Main Street Physiotherapy is a designated joint replacement clinic. We are located on the ground level and have ample free street parking nearby.

Reasons for joint replacement surgery

There are many reasons for joint replacement surgery. The most common one is osteoarthritis (OA) which results in breakdown of the articular cartilage on the ends of the bones. This can cause stiffness and joint pain. In advanced stages the joint may need to be repaired by joint replacement surgery. Other conditions that that can lead to a damaged joint are Rheumatoid Arthritis, infection of the bone, or a lack of blood supply to the bone due to disease or trauma. In joint replacement surgery the surgeon replaces the diseased joint with an artificial joint (prosthesis).

Things to consider before your surgery

Make adjustments to your home to reduce the risk of falls and make activities of daily life easier for yourself when you return from the hospital after your surgery.

It is recommended to do some pre-surgery exercises to optimize your strength, balance, endurance and range of motion. Being in better shape prior to surgery will speed up and enhance your recovery. Your physiotherapist can talk to you about home set up and a pre-surgery exercise routine.

After surgery

The hospital physiotherapist will set up an out- patient physiotherapy appointment for 10 to 14 days following your surgery. This appointment can be set at a physiotherapy clinic or rehab facility near your home.

At Main Street Physiotherapy, you will be assessed and given exercises that will help to improve your range of motion, muscle strength, balance and general mobility. The physiotherapist will discuss all precautions and address all concerns you may have following your joint replacement surgery. An individualized treatment plan will be set up, which will include on-site gym exercises and a home exercise program that you will need to continue with for at least one year after your joint replacement surgery.

Although having joint, pelvic and back pain during pregnancy is common, it should not be thought of as normal. The physiotherapist can discuss and assess your musculoskeletal concerns with regards to the prenatal and post-partum period (including urinary incontinence, symphysis pubis dysfunction or Diastasis rectus abdominus), and develop an appropriate treatment plan and exercise program to help with the muscle imbalances, postural changes and weakened muscles associated with pregnancy.

 

 

Osteoporosis is a diseases characterized by low bone density and deterioration of bone tissue (Osteoporosis Canada). Through assessment and treatment geared at improving posture and body mechanics, muscle strength, balance and endurance, the physiotherapist will help to improve function and balance, improve or maintain muscle and bone mass, help prevent fractures, and help to prevent falls. Individualized exercise programs can be developed to optimize your bone health.

Marcella Paoletti is the physiotherapist who works with osteoporosis and you must phone the clinic to book with her.

 

We offer pre- and post-surgical cancer rehabilitation. Your physiotherapist will set up a program which can help relieve pain and restore movement that may have been lost as a result of cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation and surgery.

 

Catherine "Kate" Kennedy would be the physiotherapist offering this treatment. She can also see those who have had Mastectomies. She is available Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 7 - 1pm only.

 

Please phone the clinic to book.

Ergonomics is the study of people's efficiency in the workplace. It takes into account the worker's capabilities and limitations in seeking to ensure that the tasks required, equipment used, and the worker's environment suit each individual worker. Safe lifting techniques, proper posture, computer height, appropriate seating position, and adaptive equipment are only a few of the many examples of ergonomics in the workplace. Poor ergonomics can lead to acute traumatic injuries or repetitive strain injuries (RSI).

Our physiotherapists are well educated to provide an ergonomic assessment for your home or workplace.

 

If you're interested in at home services, please contact OT Works and ask for Karen Gill. 

Main Street Physio is actively involved with numerous sports teams, and we commonly see students who participate in basketball, soccer, gymnastics, dance, swimming, and “overhead” sports such as tennis, baseball, volleyball, and badminton.

Some of the conditions we treat in children and youth are:

• Osgood Schlatter’s Disease
• Perthes Disease
• Sever’s Disease
• Patellar Tendonitis
• Muscle Imbalances
• Symptoms related to growth spurts

We offer:

• Sports injury rehabilitation
• Post cancer treatment rehabilitation
• Post fracture or joint sprain rehabilitation
• Post-surgical care
• Injury prevention programs

The age range we see is from 5 and up. Please call the clinic for more information before booking.