Sports Physiotherapy Toronto

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a method of pain relief involving the use of a mild electrical current. The electrical impulses can reduce the pain signals going to the spinal cord and brain, which may help relieve pain and relax muscles. They may also stimulate the production of endorphins, which are the body’s natural painkillers.

Ultrasound therapy is a treatment used by our physical therapists to relieve pain and to promote tissue healing. The two main types of ultrasound therapy are thermal and mechanical. The sound waves cause microscopic vibrations in deep tissue molecules, increasing heat and friction. The warming effect encourages healing in soft tissues by increasing metabolism at the cellular level.

The McKenzie Method is an overall program of assessment, treatment and prevention strategies, including exercise. The long-term goal of the McKenzie Method is to teach our patients suffering from neck pain and/or back pain how to treat themselves and manage their own pain using exercise and other strategies. We help empower your recovery.

The Mulligan Technique involves several different mobilising techniques to treat the spine. The technique also treats limbs affected by damage to the spine. The mobilising techniques include Natural Hypophyseal Glides (NAGs), Sustained Natural Hypophyseal Glides (SNAGs) and Mobilisations with Movement (MWMs). The aim of these mobilisations is to increase the pain free range of movement of the spine and affected limbs.

Interferential therapy uses electrical current to reduce swelling, relieve pain and stimulate muscles. Interferential applies two different frequencies that interfere with one another to produce a medium frequency current within the tissues. Interferential is commonly used for pain relief, to promote tissue healing, relieve muscle spasm and stimulate deeply situated muscles such as the pelvic floor muscles.