Physiotherapy The practice of making people feel better, move better and live better. Most commonly we treat people with pain, injuries and disabilities helping them regain function and quality of life. Our Physiotherapists are registered, primary care health professionals that can diagnose and treat a variety of health conditions. If you’re wondering if Physiotherapy can help, the answer is generally yes, and in a lot more ways that you might think. We curate the program that is right for you; from hands-on techniques, to retraining muscles and posture, to educating you on the proper ways to sit, stand and move, our options for treatment are vast and diverse. Our team is the same with strengths and specialties from Sports Therapy, to Women's Health and Pediatrics, our Physiotherapists ready and excited to help you reach your goals. Benefits Reduce Pain Improve Movement Improve Strength & Endurance Return to Optimal Function Prevent Injury Rehabilitate Post-Surgery Gain…
Massage Therapy Massage therapy is a clinically-oriented healthcare option that helps alleviate the discomfort associated with every day occupational stresses, muscular over-use and many chronic pain conditions. In short, if feels amazing and it helps! Massage therapy is the manipulation of soft tissues of the body including muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and joints. Our Massage therapy team is staffed with Registered Massage Therapists, primary healthcare providers and regulated to ensure the highest standards. They have combined decades of experience so you can be certain you have someone familiar with your condition working with you. Massage therapy can be used as a treatment for both acute and chronic conditions. RMTs work with a wide variety of patients in the treatment of illness, injury rehabilitation and disability. Benefits Reduced muscle tension Improved circulation Stimulation of the lymphatic system Reduction of stress hormones Relaxation Increased joint…
Pool Physiotherapy Register Today! Aquatic therapy is physiotherapy that takes place in a pool or other aquatic environment under the supervision of our trained healthcare professionals. Aquatic therapy is also known as water therapy, aquatic rehabilitation, aqua therapy, pool therapy, therapeutic aquatic exercise or hydrotherapy. Aquatic therapy continues to grow in popularity as a safe complement or alternative to traditional land-based therapy that is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. The soothing properties of water appeal to those in search of treatment that can heal the body while improving rehabilitation timeframes, fitness levels or reducing overall stress levels. The biggest benefit is those who can not suitably completed a land/clinic based exercise program due to injury and disability can comfortably and safely do so in the water. Compared to other forms of physical therapy, aquatic therapy results in a higher client compliance rate and less pain throughout…
Chiropractic Care Chiropractic care is a holistic, hands-on approach to healthcare that primarily focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of musculoskeletal disorders, especially those related to the spine. Rooted in the belief that a well-aligned spine contributes to the overall well-being of an individual, chiropractors employ a range of non-surgical techniques to enhance body function and promote natural healing. What to expect in a visit? A typical chiropractic visit involves a comprehensive assessment, including a detailed history and physical examination. Based on the findings, the chiropractor may use specific adjustments, often characterized by a controlled, gentle force, to correct spinal misalignments. These adjustments help alleviate pain, improve mobility, and enhance the body's natural healing capabilities. Beyond Spinal Adjustments While spinal adjustments are central to chiropractic care, many chiropractors also incorporate other modalities into their practice.…
Acupuncture Acupuncture is a safe and effective alternative to medication in the treatment of pain and healing. Acupuncture stimulates the release of endorphins – the body’s natural pain-relieving neurohormones – through the insertion of needles into specific anatomical points (acupuncture points) to encourage natural healing. Our Physiotherapy team is trained through the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada and McMaster University Acupuncture Program to offer this complimentary service. Acupuncture can treat all types of musculoskeletal pain. It has been known as an effective method of relieving chronic back, neck, or knee pain. Acupuncture can also calm a spastic or painful muscle in those who have experienced trauma to the muscle. People with joint pain, like those with arthritis, may also benefit from acupuncture because it can help to reduce inflammation and restore natural function to the joints. It may also be helpful in treating sciatica and tendonitis. Studies have shown…
Custom Orthotics As they stay, started from the bottom. So much of our bodies dysfunction can be traced to our feet and how we walk. At Koonar Physiotherapy we offer a combination of the most advanced computerized and hands-on assessment techniques to determine the function of your feet and any resulting pains and dysfunction up the chain. From there we can offer treatment solutions including 3D Fit Custom Orthotics that include our Great Fit Guarantee. A custom orthotic is a device designed to align the foot and ankle into the most anatomically efficient position. They look like insoles, but are biomechanical medical appliances that are custom made to correct your specific foot imbalance. Custom orthotics work on your feet much like glasses work on your eyes - they reduce stress and strain on your body by bringing your feet back into proper alignment. The plastic body of the custom orthotic helps to re-align the foot by redirecting and reducing certain motion that takes place during…
Custom Bracing One size does not fit all and Custom Bracing can be the only solution for certain conditions that require a higher quality and durable protection than off-the-shelf can provide. We provide in house diagnosis by a Physiotherapist to help ensure you are fit for brace that matches your condition. Partnering with DonJoy, a world leader in knee bracing technology. We also supply top-quality over the counter braces for joint pain and injury stabalization. Ask your therapist about our catalogue of products from the top brands in the world. Can Help ACL Tears Knee Ligament Injury Post-Surgical Stabalization Osteoarthritis Joint Instability & Pain
Sports Medicine Utilizing decades of urgent care experience we treat acute sports injuries for all levels of athelets from NHL Players to the beer League, weekend warrior. Our team of therapists are recognized as local leaders, working with the NBL Champion Windsor Express professional men's basketball team and our Memorial Cup Champion Windsor Spitfires OHL hockey team. Sports is our passion, just like it is yours. Through a comprehesive group of services we can assure an athlete can rehabilitate in a supportive environment where all treatment options are available. Conditioning programs utilizing pool therapy to minimize downtime and advanced treatment technologies can help reduce time off from your sport. Dr. J.C. Fedoruk, BA, LL.B, M.D., MCFP (EM), FACEP, FCLM, DABAM, DABUCM (Practice Focused Designation: Sports Medicine) provides unique collaborative assessment and treatment through the Koonar Physiotherapy office in both Windsor and Lakeshore. Our staff Team Physiotherapist…
Pelvic & Women’s Health Book now @ Sorella Women's Wellness Pelvic Health concerns (such as incontinence and pelvic pain) are far too common and rarely talked about. Many men and women suffer silently without realizing that there are effective, evidence-based treatment solutions. Pelvic Health Physiotherapy is established in the literature as a first-line of defence against Incontinence and Pelvic Pain. Assessment and treatment of weak and/or tight pelvic floor muscles by our Pelvic Health Therapist can have a profound effect on a variety of related conditions. Women’s health physiotherapy refers to disorders that are specific to women during various phases of life ranging from adulthood, pregnancy, post-partum, menopause and old age. This also includes rehabilitation post-surgery and post-cancer diagnosis/treatment. Pain is the most common symptom reported by women with pelvic health issues. Low back pain or pelvic pain with sustained sitting, cycling, during sexual intercourse…
Occupational Testing – SureHire SureHire Occupational Health Testing provides accurate and timely results to support informed decision making at work, home and in the community. Our office provides a host of services from: Drug & Alcohol Testing, Fitness to Work Testing & Audiometric Testing Services. We are a proud local testing site for SureHires national partners. A BETTER WORKFORCE: SureHire's Exclusive Testing Facilities are only available to SureHire clients and provide standardized testing services across Canada. CONSISTENT PRICING: SureHire has secured standardized pricing nationally to ensure testing costs remain consistent at all facilities. SureHire does not charge additional facility or collection fees. SAME DAY RESULTS & CONVENIENT APPOINTMENTS: Result notifications are sent to the company representative(s) the same day of testing. If additional testing is required (e.g. lab confirmation) you will be notified where we are in the process. A HUMAN TO TALK TO: In…
Kinesiology Kinesiologists are recognized experts in preventing and managing injury and chronic disease and helping to reach peak physical performance. As a part of our strong team of professionals our Kinesiologists help our patients reach their goals more efficiently. Our kinesiologists, work directly with patients one-on-one or in small groups, primarily educating them about anatomy, physiology, and body mechanics, as well as designing and monitoring their specific exercise therapy. Kinesiologists also look at the work spaces, practices, tools, and demands of the job so as to improve worker safety and productivity. Kinesiologists take a "whole body" systems approach to studying these challenges and determine ways of reducing or eliminating repetitive strain or overuse injuries. In addition to featuring our experienced Registered Kinesiologists we are also proud to be a partner with the University of Windsor’s Human Kinetics Co-op student program. Can Help Enhance health and…
I.A.S.T.M. Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation (IASTM) is a new manual therapy technique performed with ergonomically designed instruments (tools) that detect and treat fascial restrictions, encourage rapid localization and effectively treat areas exhibiting soft tissue fibrosis, chronic inflammation, or degeneration. Studies have shown clinical benefits of IASTM showing improvements in range of motion,strength and pain perception following treatment. The technique itself is said to be a modern evolution from Traditional Chinese Medicine called Gua Sha[1].However Gua Sha was not used to treat Musculoskeletal conditions but was traditionally applied along meridiens to move the bad chi out through the skin.IASTM is a is a procedure that is rapidly growing in popularity due to its effectiveness and efficiency while remaining non-invasive,with its own indications and limitations. IASTM is performed with ergonomically designed instruments that detect and treat fascial restrictions,…
Cupping Made universally famous by the purple circles on Michael Phelps and other athletes in the Olympics, but not a new treatment by any means. One of the oldest medical textbooks in the world, the Ebers Papyrus, describes how the ancient Egyptians used cupping therapy in 1,550 B.C. Cupping is done by your trained therapist placing cups on your skin to create suction. It is utilized for many purposes, including to help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation and well-being, and as a type of deep-tissue massage. Cupping is a technique with origins in traditional European, Middle Eastern, and (to a large extent) Asian medicine. There are several forms of cupping treatment performed around the world. It has been proposed that cupping increases the circulation to the area treated, helping to relieve pain and muscle tension. Proponents of the treatment suggest that collagen synthesis “leads to increasing stiffness of the connective tissues,” and that cupping can decrease collagen…
At Koonar Physiotherapy, we create a safe and comfortable space to help you improve your overall well-being.
At Koonar Physiotherapy, we create a safe and comfortable space to help you improve your overall well-being.
Technology
WAVE Vibration Exercise Although the use of Whole Body Vibration exercise is an emerging concept in North America, it has been validated through 40 years of research. The technology utilizes a frequency range which has been proven to be both safe and effective. The technology was originally designed to treat bone and lean muscle mass loss in cosmonauts who had spent considerable time in a weightless environment, in addition to enhancing power and strength and accelerating recovery in Russian Olympic athletes. Eventually, the technology was introduced to Europe in the early 1990’s, where further research was done to validate its effects. Due to its many benefits, the technology has quickly gained acceptance and is now utilized by universities, professional sports teams, and health professionals in the rehabilitation and medical fields. How it Works The movement of the vibration plate with a small amplitude of 2 to 4 mm stimulates the body’s natural ‘stretch reflex’ (Tonic Vibration…
Theralase – Cold Laser Cold Laser or Low Level Laser Therapy is a therapeutic medical technology with many benefits. We can all experience sprains, strains and pain that just won't go away resulting from repetitive strains in our work place or from trauma in our everyday lives. Pain and inflammation are things we've grown to accept as something we probably will just have to live with. Medical practitioners across North America have discovered a modern medical technology that heals injuries safely and effectively on a cellular level. This medical technology is the Theralase® line of therapeutic medical laser systems. The Theralase® superpulsed laser system can penetrate up to 5 inches (12.7 cm) into tissue, to promote cellular regeneration at the source of injury. Laser energy helps to repair damaged cells by accelerating the body's natural healing mechanisms. Depending on the severity of the injury, you can return to an active lifestyle pain-free within a few weeks…
If you suffer from pain related to fractures, connective tissue repair, delayed wound and bone healing, sport injuries, arthritis, acute and chronic inflammation, diabetic ulcers and neuropathic pain, or other chronic and degenerative conditions, Magnetic Bio-stimulation therapy may be the answer for you.
If you suffer from pain related to fractures, connective tissue repair, delayed wound and bone healing, sport injuries, arthritis, acute and chronic inflammation, diabetic ulcers and neuropathic pain, or other chronic and degenerative conditions, Magnetic Bio-stimulation therapy may be the answer for you.
Shockwave therapy accelerates the healing process in the body by stimulating the metabolism and enhancing blood circulation to regenerate damaged tissue.
Shockwave therapy accelerates the healing process in the body by stimulating the metabolism and enhancing blood circulation to regenerate damaged tissue.
Spinal Decompression Nonsurgical spinal decompression is a type of motorized traction that may help relieve back pain. Spinal decompression works by gently stretching the spine, that changes the force and position of the spine. This change takes pressure off the spinal disks, which are gel-like cushions between the bones in your spine, by creating negative pressure in the disc. As a result, bulging or herniated disks may retract, taking pressure off nerves and other structures in your spine. This in turn, helps promote movement of water, oxygen, and nutrient-rich fluids into the disks so they can heal. Chattanooga’s Triton DTS Spinal Decompression Therapy is a leading non-surgical alternative for disc related syndromes of the lumbar and cervical spine. DTS Therapy uses simple, yet sophisticated equipment manufactured by the leading rehabilitation equipment manufacturer in North America. Chattanooga’s Titron DTS Decompressive Traction System is the most popular decompression system…
Ultrasound Therapy Ultrasound is an effective modality commonly seen in Physiotherapy practice. In most ultrasound applications, a hand-held transducer is moved in a circular motion over an injured area. The transducer produces sound waves too high-pitched for humans to hear, and those waves heat tendons, muscles and other tissues to improve blood flow and hasten the healing process. Scientifically, it has the capacity to stimulate or enhance the normal events of healing and thus increase the efficiency of the tissue repair phases. If a tissue is repairing in a compromised or inhibited fashion, the application of therapeutic ultrasound at an appropriate dose will enhance this activity. If the tissue is healing ‘normally’, the application will, speed the process and thus enable the tissue to reach its healing endpoint faster. A tool in Physiotherapy since 1950s Ultrasound can be a part of a comprehensive treatment approach. Can help Muscle Injury Tendon Injury Inflammation…
Electrical Stimulation - T.E.N.S. & I.F.C. Electrical Stimulation comes in many forms and help our patients manage acute and chronic pain along with stimulation dormant and weakened muscles. Through the sensitivity of our nervous system to electrical impulses each method of electrical stimulation utilizes the bodies own nerve pathways to gain an effect over pain or muscle activation. TENS is a noninvasive method for relieving pain. People who experience pain relief from TENS may be able to reduce their intake of pain medications, some of which can be addictive or cause adverse side effects. TENS are portable and safe for home use. TENS units work by delivering small electrical impulses through electrodes that have adhesive pads to attach them to a person's skin. These electrical impulses flood the nervous system, reducing its ability to transmit pain signals to the spinal cord and brain. The same electrical impulses also stimulate the body to produce natural pain relievers called endorphins.…
Iontophoresis Iontophoresis is a treatment that allows medication to be delivered across your skin to the painful area without having to have an injection into your muscle or soft tissue, through a vein in your arm, or taking a pill. Less invasive and highly effective, Iontophoresis is the perfect option for patients seeking relief from stubborn inflammation at a rapid pace. During iontophoresis, a medical device is used to pass a mild electrical current through electrodes. You’ll feel a tingling sensation from the electrical current, but it shouldn’t be painful. When using iontophoresis, the electrical current helps the skin easily absorb the medication (dexamethosone). Most iontophoresis sessions for sports injuries last 10 to 15 minutes. Benefits Decrease inflammation Decrease pain Decrease muscle spasm Decrease swelling and edema Reduce calcium deposits in the body Manage scar tissue
