Physiotherapy and Kinesiology
Millions of people in Canada and around the world are plagued by bodily pains in their muscles, nerves, joints and tissues that prevent them from living life as they should. The cause of these problems may be a new injury or an old one that has not been treated effectively. Physiotherapy is a specialized medical field focused on relieving these issues and restoring movement.
Sports injury physiotherapy Waterloo isn’t just about treating injuries, it is also an effective means of prevention. The goal of a physiotherapist is to assist you in returning to your normal level of physical activity as quickly and safely as possible. They can help you to prevent and recover from sports injury by providing advice and treatment strategies that will enable you to avoid the need for surgery or unnecessary downtime.
Kinesiology
If you love to exercise and are interested in learning how your body works, then a career in Kinesiology is an excellent option for you. Known as KIN, the program focuses on everything from the science of anatomy and biomechanics to injury prevention and rehabilitation, fitness training, and nutrition.
At Physiotherapy in Waterloo, the physiotherapists specialize in musculoskeletal injury and pain management. They have expertise in assessing, diagnosing and treating all types of musculoskeletal injuries including neck/back pain, joint pain (including shoulder/hip/knee/lower back), sprains/strains, muscle spasms, repetitive strain injury and work-related injury. They use a hands-on approach to relieve pain and encourage you to participate in your rehabilitation with postural re-education, stretches and personalized exercise programs.