Athletic Therapy vs. Physiotherapy

At Optimal Healthy Physiotherapy we specialize in helping athletes and active individuals recover from injuries, improve performance, and stay at the top of their game. Our team consists of highly trained therapists who are athletes themselves, meaning we understand the unique demands of sports and physical activity. Two of our services – athletic therapy and … Continued

Shockwave Therapy: Why it Works

Shockwave – not the best name for such a helpful tool in the rehab field. Just by the name, one might expect to be “shocked” with electricity and assume the treatment will be painful. But we’re here to tell you that’s not the case. Shockwave therapy offers a highly effective, non-invasive, and long-lasting solution for … Continued

Professional Office Space for Rent

We have professional office space for rent in our multi-disciplinary health care clinic. Our downtown location in a quiet, warm and quaint century building offers ample free parking. Lease includes use of shared reception space (1st floor) and a shared staff room (2nd floor). Rooms are located on the second floor. The clinic currently houses … Continued

How RMT is Shaping Ontario Healthcare

Our health care needs are evolving individually and societally in the post-pandemic world.  Our population is aging, wait times for much needed medical treatments are far too long, prescription pain medication addiction is a societal crisis, and healthcare budgets are strained. The Ontario medical system seems to see the need to transition to an integrative, … Continued

The Importance of Warm up and Cool down

WARM UP It is important to prepare the body for your workout, by starting with some sport specific drills. A proper warm up should increase your body temperature and activate key muscle groups. This brings blood flow to those muscles to ensure they are well supplied with oxygen. The increase in body temperature allows for … Continued

What I learned about physiotherapy during the pandemic

  What I learned about physiotherapy during the pandemic Sometimes it takes losing something to make you realize how important it is to you.  During the pandemic I’ve learned that my job as a physiotherapist is about much more than simply applying treatments to clients.  I’ve been able to learn from the restrictions of the … Continued