PILATES BASED PHYSIOTHERAPY IN DOWNTOWN TORONTO
Pain Management using Manual Therapy, Sports Massage, Pilates-Based Exercise, Movement Therapy, Pain Science.
We are open for In-Person visits with full infection control measures to keep you safe. We also continue to offer virtual/video directed care if you prefer.
IN PERSON APPOINTMENTS
This is how we are keeping you safe:
We are a small private practice, so one therapist, one patient, in each treatment room. Distancing from other patients in waiting areas.
We use natural ventilation combining open windows with heating and humidifiers.
We also use HEPA air filters in all spaces. These filter viruses, bacteria and particles smaller than 0.01 microns. This is smaller than the virus that causes Covid-19.
Your therapist is fully vaccinated. We self-screen each day. Masks are not mandatory, but we will gladly wear one if you prefer.
All equipment is cleaned and disinfected after each patient.
We clean the bathroom and all touch surfaces between patient.
We screen you before each visit, using the latest Covid screen from The Ministry of Health. You can complete the electronic screen on any device.
We are following the infection control measures recommended by Ontario Public Health and The College of Physiotherapist of Ontario.
VIRTUAL/VIDEO APPOINTMENTS
For those who prefer not to visit in person, or you may live further away, we are still offering video based care. Simply book your initial assessment on-line and send us an email that you prefer a video appointment.
Tele-rehabilitation by video can be simply delivered using a desktop, laptop or tablet with a camera. You can position your device, so that we can see you for physical assessment and teaching exercise. Because we cannot see you in-person and perform hands-on, we will need to spend more time in your session observing movement and asking questions about pain.
Exercise-based treatment can be performed on the mat, using home props and small equipment. It’s time to get creative with what you have at home !
The combination of Pilates, Physiotherapy and other exercise techniques allow numerous options for rehabilitation, even with just body weight. Video treatment sessions are 45 mins or 60 mins. New assessments are 60 mins.
Here are the simple instructions to join a Zoom video meeting:
- Click the join link in your email or calendar invitation. I will send this by email.
- Depending on your default web browser, you may be prompted to open Zoom. Click open Zoom and the application will run automatically.
- You do not need a password to sign in. If I am not in the meeting stay signed-in and wait for me to join. You will see yourself in the video.
Please contact us to find out how tele-rehabilitation might work for you. I am available to speak on the phone if you have any questions. If you are in acute pain, please do not hesitate to reach out for support.
I wish everyone the best of health and safety during this difficult time.
Fees For In Person and Virtual Physiotherapy/Pilates
Why Pilates And Physiotherapy?
Damian Wyard combines the science of physiotherapy with Pilates in Downtown Toronto, to rehabilitate the spine and peripheral joints. He works with over-use injuries, sports injuries, lower back and neck pain. He provides one-on-one rehabilitation instruction on the classic equipment and supplements this with home exercises. After working in other physiotherapy clinics Damian saw that patients were struggling with basic home programs and not getting better. Many injuries need a gradual re-loading approach to avoid making it worse, but strengthening the sensitive tissue. The Pilates equipment allows painful joints to be supported, while providing resistance and gradual re-loading of the injury. Some conditions require more complex cuing/correction to break old movement patterns that perpetuate pain.
Sports Injuries
Many muscle/tendon sports or over-use injuries need gradual reloading/strengthening of the painful tissue.
Treating Pain
Read how we treat acute and persistent pain differently, using gradual re-loading of painful joints and tissue.
Prolonged Lower Back & Neck Pain
Most lower back and neck injuries do well with early movement-based rehabilitation.
Physiotherapy And Pilates
Physiotherapy and Pilates can help with lower back and pelvic pain during pregnancy. We can advise on safe aerobic, strengthening and movement programs.
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Physiotherapy with Pilates in Downtown Toronto
All sessions are one-on-one by our Physiotherapist, who is also a Stott Rehabilitation instructor. Treatments are not limited to Pilates-based exercise. We also treat using manual therapy; joint and soft tissue mobilizations; taping and pain management techniques. Your physiotherapist will advise you what treatment modalities are best for your injury/condition.
All physiotherapy treatments and follow-ups will be by delivered directly by your physiotherapist. If you prefer virtual/video appointments, these consists of mat work, body-weight, yoga and pilates exercises. We can use equipment and props you have at home. It’s time to get creative! Therapeutic exercise is shown to be the most effective solution for acute and chronic pain.
Physiotherapy, Private Pilates and Insurance.
All sessions are one-on-one and provided by a registered physiotherapist who is also a Stott Pilates rehabilitation instructor. You are able to claim Pilates-based physiotherapy under your private insurance plan when it is provided by a registered physiotherapist. There must be a physiotherapy assessment; a treatment plan or specific goals. You do not need to have an injury to be covered. As long as there are specific exercise goals, you can claim under physiotherapy. Some examples of exercise goals could be to increase mobility, flexibility, strength, posture and prevention.
Pilates and Yoga Instruction
Strength and Conditioning
Want to exercise in a safe space? These sessions are provided by our physiotherapist. We can provide one-on-one Pilates, Yoga and Strength/Conditioning Programs. If you have general fitness goals and do not require treatment, you can still benefit from the expertise of our physiotherapist. Your physiotherapist will still do the assessment and all your exercise sessions. Your physiotherapist will advise you which program is more suitable for you in your initial assessment. You might benefit from a combination of Yoga, Pilates and Strengthening using weights. Damian Wyard Physiotherapist is both a Pilates and Yoga Instructor and can customize a program based on your needs. The combination of mobility and strengthening is ideal for maintaining a healthy spine and joints.
Private training that does not have specific goals, or is not part of a physiotherapy treatment plan, cannot be claimed under private insurance. If you have pain or an injury/condition, then you will be on a treatment plan and can submit receipts to your insurance.
Want to know more about your injury or condition? Free 5 minute phone consultation with a physiotherapist.
Our College does not allow us to advertise client testimonials on our website. If you would like a free 5 minute consultation on the phone with registered physiotherapist Damian Wyard, you can call 647 499 6685. Leave a message and he will call back.
LOCATION
Pilates4Physio
134 Adelaide St East, Suite 201
Toronto, Ontario, M5C 1K9
(between Church and Jarvis)
Tel: 647 499 6685
Email: info@pilates4physio.ca