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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Physiotherapy and how does it help?
Physiotherapy keeps you moving by promoting optimal health and mobility.
Physiotherapy:
- is primary health care (doctor’s referral is not necessary
in B.C.)
- is a non-intrusive, cost-effective choice for managing your health
- helps to identify, alleviate, correct and prevent acute or prolonged pain or movement dysfunction
- encourages your independence through patient education
- helps you achieve your highest level of physical functioning (at any stage of life) by providing you with a personalised treatment plan based on your specific needs.
The physiotherapists at Jericho are university-educated
manual therapists with over 65
years of combined clinical experience. We
assess
and treat a wide range of conditions - whether
it’s back or neck pain, pelvic imbalance,
shoulder or arm restrictions, knee or leg
problems, sports injuries, headaches, T.M.J.,
soft tissue injuries, postural concerns and
much more.
In fact, physiotherapy can be a key component in maintaining your health in addition to treating specific conditions. At Jericho Physiotherapy, we focus on injury prevention and encourage you to be a part of your own healing process.
What can I expect on my initial visit?
During the initial visit, the physiotherapist will ask questions about the history of the condition, assess the current problem, perform a physical examination, provide a physical diagnosis, outline a treatment protocol and provide the first treatment. We encourage you to ask questions so that you understand how physiotherapy will help and how you can be an active participant in your own rehabilitation and prevention.
What special treatment techniques does Jericho Physiotherapy offer?
The physiotherapists at Jericho have an expansive range of current treatment approaches through professional continuing education, courses, teaching and experience in the field. We use a team approach to assist you with your needs.
- Manual therapy mobilisation and muscle energy techniques for the spine, pelvis, cranium and all the joints of the arm and legs
- Muscle balance assessment and specific strengthening exercises
- Sports specific therapy
- Taping
- Soft tissue massage
- Myofascial release techniques
- Craniosacral Therapy
- Visceral Manipulation
- Lymphatic Drainage techniques
- Mechanical Link techniques
- Postural assessment and education
- Electrotherapy modalities when indicated (Ultrasound, Laser, Interferential Current, T.E.N.S., Muscle Stimulation)
- Mechanical traction
- Exercise area for the prescription of home exercises and stretches
- Core stabilisation work
- Ball and balance board exercises
- Stationary bike, weights, pulleys, theraband exercises
- Yoga Therapy
How long is a typical treatment session?
Appointments are typically 30 minutes in duration with your physiotherapist.
Here at Jericho Physiotherapy, we pride ourselves in our treatment approach to
your specific needs, so we make sure that ‘your scheduled appointment is your time’.
This means that you can expect one-on-one evaluation, education and treatment
with your physiotherapist. Longer appointments are available when necessary.
Who covers the fee for physiotherapy treatments?
The cost for treatment has been a private fee for the client since January 1, 2002, when physiotherapy was de-listed from the B.C. Medical Services Plan. The private fee may be fully or partly covered by your Extended Health Benefits Plan, so check your policy for specific details.
There are reduced Private Fee rates for Seniors and those clients who are eligible for Premium Assistance (M.S.P.).
We treat clients with I.C.B.C. claims if your coverage is approved, active and you can provide the necessary documentation. Please refer to our rates for more information.
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