Physiotherapy

What is Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy is a form of medical treatment focused on the joints, muscles, and nerves of the body. Physiotherapy is treatment to restore, maintain, and make the most of a patient's mobility, function, and well-being.

Customized Treatment Plan

Whether you suffer from an injury, are recovering after surgery or have been in a motor vehicle accident, our practitioners will tailor a customized treatment plan to your needs. As the Danforth's physiotherapy clinic, we also perform other treatment methods in conjunction with physiotherapy.

Patient Engagement

During the course of your physiotherapy, depending on your treatment plan, we will ask you to do exercise at home between visits, to increase strength, stretch tight areas and promote healing. While also answering any questions you may have along the way.

Collaborative Approach

We use a collaborative approach to our treatment, meaning that we work along side you every step of the way. Our main goal is to empower you and support you in your journey towards getting back to a healthy, pain-free life.

What To Expect At Your Appointment

Come Prepared - Before attending your first physiotherapy appointment, we suggest wearing comfortable clothing that will easily allow you to expose the targeted area(s) during the examination. Also be sure to bring any necessary medical documentation (including prescription details) with you.

Health Questionnaire - Upon arrival, you will be asked to fill out a health questionnaire. This will inform your physiotherapist about your medical history, associated conditions and any other relevant details, ensuring they can best understand your individual needs.

Objective Evaluation - Your physiotherapist will perform a series of tests — including an evaluation of your posture, walking, strength, mobility and more. They will also examine any issues that may be involved with your condition and/or situation

Review Your Plan - After your physiotherapist has successfully evaluated your condition and taken into account all other relevant factors, they will review your condition, highlight any affected structures, discuss the details of your customized treatment plan and answer any questions you may have.

What Conditions Does Physiotherapy Treat?

Physiotherapy is used to improve a patient’s quality of life through diagnosis, examination, intervention and patient education. At Don Valley Health and Wellness, our experienced physiotherapists provide essential education about your body, helping you determine the cause for impaired movement. With reputable physiotherapy on the Danforth in Toronto, our team prescribes personalized therapies and exercises that are designed to help you restore your mobility and independence.


At Don Valley Health and Wellness, each member of our physiotherapy team are experts in assessing and treating musculoskeletal impairments. This includes issues concerning the muscles, bones, joints, nerves, tendons and ligaments. Given the wide range of different conditions that this term may entail, many clients are often unsure whether physiotherapy is the right treatment for their individual case.

What Are the Benefits of Physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy provides relief to people of all ages suffering from different ailments, injuries or disorders. With the help of our physiotherapy, you can lead a more active and healthy life. Better-known benefits of physiotherapy include:


Relief from pain - Aches and pain in the body could be caused by a number of reasons. This includes everything from an ankle injury while playing basketball, to chronic lower back pain from sitting for long hours at work. If the pain is impacting your daily routine and activities, it definitely needs immediate medical attention.


Improved mobility and balance - People recovering from injuries from an accident, surgery or conditions (such as a stroke) may become disoriented and find it difficult to get back on their feet again. In these cases, rehabilitation physiotherapy can provide great help. It not only helps the body regain lost muscle strength and improves coordination, but it also helps patients move around more safely.


Prevention of/recovery from surgery - While surgery may be unavoidable in some cases, physiotherapy may reduce the need for it. A combination of exercises and therapies can eliminate pain, heal injured tissues and facilitate pain-free mobility.


Manage age-related issues - As we age, many of us tend to develop musculoskeletal complications (such as osteoporosis and osteoarthritis). To manage these daily aches and pain, physiotherapy can be helpful.


Avoid dependency on medicines - While painkillers may temporarily relieve pain, the effect they can have on kidneys and liver may prove fatal over the long term. That’s why it’s recommended to opt for physiotherapy to deal with chronic pain.

Who Can Benefit From Physiotherapy?

People of all ages can benefit from physiotherapy, be it a child suffering from cerebral palsy or an elderly person suffering from osteoporosis. If you or your loved one experiences any kind of ailment, we can set you on the road to recovery and help you maintain your overall physical well-being.

Which Techniques Do We Use?

  • Massage and Manipulation

    This involves massaging the body’s soft tissues using the movement of hands. It is known to:


    Improve blood circulation

    Enable effective draining of fluids from parts of the body

    Enhance the movement of different parts of the body

    Relieve pain

    Reduce muscle tension

  • Movement and Exercises


    To improve your ability to balance your body and move normally, a comprehensive exercise program is essential and can be created specially for you to recover safely from an injury. This method of physiotherapy is designed to strengthen your muscles and joints and improve your overall range of movemen

  • Physiotherapy Modality


    This type of physiotherapy is practiced using different stimulation like electricity or sound waves to promote blood flow, tissue repair and pain reduction. 


    Therapy types include:

    • Interferential Current (IFC)
    • Ultrasound

Why Visit Don Valley Health and Wellness For Physiotherapy?

At Don Valley Health and Wellness, we proudly provide East Toronto’s go-to physiotherapy on the Danforth. We offer a full range of physiotherapy and health services, with a personalized approach to address your unique wellness goals. Looking to get to the root of your pain? The Don Valley team also offers    massages on the Danforth. Countless Toronto and GTA residents have experienced positive health benefits as a result of our unique approach to massage therapy. In conjunction with our physiotherapy services, we’re also an established    foot clinic on the Danforth. Many patients requiring treatment for sports injuries or arthritis also enjoy the benefits of our chiropody sessions and custom-made orthotics.

To learn more about our physiotherapy services or to book an appointment with our team, call us at (416) 466-4438  or fill out our    online contact form. We’re ready to help guide you on your road to recovery and a pain-free life!

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