Treatment techniques in Calgary physiotherapy clinic
Below is a selection of treatment techniques I use in my NW Calgary physiotherapy clinic. I received post-graduate training for many of these techniques. [Education/Training]
Virtual Treatment (Tele-health)
What is Virtual Physiotherapy (Tele-health)?
How is physiotherapy possible with no hands-on contact?
McKenzie Technique (MDT)

What is McKenzie Technique?
What are the side effects?
Medical Accupuncture

What is Medical Accupuncture?
How does it work?
Vertigo / Concussion Therapy

What is Vertigo / Concussion Therapy?
How will I react?
Manual Therapy / Massage

What is Manual Therapy / Massage?
How does Massage and Manual Therapy work?
Dry Needling / IMS

What is Dry Needling?
Dry Needling is a treatment technique applied into a muscle with a sterile, single-use, fine filament needle (acupuncture needle). The needle is inserted into specific points, detected by the therapist known as myofascial trigger points (knots in the muscle) that are instantly released restoring function.
The needles are much smaller than an injection needle, so having dry needling does not feel the same as having an injection. When a needle is inserted, for a very brief period of time, you may feel a temporary, sharp pricking sensation, and occasionally feel like the muscle is jumping. Some patient don’t feel anything at all. It all depends how the bodies tissues are feeling when the treatment is taking place. They come in guide-tubes for easy insertion which means that there is no risk of anything touching the needle during the process. Your skin will be sanitized in the area being treated and I will be wearing gloves. [More info]What are the side effects?
Any side effects tend to be mild and short-lived. They may include: fatigue, light headedness, bruising, localized bleeding or soreness or redness or mottling of the skin around the needle sites. If you continue to feel tired after a treatment, it is recommended that you do not drive or operate machinery. It is also advisable not to work out the same day after you have dry needling.
It is always a good idea to have something to eat before your treatment as this can reduce the chance of feeling light headed and less fatigued. If you have any flu like symptoms you should cancel your appointment until feeling better.