Comprehensive Physiotherapy Care : Conditions We Treat
Back Pain ( Lumbar Spine and Thoracic Spine)
At Evolution Physiotherapy Clinic in Kanata, we provide comprehensive treatment for back pain, including lumbar and thoracic spine issues. Our services address joint sprains, stiffness, osteoarthritis, bursitis, disc bulges, herniations, and degenerative disc disease. We specialize in managing sacroiliac dysfunction, thoracic and lumbar pain, and peripheral nerve injuries. For patients recovering from lumbar nerve root impingement, microdiscectomy, and spinal fusion surgeries, our skilled therapists, including Wendy Hofmann, Allen Hicks, Vicky Follett, Fozy Jose, and Helen Tremblay, offer both basic and advanced rehabilitation to ensure optimal recovery and improved spinal health.
Neck Pain (Cervical Spine)
Shoulder Pain
Ignoring pain and mobility issues can lead to serious long-term consequences, including worsening conditions, reduced quality of life, and increased health complications. It’s essential to address these problems early to prevent further deterioration. At Evolution Physiotherapy, we offer comprehensive solutions that alleviate your pain and prevent future issues. Our expert team is committed to helping you regain control of your health and live a more active and fulfilling life.
Elbow and Wrist Pain
At Evolution Physiotherapy Clinic in Kanata, we treat a wide range of elbow and wrist conditions. Our services cover biceps ruptures, tendinopathy, tennis and golfer’s elbow, UCL sprains, DeQuervain’s, joint sprains, dislocated elbows, cartilage tears, and olecranon bursitis. We address overuse syndromes, carpal tunnel, Guyon tunnel syndrome, and TFCC sprains. For post-surgical rehabilitation, we offer basic and advanced care for arthroscopic surgery, ligament reconstructions (including UCL/Tommy John surgery), tendon repairs, and ORIF for fractures. Our skilled therapists, including Allen and Vicky, ensure comprehensive recovery and improved function.
Hip and Upper Leg Pain
At Evolution Physiotherapy Clinic in Kanata, we provide specialized care for hip and upper leg pain. Our treatments address strains, tears, contusions, and muscle pain, including gluteal tendinopathy, deep gluteal syndrome, and trochanteric bursitis. We also manage joint sprains, labral tears, peripheral nerve injuries like sciatica, overuse syndromes such as ITB and piriformis syndrome, and growth plate conditions like Perthes. For post-surgical rehabilitation, we offer comprehensive care for arthroscopic surgeries, labral repairs, hip replacements (THA), and hip resurfacing. We also specialize in FAI rehabilitation and ORIF for femur fractures, ensuring effective recovery and enhanced mobility.
Knee Pain
At Evolution Physiotherapy Clinic in Kanata, we specialize in comprehensive care for knee pain, addressing conditions such as tendinopathy, joint sprains, osteoarthritis, and ligament tears including ACL and MCL injuries (excluding Judith). Common issues like dislocated patella, meniscus tears, Baker’s cysts, and cartilage tears are also effectively treated. We focus on managing overuse syndromes such as patello-femoral pain syndrome (PFPS) and patellar malalignment, which are frequent causes of knee discomfort, especially in young teenagers. Our approach emphasizes correcting muscle imbalances and weaknesses in the hip and foot, integral to ensuring thorough rehabilitation and preventing future pain episodes. For those requiring surgical intervention, our rehabilitation programs for ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, knee replacement (TKA), and various knee surgeries are tailored to promote optimal recovery and restore knee function effectively.
Foot and Ankle Pain
At Evolution Physiotherapy Clinic in Kanata, we specialize in treating a wide range of foot and ankle conditions. Our expertise covers strains, tears, contusions, and muscle and myofascial pain. We address specific issues such as Achilles tendon ruptures, cuboid syndrome, plantar heel pain (including plantar fasciitis) and various forms of tendinopathy including achilles and tibialis posterior tendinopathy. Our treatments extend to ligament sprains and tears like lateral ankle sprains, and we manage peripheral nerve injuries such as foot drop effectively. We also specialize in overuse syndromes like medial tibial stress syndrome and compartment syndrome, as well as growth plate conditions including Sever’s disease. For post-surgical rehabilitation, our clinic offers advanced care for arthroscopic surgeries, ligament reconstructions such as lateral ankle ligament reconstruction and Brostrom repair, and tendon repairs for achilles, peroneal, and tibialis posterior tendons. We also provide rehabilitation for fractures requiring ORIF, including those of the tibial plateau, ankle, metatarsals, and more. Our holistic approach ensures comprehensive recovery and improved function of the foot and ankle complex.
Concussion Clinic
At Evolution Physiotherapy Clinic in Kanata, our specialized Concussion Clinic is led by Allen Hicks, Vicky Follett, Helen Tremblay, and Fozy Jose, who have advanced training in managing concussions and post-concussion syndrome. We provide comprehensive care for symptoms such as headaches, cervicogenic issues, and vestibular disturbances, including visual disturbances, oculomotor issues, and vestibulo-ocular dysfunction. Our clinic also addresses sensory integration dysfunction and autonomic dysfunction. We specialize in managing autonomic nervous system dysfunction and loss of autoregulation,primarily through sub-symptom threshold exercise training (SSTE), ensuring thorough assessment and tailored rehabilitation plans for each patient to support recovery and return to activities safely.
Vestibular Physiotherapy
Evolution Physiotherapy Clinic in Kanata offers specialized Vestibular Physiotherapy services, led by Fozy Jose, Helen Tremblay, Vicky Follett, and Allen Hicks. We focus on treating vestibular problems such as vertigo, including BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo), and Meniere’s disease, which can significantly impact daily life. Our expertise extends to addressing temporomandibular joint (TMJ) issues, collaborating closely with specialists like Helen Tremblay, Fozy Jose, and Kirsti Watson. Through personalized assessment and tailored rehabilitation programs, we aim to alleviate symptoms, improve balance and coordination, and enhance overall quality of life for our patients.
Post Surgical Rehabilitation
At Evolution Physiotherapy Clinic in Kanata, we specialize in comprehensive post-surgical rehabilitation across various areas of the body:
- Spine: We offer advanced rehabilitation for microdiscectomy and spinal fusion surgeries in the lumbar spine region. Led by Wendy Hofmann, Allen Hicks, Vicky Follett, Fozy Jose, and Helen Tremblay, our programs focus on restoring spinal function and mobility.
- Neck: Our team provides specialized rehabilitation for cervical spinal fusion surgeries, ensuring optimal recovery and improved neck strength.
- Shoulders: For shoulder surgeries such as arthroscopic debridement, rotator cuff repairs, joint replacements, and ligament reconstructions (including labral repairs), our comprehensive rehabilitation programs facilitate full shoulder function restoration.
- Elbow and Wrist: We offer tailored rehabilitation for arthroscopic procedures, ligament reconstructions (including UCL and Tommy John surgeries), tendon repairs, and fractures requiring ORIF for the humerus, radial head, distal radius, ulna, and Colles fractures.
- Hip: Rehabilitation programs are available for hip surgeries including arthroscopic procedures for FAI and labral repairs, joint replacements (hip arthroplasty, THA, hip resurfacing), and ligament reconstructions to enhance hip stability and function.
- Knee: Our clinic provides rehabilitation for ACL reconstructive surgeries (quadriceps, patella, hamstring tendon, and lateral tenodesis), meniscus repairs, high tibial osteotomy, and various knee surgeries, ensuring optimal knee function restoration.
- Foot and Ankle: We specialize in arthroscopic rehabilitation for ankle surgeries, ligament reconstructions (including lateral ankle ligament reconstruction and Brostrom repairs), tendon repairs (Peroneal, Achilles, Tibialis posterior), and fractures requiring ORIF (distal fibula, medial malleolus, and metatarsals).
Our goal is to provide individualized rehabilitation plans tailored to each patient’s specific surgery, ensuring comprehensive recovery and a return to optimal function and mobility
Sports Injuries
Evolution Physiotherapy Clinic in Kanata specializes in rehabilitating various sports injuries across different body parts:
- Spine: We provide rehabilitation for fractures and ligament injuries (sprains, tears, ruptures) in the lumbar, thoracic, and cervical spine, ensuring optimal recovery and function.
- Neck: Our clinic offers specialized rehabilitation for fractures, muscle tears (strains), and ligament injuries following sports-related trauma.
- Shoulders: We rehabilitate labrum injuries and fractures in the shoulder, as well as sprains, tears, and strains of ligaments and muscles commonly injured during sports activities.
- Elbow and Wrist: Rehabilitation focuses on tendon injuries (tendinopathy, tendinitis, tendinosis), fractures, and ligament sprains or tears, essential for restoring strength and function.
- Hip: We treat labrum injuries, fractures, and ligament tears in the hip, providing comprehensive rehabilitation to enhance stability and mobility.
- Knee: Our clinic specializes in meniscus injuries, ligament tears (ACL, PCL, MCL), and fractures, offering tailored rehabilitation programs to facilitate return to sports activities.
- Foot and Ankle: We rehabilitate Achilles tendon injuries, fractures, and ligament tears (such as ankle sprains and instability), ensuring comprehensive recovery and prevention of future injuries.
Our approach integrates specialized knowledge of sports injuries, focusing on individualized rehabilitation plans to restore function, strength, and mobility essential for athletes returning to their sport safely and effectively.
Post Fracture Rehab
Evolution Physiotherapy Clinic in Kanata specializes in comprehensive rehabilitation following fractures across the body. We offer tailored programs for upper extremity fractures including the clavicle, humerus, ulna, radius, scaphoid, and metacarpals, focusing on both basic and advanced rehabilitation techniques. For lower extremity fractures such as the femur, tibia, fibula, cuboid, and metatarsals, our clinic provides specialized rehabilitation to optimize recovery through advanced rehabilitation protocols. We also offer dedicated rehabilitation for Achilles tendon ruptures following surgical repair or closed reduction, ensuring restoration of mobility and maximum strength. Our approach aims to promote effective recovery, restore function, and improve quality of life for our patients post-fracture.