Treatments
Manual Therapy
At Optimize Physiotherapy, our physiotherapists use hands-on manual therapy techniques and a combination of other treatments for the highest level of care. At your initial assessment, we perform a complete musculoskeletal examination. A clinical diagnosis is established to identify the nature of your case. Based on your assessment, we initiate a personalized physiotherapy treatment for
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Spinal Manipulation
Spinal Manipulation is a manual therapy technique. That means the physiotherapist uses their hands to evaluate, diagnose, and treat joints. Our physiotherapists are trained and certified to administer Spinal Manipulation, when appropriate. When you see us, your physiotherapist will first perform a thorough evaluation of your area of concern and a detailed history of your
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Cupping Therapy
Physiotherapists and Massage Therapists at Optimize may use cupping therapy in your treatment to help your body move and feel better. They often incorporate it during your appointment to support recovery, ease tension, and boost your daily performance. Many athletes love cupping for its ability to promote healing in the body. Cupping can help keep
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Modalities
Modalities are adjunct treatment options that physiotherapists can use to promote healing and help with pain management during a clinical session. Commonly used electrical and thermal modalities at Optimize Physiotherapy include:
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Acupuncture & Dry Needling
At Optimize Physiotherapy, we offer acupuncture and dry needling as part of our physiotherapy and chiropractic services to help reduce pain, restore function, and support the body’s natural healing processes. These treatments are often incorporated into your treatment care plan to target specific concerns and improve your overall recovery. Acupuncture Acupuncture is a traditional medical
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RockTape
Fascial movement taping (FMT) is a form of kinesiology taping based on the concept that multiple muscles in the body act as a chain. Traditional taping methods tend to focus on individual muscle action, while FMT makes use of these movement patterns to improve rehabilitation, enhancing movement, posture, and sports performance. Background OF Kinesiology Taping
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Movement Analysis
Optimize is known for using a combination of manual, hands-on therapy and leading-edge, technology-driven rehabilitation. Video allows us to analyze and dissect human movement. As experienced clinicians, we can use our observational skills to diagnose movement dysfunction and isolate an issue in a particular movement pattern. During an assessment, your physiotherapist may decide to make
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Vestibular Rehabilitation (Vertigo)
Vestibular rehabilitation is a specialized form of physiotherapy designed to assess and treat dizziness, vertigo, and balance disorders. The vestibular system is located in the inner ear, and it plays an important role in maintaining balance and spatial awareness. When this system is disrupted, it can lead to symptoms like spinning sensations, unsteadiness, and difficulty
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Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that is used to assist in a physiotherapy treatment for chronic musculoskeletal pain. The high intensity acoustic waves interact with the tissues of the body and assists in restoring function and relieving pain. What Shockwave Therapy Can Help With At Optimize, Shockwave Therapy is often included as part of
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Air Relax Compression Therapy
Air Relax uses the most advanced digitally controlled air pressure system to provide dynamic compression to limbs compromised by poor circulation. At Optimize, we use this system to treat injuries and enhance training. Who is Air Relax Compression Therapy For? Most athletes are interested in reducing their recovery time following exercise or sporting events. Air
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Spinal Decompression
Spinal Decompression or mechanical traction applies traction stretch on a patient’s spine to reduce compression. When deemed appropriate by the physiotherapist, this machine can help someone with neck or low back issues. The treatment can decompress the discs in the spine, open up joint spaces, loosen soft tissue around the spine and reduce pain. How Spinal
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Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
A Pelvic Health Physiotherapist is specially trained to rehabilitate the pelvic floor muscles. Our physiotherapists can help to increase mobility and strength and reduce pain with manual techniques, gentle stretches, and exercise. This involves an assessment of the muscles, joints and connective tissues of the pelvis, low back, and hips. Are you experiencing any of these symptoms? If you are, you’ll likely
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Postpartum Care
Moms deserve more than a 6-week check-up when it comes to recovery after pregnancy and childbirth. Our chiropractor, Dr. Gillian Altheim, is certified in postpartum exercise rehabilitation through GrowCo. GrowCo experts fill the gap by providing a comprehensive postpartum checkup and progressive healing. This is done through group based rehab programs which use exercises targeting
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Concussion Assessment
It is crucial for athletes to prioritize Concussion Assessment and Testing to ensure their health and safety. Parents of child athletes should also consider it an essential part of responsible sports participation. At Optimize, we have a team of physiotherapists and a chiropractor who are licensed in Complete Concussion Training. This training is comprehensive and
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Fascial Stretch Therapy
Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST) is a form of pain-free therapist-assisted stretching that uses gentle oscillating movements of traction and stretch to decompress joints and expand space in the soft tissues (muscles, fascia, etc). Who is Fascial Stretch Therapy For Fascial Stretch Therapy is for people who want to feel more comfortable in their bodies and
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Golf Physiotherapy
Golf may look smooth, but it places complex demands on the body. The swing requires strength, balance, rotational mobility, and precise control. Even small imbalances or restrictions can lead to pain, compensation, or a drop in performance. At Optimize Physiotherapy, we work with golfers to improve movement quality, reduce strain, and build long-term physical resilience.
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Dance Physiotherapy
Dance demands a high level of physical and mental performance. It calls for strength, flexibility, balance, and precision, all working together. This unique combination places significant stress on the body, and it requires specialized care to keep you performing at your best. At Optimize Physiotherapy, we work with dancers to support strength, improve control, and
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Sports Physiotherapy & Performance
Sports therapy, or advanced fitness rehabilitation as we like to call it, takes into account the ever-evolving nature of fitness and injuries. As clinicians, we can’t solely rely on a typical physiotherapy assessment. With constantly varied training methods being incorporated in all levels of athletics, we adapt our assessment and treatment techniques accordingly. We also
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Personal Training
Performance-Driven. Purpose-Built. Just for You. Looking for a more guided, customized approach to training or rehab? Our one-to-one personal training sessions pair you with a dedicated professional trainer who builds a program around your goals, your movement patterns, and your recovery needs. Whether you’re chasing peak performance or just want to move better in your
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Crossfit, Weightlifting and Body Building
Precision. Power. Performance. High-level strength training demands focus, intensity, and smart recovery. At Optimize, we work with CrossFit athletes, Olympic weightlifters, and bodybuilders to manage injuries, refine mechanics, and maintain progress. Our goal is to keep you training consistently and performing at your highest level without losing momentum. Train With Purpose. Recover With Strategy. Strength
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