians to plan and manage treatment. GPs refer more patients to physiotherapists than any other healthcare profession. Using advanced techniques and evidence-based care, physiotherapists assess,
The Gonstead Chiropractor conducts a thorough analysis of your spine using 5 criteria to detect the presence or absence of the vertical subluxation complex: 1) precise accurate and small adjustments 2) static palpations 3) motion palpitation 4 ) visualization 5) x ray analysis