Physiotherapy
Kim Deschamps | Danielle Bararuk
Physiotherapy in Saskatoon
Our physiotherapists offer all members of the family assistance in restoring, maintaining, and maximizing their strength, function, movement and overall well-being. Our physiotherapists work with you to achieve your health and movement goals by empowering you to do the things that matter to you. Whether you’re experiencing pelvic floor symptoms, chronic injuries, or acute injuries, physiotherapy can help! We can help you be healthy and whole.
Our physical therapists have a wide variety of tools in their tool box such as Manual Therapy, Exercise Prescription, Trigger Point Dry Needling, Acupuncture, Yoga Therapy and so much more.
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Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession which assists people to restore, maintain and maximize their strength, function, movement, and overall well-being. Physiotherapy can help you become stronger and more flexible, increase freedom of movement and mobility, breathe easier, reduce pain, stay active, prevent injury, and more - so you can resume activities important to you.
Definition from Saskatchewan Physiotherapy Association, 2017.
Physiotherapists have in-depth knowledge of how the body works and specialized hands-on clinical skills to assess, diagnose, and treat symptoms of illness, injury and disability. Physiotherapy includes rehabilitation as well as prevention of injury, and promotion of health and fitness (Saskatchewan Physiotherapy Association, 2017).
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Trigger Point Dry Needling (TDN) involves placing a small filament needle into the muscle at the trigger point which is typically in an area where the muscle is tight and tender. The intent of TDN is to elicit a local twitch response to normalize muscle tone, therefore improving the mobility of the muscle and decreasing the symptoms. Dry Needling is performed by a licensed physical therapist who has received additional training in this technique. TDN is often an effective treatment for myofascial pain. Myofascial pain can be a component of many conditions including joint problems and soft tissue pathologies.
TDN as used in physical therapy is not acupuncture and should not be confused with a complete acupuncture treatment performed by a licensed acupuncturist. A complete acupuncture treatment might yield a holistic benefit not available through a focused dry needling treatment. Patients interested in acupuncture should consult with a licensed acupuncturist.
Our physiotherapist, Kim Deschamps MPT, BKin, PYT, BDN, offers trigger point dry needling as an adjunct to her physiotherapy practice for the treatment of myofascial pain. Appointments are booked as Physiotherapy.
Physiotherapy can help with:
Back and neck pain.
Jaw pain and dysfunction.
Pelvic pain conditions.
Joint pain.
Hypermobility.
Headaches and migraines.
Improving strength.
Improving balance.
Achieving activity and exercise goals.
Improving mobility and range of motion.
Chronic pain.
Stress management.
Concussion management.
Return to work assistance.
Sports injury recovery.
Running injuries.
Recovery from Automobile & Workplace Accidents + Injuries.
and so much more!
Our physical therapists take pride in continuing education and staying up to date on the current literature supporting the changes and advances in their professional field. They strive to provide the best services for you and your family. We are proud to serve Saskatoon and Area.
Do you have questions before you book your appointment?
The physiotherapy team offers a Free 15-minute Discovery Call to discuss your needs and goals so that we can connect you with the team members and treatment options that will assist you with achieving your health and wellness goals.
