Comprehensive Care at ActiveCARE Physio
At ActiveCARE Physio, we are committed to offering exceptional healthcare services, including the specialized field of physiatry. Also known as physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R), physiatry is a medical specialty where licensed medical doctors, called physiatrists, focus on restoring and enhancing your physical function and mobility. Discover how our holistic approach to diagnosing, treating, and rehabilitating various conditions can significantly improve your quality of life.
What is Physiatry?
Physiatry is a medical discipline that emphasizes preventing, diagnosing, treating, and rehabilitating disorders that cause functional impairment. Physiatrists adopt a holistic approach, considering a patient’s health’s physical, emotional, and social aspects. This comprehensive approach aims to improve patients’ lives by restoring or enhancing their functional abilities.
To book an appointment with a physiatrist, please ask your doctor to fax a referral to 613-518-6546.
Diagnosing and Treating Conditions
Physiatrists at ActiveCARE Physio are experts in diagnosing the underlying causes of various conditions that affect movement and function. They treat a wide range of issues, including:
- Difficulties with walking and mobility, falls
- Foot pain/orthotic advice
- Back pain
- Neck pain
- Shoulder pain
- Hip pain
- Knee pain
- Sciatica/radiculopathy
- Complications of neuropathy (examples include pain, drop foot)
- Osteoarthritis
- General upper/lower extremity complaints
- Non-traumatic spinal cord injuries/myelopathy
To book an appointment with a physiatrist, please ask your doctor to fax a referral to 613-518-6546.
The Role of Physiatrists in Your Health
Our physiatrists take a holistic approach, developing personalized treatment plans that address each patient’s unique needs. They consider the patient’s physical, emotional, and social factors to provide well-rounded care. Here are some key functions of physiatrists at ActiveCARE Physio:
Medication Management
Our physiatrists can prescribe medications to manage pain, reduce inflammation, and alleviate other symptoms of various conditions. This medical intervention helps patients achieve better pain control and improved function.
Procedural Interventions
Physiatrists perform injections, joint aspirations, and nerve blocks to manage pain and enhance mobility. These interventions can be crucial in reducing discomfort and facilitating rehabilitation.
Rehabilitation Leadership
As leaders of rehabilitation teams, physiatrists coordinate with other healthcare professionals, including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, and social workers.
Patient Education
Empowering patients through education is a cornerstone of physiatry. Physiatrists provide valuable information about conditions, self-management strategies, and lifestyle modifications.
To book an appointment with a physiatrist, please ask your doctor to fax a referral to 613-518-6546.
Enhance Your Recovery with Expert Physiatry
Our physiatrists offer a thorough and integrative approach to managing and rehabilitating various conditions. We are committed to improving your quality of life by addressing all aspects of your health.
To book an appointment with a physiatrist, please ask your doctor to fax a referral to 613-518-6546.