Richview Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre / Richview Footcare Clinic

F A Q

Welcome to our FAQ section, where we provide clear and helpful answers to common questions about our Chiropractic, Foot Care, and Massage services. Whether you’re seeking information on treatments, benefits, or specific procedures, you’ll find reliable guidance here to make informed decisions about your health and wellness.

chiropractic medicine FAQ

Chiropractic medicine is based on the scientific fact that your body is a self-regulating, self- healing organism. These important functions are controlled by the brain, spinal cord, and all the nerves of the body. Is to detect these bones and joints that are not functioning properly, adjust the specific areas, and recommend stretches, exercises or other conservative methods so that you and your nervous system can operate at its best.

No, as chiropractic medicine is a primary health care profession you do not need a referral from anyone. You can make the appointment yourself.

Yes we have many chiropractic medicine patients who have had previous back surgery. We have specific treatment protocols for people who have undergone surgery yielding tremendous results.

Your treatment at Richview wellness clinic is covered under most major health insurance companies. The amount that is covered depends on the type of plan you carry. Please contact your insurer for detailed information pertaining to reimbursement.

Everybody recovers at different rates depending on many factors such as length of time with injury, severity of injury, compliance with treatment plan etc. We will be able to give you an estimate of your recovery time during your report of findings.

Acupuncture is a 2,500 year old Chinese system of natural healing (no drugs, no surgery.) This is concerned with restoring proper energy flow to the various organs, glands and tissues of the body on the premise that most diseases are the result of malfunction due to disrupted energies.

Textbook listed conditions run into the hundreds. Typical ailments usually responding to acupuncture health care include: neuralgias, headaches, sports related injuries, spasms, musculoskeletal conditions, tennis elbow, osteoarthritis, lumbago, plantar fasciitis, and more.
24 Hours notice is needed for an appointment cancellation or rescheduling. A $50.00 fee will be charged for late cancellations.

Foot care FAQ

At your first visit, the chiropodist will take a full medical history. May also take a look at the way you walk and move your lower leg joints. Will discuss your concern with then make a diagnosis and treatment plan. Orthotics devices that insert into footwear- or nail surgery may form a part of the treatment plan to ensure effective results to prevent pain recurrences. The initial visit will last between 45-60 minutes. You should bring the shoes which you use most of the time and you should wear loose clothing so we can access/view you legs and ankle.
No, a doctor’s referral is not needed. Many patients are referred by their physician or another health care provider. Simple call richview Foot care clinic to make an appointment.
Yes, an appointment is required. An appointment is needed to ensure that all patients are given proper medical attention.

Chiropody services are not included under O.H.I.P. Fees are covered under many extended health insurance such as Great West Life, Manulife, Greenshield, Sunlife and Veterans DVA. Please contact your health care insurance carrier to regards coverage and reimbursement prior to your appointment, our receptionist will can help you identify your chiropody coverage. We accept cheques, cash, debit, visa and MasterCard. Payment is due when the services are rendered.

We can directly bill patients registered with The Department of Veterans Affairs, Work Safety Insurance Board.

This is common source of confusion, but the truth is that a Chiropodist and podiatrist is the same thing. They have the same skills and qualifications.

  • Corn
  • Callus
  • Verrucae /Warts
  • Ingrown Nails
  • Thicken Nails
  • Hard Nails
  • Fungal
  • Infections/Athlete’s Foot
  • Some conditions can be treated in as little as one appointment, however depending on your specific condition, treatment length may be longer.

Foot ulcers are the number one cause of hospital admission resulting from a diabetic complication. Foot ulcers are common in diabetes for two main reasons; the loss of sensation (neuropathy) in the feet and poor circulation, both of which are complications of diabetes. Circulation can also be affected, which carry blood around the body can become clogged. If the feet do not have a good blood supply they not heal if they are injured, this is because blood contains all the ingredients that are necessary for healing.

You may need to wear them on both legs or just on one. You should wear your compression stockings during the day and take them off before going to bed. Put them on again first thing in the morning. You should be given at least two stockings or two pairs if you’re wearing them on both legs.
The veins get a boost pushing blood back to your heart. Compression stockings can keep your legs from getting tired and achy. They can also ease swelling in your feet and ankles as well as help prevent and treat spider and varicose veins.

Some compression socks go by calf measurements; this is to ensure that yoursocks are not too tight and give proper compression. … If your socks ever feel uncomfortable, legs throb while wearing them or you see red marks from the elastic, your socks are too tight and you may want to go up a size.

Compression stockings are made to help control swelling in the feet, ankles and lower legs. Benefits of compression stockings include helping to squeeze these areas to prevent the buildup of fluid in the tissue. This buildup of fluid can be very painful.
  • Flat Feet
  • Foot Pain
  • In Toening
    Tapiles
  • Ingrowing Toenails
  • Sweaty Feet
  • Toe Walking
  • Fallen Arches
  • Out Toeing
  • Fallen Arches
  • Hell Pain
  • Kohler’s Diseased

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A warming sensation will be felt in the nail bed as the laser passed over the nail. If the nail becomes painful, the patient can take a break. Immediately following the procedure, the nail may feel warm for a few minutes and most can resume to normal activity.

The required number of treatments will vary depending on how severely the toenail in infected. In severe cases, we recommend a few treatments 6-8 weeks apart. Each treatment session can vary from 20-40 minutes.
Please check with your extended health Care.
In humans, nails grow at an average rate of 3mm a month. Actual growth rate is dependent upon age, gender, season, exercise level, diet, and hereditary factors. As the new nail grows, the healthy nail will be seen at the base.

The wart removal treatment at skin uses pulsed Dye laser target and destroys it without damaging the healthy skin around it. The laser cuts off the blood supply to the wart, thus safety taking the wart out.

The virus isn’t easily transmitted by direct contact from one person to another. But it thrives in warm, moist environments; you may contract the virus by walking barefoot around swimming pools or locker rooms.

Massage FAQ

No, we don’t require a doctor’s referral. You may need a one to be covered by your extended health carrier. You can contact your health insurance to see what the requirements are.
This form of therapy is hands-on techniques to increase circulation, relieve tension, reduce stress, relieve anxiety, improve sleep and promote relaxation through the entire body, as well as many other benefits.
If you are under 18, we are happy to treat you with your parents signed consent and presence in the treatment room. If you are between 16 to 18, we are happy to treat you with signed consent and presence in the treatment optional.
Our massage therapist will conduct a consultation with you prior to your first treatment. This will help her to plan the treatment to best meet your needs. It is important for you therapist to understand the reasons for your pain, injury, limited mobility or health concerns so that she can get to work in the fastest way possible and in the most appropriate way for you.
Depending on the type of treatment, you may or may not need to undress. For a reflexology treatment, clients need only remove shoes and socks. For a full body massage, clients will need to undress down to their underwear. Your massage therapist will leave the room until you have got onto the plinth and covered yourself with the supplied sheet. You will be covered with a sheet and towels at all times during the treatment, except the area being worked on.
This will depend on the type of treatment you receive. An aromatherapy or holistic massage will be include gentle strokes to help you relax and de-stress. A sports or therapeutic massage will include some deeper techniques, but a client should never experience pain during a treatment. Do not hesitate to ask questions or mention if you feel any discomfort so that the massage therapist can use another approach or technique.
Most people feel very relaxed following a treatment with a reduction in aches and pains caused by tension. Clients often feel an increase in energy levels in the days following a treatment. Since toxins are released from your soft tissues during a massage, it is recommended you drink plenty of water following your massage to help your body flush these out. Our therapists may, where appropriate, recommend stretches and/or strengthening exercises to help you maintain the effects of your treatment and to improve your range of movement. These exercises are important as they are the key to maintaining the improvements achieved in the treatment. Often the problems arise from habitual bad posture or injuries and it is vital in both these instances to use the correct exercises as a rehabilitation tool.
If you have been carrying a lot of tension and there has been an extended period of time since your last treatment, sometimes aches and pains can occur the following day. This is due to the release of toxins from tight tissues and sometimes from the rebalancing of tissues, increasing range of movement and subtly changing posture. It is, however, not common and usually goes away after a day.
24 Hours notice is needed for an appointment cancellation or rescheduling. A $50.00 fee will be charged for late cancellations.

FAQ of Physiotherapy

We believe that physiotherapy should be more than just treating pain. We teach you about your pain, injury or condition to explain why it has occurred, addressing the underlying causes – not just treating your pain until the next time it comes back!

You can benefit from physiotherapy at any time in your life. Physiotherapy helps with sudden injury, managing long-term medical conditions such as arthritis, surgery and sporting event.

All injuries and problems require a detailed initial assessment. This allows your physiotherapist to understand your problem and build the best appropriate treatment.

Your first session will include:

  1. Initial discussion – understanding you.
  2. Examination and movement assessment – locating the source of the problem.
  3. Diagnosis and discussion – explaining our findings.
  4. Treatment planning – setting goals and expectations together with your clinician.
  5. First treatment
  6. Typically, an appointment will last 30-60 minutes be depending on your condition. If you are required to attend further treatment, your Physio will advise you on how long these sessions will last.
  7. As time progresses, your appointments will be fewer and further between. Stopping early can result in regression and aggravation of the injury.
Your physio will need to have a good view of the affected body part. Shorts and a T-shirt are ideal as many problem areas can be accessed easily, such as arm or leg injuries. In some cases you may be asked to undress to underwear depending on the.

IFC is a non-invasive, safe treatment option with minimal discomfort. Through Interferential Current Therapy, physiotherapists can enhance the range of motion and alleviate pain linked to various conditions. Key benefits of IFC include:

  1. Pain relief: IFC temporarily relieves chronic pain associated with musculoskeletal issues.
  2. Reduced inflammation: It helps decrease inflammation caused by injury, trauma, or muscle spasms.
  3. Improved range of motion: IFC can improve mobility and flexibility in affected areas.