Richview Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre / Richview Footcare Clinic
Services
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Top quality healthcare services
Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation
Can make a difference in an individual’s life by maximizing daily function’s, increasing mobility, relieve pain and building strength.
Chiropody
Foot Specialist
Is an assessment of the fee which can include treatment and prevention of diseases through therapeutic, orthotic and palliative means. Your visit will include an assessment the feet which can include treatment and prevention of diseases, through therapeutic, orthotic, and palliative care means
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Physiotherapy Services
Common Conditions:
- Neck and Back pain
- Sport Injuries
- Pre/Post Surgical Conditions
- Osteoporosis/Arthritic Conditions
- Repetitive Strain Injuries
- Tendonitis
- Bursitis
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Fractures
- Neurological Conditions
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Chiropractic Therapy
Chiropractic therapy is a form of alternative medicine based on the theory that misalignments of the spine and body can cause a wide range of diseases. The main chiropractic treatment technique involves manual therapy, use of modalities, education and manipulations/adjustments of the entire body.
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What is IFC in physiotherapy?
Benefits:
- Pain relief: IFC temporarily relieves chronic pain associated with musculoskeletal issues.
- Reduced inflammation: It helps decrease inflammation caused by injury, trauma, or muscle spasms.
- Improved range of motion: IFC can improve mobility and flexibility in affected areas.
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Massage Therapy
Massage therapy is a treatment used to alleviate soft tissue disorders associated with chronic pain, occupational stress and overuse muscle/joint syndromes.
Benefits of Massage Therapy:
- Relaxation
- Improve circulation
- Increase flexibility
- Decrease pain
- Breakdown scar tissue
- Relieve anxiety
- Pre/post surgery rehabilitation
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Chiropody/Foot Specialist
There are 58 bones in the feet and over 200 ligaments and muscles approximately. Throughout one’s lifetime anything can go wrong with respect to care, function and applicability to everyday life. Our foot specialist can review modify and treat conditions associated and try to make their lifestyle better suited for everyday life! Please book an appointment for an assessment/ We can help!
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Acupuncture Therapy
What is acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a form of treatment that helps to promote healing. It involves the insertion of extremely fine needles into specific points of the body.
Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years in China and more recently since the 1970’s in Western Medicine.
Traditional Chinese belief is that energy flows in channels (meridians) throughout the body. When pain is present in an area of the body, the energy stagnates. Stimulation, via acupuncture needles helps to restore the healthy flow of energy.
Acupuncture needles are often inserted into trigger points (tight sensitive areas in the muscle) to help relieve pain and restore movement.
Why get acupuncture? :
For example:
- Back pain and sciatica
- Migraine and headache
- Muscular and joint pain
- Whiplash injury and neck pain
- Osteoarthritis.
It will be necessary to complete a thorough assessment/examination of your symptoms to establish if acupuncture is an appropriate form of treatment for you.
- Wear (or bring) loose fitting clothes. …
- Answer interview questions honestly & completely. …
- Eat something first. …
- Don’t brush your tongue before treatment. …
- Don’t worry about the needles! …
- Get ready to relax. …
- Keep relaxing after treatment. …
- Stay hydrated.
Acupuncture is a holistic health therapy. This means that in addition to details about your specific concerns, acupuncturists are also interested in how the body functions. When filling out your intake forms as well as in the initial interview, the more information we have about your history + current health as well as your lifestyle, the better.
Your acupuncturist will use this information to create an individualized treatment plan for you. As your treatments go on, you may find acupuncture helping you in ways you didn’t expect! Patients often notice “side effects” of better sleep, improved digestion, etc.
While some patients occasionally feel a slight pinch at insertion, or a temporary heavy sensation after a point has been stimulated, acupuncture is not a painful experience.
Our needles are sterile, hypoallergenic, and never reused.
While acupuncture is more like a medical office visit rather than a spa appointment, it is very relaxing. After the pins have been inserted in the acupuncture points, you will relax on the table for around 45 minutes. This is a great time to clear your mind, meditate, or take a nap. Most people go into a deep state of relaxation–this is a state where profound healing occurs.
While it’s not strictly forbidden, if you want to get the most out of your sessions, plan to go to the gym or do any strenuous activity before rather than after your treatment session. Acupuncture activates a healing process that continues after you leave the office. This doesn’t mean you need to stay in bed for the rest of the day–going on a walk or other light activity is encouraged, just be aware of your energy levels and try not to overdo it.
Being hydrated is vital to the body’s natural healing processes and optimizes the effects of your acupuncture treatment. Have a cup of water in our office before you leave or bring your reusable water bottle with you. Warm water with lemon & a pinch of sea salt is a great way to hydrate & restore electrolyte balance.
After your sessions, pay attention to how you feel–your acupuncturist will ask you at the start of your next treatment! Some patients like to make a journal or take notes to help them remember how they felt between treatments. This information will help your practitioner continue to tailor your treatment to fit your needs.
Side-effects are rare. Some people may get these symptoms: Minor bleeding or bruising where the needles were. This should fade within a few days. Slight distending sensation in the first few hours after treatment. This will settle. Feeling light-headed. This can happen as acupuncture may lower your blood pressure and blood sugar levels. For this reason, it may not be safe for you to drive straight away, and we strongly advise you to eat within the two hours before your treatment. If you do feel tired after treatment you should rest.
