Physical therapists manage and prevent many physical problems caused by injury, illness, disease, surgery, sports, aging, long periods of inactivity and work related injury. They are skilled in the assessment and management of a broad range of conditions that affect the musculoskeletal, circulatory, respiratory and nervous systems.

Physiotherapy centres in the West Island are sometimes known as physical therapy centers or physio sport centres. They may have on staff or refer you to an athletic therapist, osteopath, massage therapist, acupuncturist, occupational therapist, sports medicine physician, orthopaedic surgeon, and possibly other health care specialists.

Physiotherapists address physical challenges associated with back pain, arthritis, repetitive strain injury etc. They attend to sports injuries and provide advice on prevention and recurrence.

They may direct care for children with pediatric conditions such as developmental delay, fractures and respiratory conditions.

They will get you back on your feet after surgery. They may help you manage the physical complications of cancer and cancer treatment, manage incontinence, and maximize your mobility if you have a neurological disorder such as stroke, spinal cord injury or Parkinsons disease.

They may oversee rehabilitation in your home after you have been ill or injured or provide pre- and post-natal care. They may also work with you to treat and manage respiratory and cardiac conditions.