Concordia Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic

Spinal traction is a form of decompression therapy that relieves pressure on the spine. It can be performed manually or mechanically. Spinal traction is used to treat herniated discs, sciatica, degenerative disc disease, pinched nerves, and many other back conditions.

Want to learn more about traction? Call us at 204.663.5221 or email [email protected] to book an appointment!

Who can benefit from physiotherapy? Everyone! We can help with all types of conditions & Injuries:

Arthritis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chronic Pain Syndrome
Concussion
Dizziness, Vertigo, and Imbalance
Frozen Shoulder
Headaches
Heel and Foot Pain
Neck & Low Back Pain
Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries
Post Surgery
Repetitive Strain
Rotator Cuff Injury
Running Injuries
Sciatica
Sports Injuries
Sprains and Strains
Tendonitis (Tennis/Golfers elbow, Achilles, etc)
TMJ Dysfunction

Do you suffer from headaches, dizziness, numbness into your hands or jaw pain? Your neck could be contributing to these symptoms. We can assess and treat the neck to help alleviate or manage symptoms like these.

Suffering from elbow pain, stiffness or weakness in your grip strength? We can help. We treat common injuries such as Tennis or Golfers elbow, along with many other conditions.

Knee pain holding you back from your favorite activities? Does it hurt to climb stairs, get up from sitting to standing or squat? We can help! Come see one of our skilled Physiotherapists for an assessment and treatment.

Convenience and efficiency with Direct billing. We are able to direct bill the following Insurance Providers for most plans:

Blue Cross

Canada Life

Sunlife Financial

Greenshield

Chambers Of Commerce

Standard Life

Maximum Benefit

Coughlin & Associates

Claim Secure

Sirius

Wawanesa

Manulife

Now that we all survived the holidays, January is a great time to get back to working on your health and mobility goals. Whether you're training for a marathon or sports competition; or you just want to be ready to garden or golf this summer, we can help treat any nagging injuries or mobility limitations you may have to get you ready for your favorite activity!

Don't have a specific injury but want to improve your mobility? We can help! We can customize and assist you in a thorough mobility and stretching program.

Wishing all of our clients, friends and family a healthy and Happy New Year! We thank you for your continued support this past year and look forward to seeing you in the New Year! 🥂

FAQ: can I book a treatment if I don't have a specific injury? YES!

You do not need to have a specific injury to come in for treatment. We treat all sorts of things: specific injuries, post op rehab, daily aches and pains, stiffness and lack of mobility, headaches, jaw pain, work and motor vehicle accidents and many more things!

Many of our clients come in for maintenance treatments to prevent injury; To stay healthy and manage pain and keep active.

Questions? Feel free to send us a DM or call 204.663.5221 🙂

Self-care means taking care of yourself so that you can be healthy, you can do your job, you can help and care for others, and you can do all the things you need to and love to do.

Treating those nagging injuries, that chronic pain, or simply using treatment as maintenance and prevention is self care.

Physiotherapy is part of the self care you deserve.

Our Physiotherapists are fluent in English, Polish, French, Hindi and Gujarati. We are more than happy to communicate during your treatment in the above languages. Please specify when booking your appointment which language and we will align you with the appropriate Physiotherapist!

📱If you'd like an appointment please call 204.663.5221 or email us at [email protected]

Olivia is returning from Maternity leave FULL-TIME as of August 8th, 2023!

📱If you'd like an appointment please call 204.663.5221 or email us at [email protected]

We treat a lot of "seasonal" injuries, aches and pains throughout the year. A common one in the spring and summer is low back pain after spending hours in the garden. If your low back is bothering you, we can help relieve the discomfort, restore mobility and have you back to the activities you love quickly.

👉🏼📱If you'd like an appointment please call 204.663.5221 or email us at [email protected]

SHOCKWAVE THERAPY is a non-invasive treatment used in the treatment of many musculoskeletal conditions. The purpose of the therapy is to trigger the body’s own natural healing response. Many people report that their pain is reduced, and mobility improved with even just one treatment. It's a favorite treatment amongst many clients!

Our Physiotherapists may incorporate Shockwave therapy into your treatment plan as necessary to increase recovery and assist in pain relief.

📱Interested in a Shockwave treatment? Please call 204.663.5221 or email [email protected]

Examples of how this coverage may be utilized:

Example 1️⃣ Patient has no private or third-party insurance coverage

If the patient has no insurance the full cost of the appointment is eligible for coverage up 6 individual sessions or 10 group sessions.

Example 2️⃣ Patient has third party coverage – Option to use MB Post Op funding as a secondary insurance

Patients with private coverage must first utilize their third-party insurance. The patient can use this MB Post Op funding as a secondary insurance to cover the remaining portion of the appointment cost. This method will still cap at 6 visits, even if only a small portion of their funding has been utilized.

Example 3️⃣ Patient has third party coverage – Option to use MB Post Op funding once primary insurance has maxed

If the patient has private coverage, they may choose to pay for their appointments using this, and cover the remaining balance themselves. Once they have maxed their own insurance, they may use the MB Post Op coverage.

Example 4️⃣ Patient has already exhausted third party coverage and will be utilizing 100% of the MB Post-op Funding Reimbursement.

The Patient will be eligible for 6 visits.

🚨Attention Total Hip& Knee Replacement Patients 🚨

Patients who have had a total hip or knee replacement since January 1, 2023 and have not recieved treatment may be eligible for the MB Post-op Funding and Reimbursement Program. Patients may qualify for up to 6 individual Physiotherapy sessions or 10 group sessions starting April 1, 2023.

Individual Physiotherapy appointments for this are available at Concordia Physiotherapy.

More details to follow soon. Or contact the clinic at 204.663.5221 or [email protected] and we'll gladly answer any questions you may have!

Have you tried cupping?

Cupping works by creating a local suction onto the skin and therefore increasing blood flow, helping to alleviate inflammation, promote relaxation, and decrease pain. Skin markings are common after cupping that may last a few days to over a week.

At Concordia Physiotherapy we may incorporate Cupping into your treatment plan to help get you feeling and moving better, faster!

📱If you'd like an appointment please call 204.663.5221 or email [email protected]

The Follow up appointments:

At your follow up appointments we will always ask how you felt after your last treatment, how your week went in regards to pain, sleep, mobility, and any change in your function and how your home exercise program is going.

We'll then reassess the area and based on our findings continue with our treatment plan or adjust it as needed.

📱If you'd like an appointment please call 204.663.5221 or email [email protected]

What to expect at the Initial Assessment:

As trained clinicians, we want to learn everything about your injury or condition!

We will take a thorough history, perform a detailed physical examination, review any clinical tests you may have had, and address all your questions and concerns.

Once we have established and explained a diagnosis, we will begin your treatment plan. Treatment plans may change as treatment progresses, to ensure your rehabilitation goals are met.

📱If you'd like an appointment please call 204.663.5221 or email [email protected]

You do not require a doctor’s or other health care provider’s referral to see a Physiotherapist.

However, some insurance plans that cover physiotherapy may require a referral from a doctor. We suggest that you inquire into this prior to coming for your appointment to ensure that you are covered.

📱If you'd like an appointment please call 204.663.5221 or email [email protected]

Our Physiotherapists are Manual Therapists. We take a hands on approach to getting you moving better!

One way is through soft tissue mobilization in which various hands-on techniques are used on your muscles, ligaments and fascia in order to break adhesions and optimize your muscle function and help restore movement.

📱If you'd like an appointment please call 204.663.5221 or email [email protected]

Physiotherapy is a science-based health care profession concerned with human function, movement and maximising physical potential.

Physiotherapists combine their in-depth knowledge of the body and how it works with specialized hands-on clinical skills to assess, diagnose and treat symptoms of illness, injury or disability.

The profession employs a holistic approach to treatment, looking at the patient’s lifestyle and engaging them in their own treatment.

👉🏼📱If you'd like an appointment please call 204.663.5221 or email [email protected]

Meet Cassandra, Physiotherapist.

Cassandra graduated from The University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation in Physical Therapy in 2013. She has worked mainly in private practice. She has completed many courses such as Thoracic outlet syndrome and Pelvic outlet syndrome and completed her acupuncture certification.

In her free time she enjoys hunting, fishing, baking and preparing different keto recipes.

Meet Dhaval, Physiotherapist.

Dhaval earned his Masters of Physiotherapy in 2010 from RGUHS, India while securing 1st rank. He has held various positions in his 10+ years of his career in Physical Therapy. His roles have included a position as the Lead Physical Therapist in a private clinic, Assistant Professor and Clinical therapist at a Physiotherapy school in India and Physiotherapist in the community/homecare. He is very fluent in English, Hindi, Gujarati & can understand Punjabi language as well.

Education, experience, caring, and attentive nature sets Dhaval apart. Dhaval loves to work with his clients and has found best results from providing proper education and carefully tailored exercise programs often augmented by Manual Therapy, Acupuncture, Cupping, Dry Needling techniques and much more. He has a keen interest in soft tissue work, Alternative therapies & Vestibular Rehabilitation. He likes to keep himself updated with the latest techniques through continuous education. He has advanced his knowledge with various certifications in advanced levels of Acupuncture and Dry Needling; as well as Kinesio Taping and Cupping. He plans to pursue his further education in Vestibular Rehabilitation, IASTM and Mulligan’s Mobilization.

When he is not helping his clients, he loves to exercise, read books & spends quality time with his family.

Meet Olivia, Co-Owner & Physiotherapist.

Olivia graduated from the University of Manitoba in 2007 with a Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation-Physical Therapy. She has worked exclusively in private practice clinical setting. As a former fitness instructor and competitive bodybuilder, Olivia is passionate about physical therapy and living an active lifestyle. She has an in depth understanding of exercise and rehabilitation.

Olivia has taken many post-secondary courses, such as Mulligan’s mobilization, Functional Movement, Acupuncture and Dry Needling, as part of her mission to find the right treatment path for all her clients. Olivia works with people of all ages, backgrounds, and conditions. She is a strong believer in a hands-on approach, offering manual therapy, mobilization and exercise prescription. She leverages new advancements in treatments to provide her clients with the best opportunities for success. She likes to take a global approach when treating her clients, taking into consideration how they are functioning as a whole system. She is also fluent in Polish.

Olivia is always looking to increase her knowledge and improve treatment techniques to add to her practice. She would like to continue to pursue further training in IASTM/Graston technique and visceral physiotherapy.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her beautiful family, exercising and being outdoors.

Meet Shane, Co-Owner & Physiotherapist.

Shane is a University of Manitoba graduate with a Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation-Physical Therapy in 2011 and has worked as a physiotherapist in private practice for over ten years.

Using his in-depth knowledge of assessments and management for both acute and chronic injuries, Shane will use a combination of manual therapy and active exercise-based programs to provide the best individualized treatment plan to help you achieve your goals.

Shane has taken many post-secondary courses; including Acupuncture and Concussion Management. He is interested in pursuing further education in concussions, as well as dry needling courses in the near future.

Shane has a passion for hockey being a former player in the MJHL. He is very active in the community and plays on local hockey and softball teams. He enjoys living an active lifestyle and enjoys spending time outdoors hiking and fishing with his family.

Welcome to Concordia Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic's Official page. Thank you for joining us here!

We are Physiotherapists who are committed to providing the highest standards of care and a treatment approach that is proven to be successful.

We are dedicated to empowering our clients to regain their quality of life and optimal state of health.

We look forward to connecting and sharing our practice with you.