Walk-in Physiotherapy in Edmonton, Alberta

walk in physiotherapy in Edmonton, AB

Sometimes, physiotherapy may not be accessible due to several factors, including limited staff, appointments, equipment, etc. That’s why we offer walk-in physiotherapy at Vira Physiotherapy, ensuring you can seek physiotherapy services without a prior appointment at any time in Edmonton. Our specialists combine several physiotherapy techniques to manage pain, balance, mobility, and physical function.

What Conditions Can Be Treated with Walk-in Physiotherapy in Edmonton?

Some of the most common conditions that we offer physiotherapy services for include:

  • Back and neck pain: These are some of the most common conditions several people face. You may develop back and neck pain due to overuse or incorrect use of the structures from strenuous activities. Back and neck pain may cause severe discomfort and hinder you from performing your daily activities comfortably. Therefore, you may require urgent walk-in physiotherapy services in Edmonton.

  • Sports injuries: Sporting activities are physically demanding and require a lot of energy, so injuries are not uncommon among athletes. Sports injuries may occur during sporting activities due to overuse, misuse, or trauma to the muscles, joints, ligaments, tendons, and bones. Common sports injuries that may require walk-in physiotherapy in Edmonton include sprains, strains, dislocations, concussions, fractures, ligament tears, etc. 

  • Stroke rehabilitation: A stroke may occur due to blockage or stoppage of blood flow to the brain. This condition may also occur if a blood vessel in the brain bursts. A stroke is a serious neurological condition that can kill brain cells, cause brain damage and disability, or even lead to death. Therefore, anyone who has suffered a stroke may need immediate physiotherapy intervention to mitigate the effects of stroke and reverse damage. Hence, the need for walk-in physiotherapy in Edmonton.

  • Pre and post-surgical rehabilitation: Walk-in physiotherapy in Edmonton can help you prepare for surgical procedures. It reduces the risks of complications, manages pain, and promotes recovery. Even after surgery, physiotherapy can help you to regain strength, physical function, and mobility. 

Other conditions that walk-in physiotherapy in Edmonton can treat include arthritis, postural problems, temporomandibular joint disorder, tendinopathies, pelvic floor dysfunction, post-partum recovery, balance disorders, and other degenerative conditions. 

What Services Does Vira Physiotherapy Offer?

There are several physiotherapy services that you can enjoy in Edmonton without a prior appointment. Some of these include:

Manual Therapy

This physiotherapy service is a physical treatment that involves the manipulation of the joints, muscles, and other soft tissues, to treat and manage musculoskeletal pain, disability, and other physical problems. During manual therapy, physiotherapists employ hands-on techniques to manage pain, restore mobility and physical function, and improve overall quality of life.

Common manual therapy techniques include massage therapy, joint mobilization, trigger point therapy, dry needling, myofascial release, etc. Manual therapy is suitable for shoulder injury, neck, back, and knee pain treatment.

Sports Physiotherapy

Sports physiotherapy is a branch of physiotherapy concerned with assessing, diagnosing, preventing, and treating musculoskeletal injuries that may occur during sports and exercise. During walk-in physiotherapy in Edmonton, you can seek help for common sports injuries, such as sprains, strains, dislocations, concussions, fractures, and ligament tears. 

Work Injury Physiotherapy

Slips and falls, tripping hazards, heavy and repetitive lifting, and other types of accidents can cause injury at the workplace. These injuries can cause severe pain and restrict mobility and physical function, preventing you from producing the best job performance. Workplace injuries can also impact your ability to perform your daily activities, reducing your overall quality of life. Our walk-in physiotherapy services in Edmonton offer rehabilitation for your work injury, ensuring you can return to work as quickly as possible. 

Concussion Physiotherapy

A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that occurs when a traumatic blow to the head causes chemical imbalances in the brain, due to the brain moving from its natural position. In a short period, concussions can cause headaches, memory loss, nausea, dizziness, loss of consciousness, and other severe symptoms. If left unattended, a concussion can lead to further complications, such as brain damage and other neurological problems. 

Our walk-in physiotherapy services in Edmonton include concussion management. This physiotherapy service helps to reverse the effects of traumatic brain injury in people who have suffered concussions and improve their overall quality of life. 

Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy

The pelvic floor muscles are a group of muscles and connective tissues that support the bladder, bowel, uterus (in women), and other pelvic organs. The pelvic floor muscles are important for sexual health and other pelvic functions. However, these muscles may become weak over time, due to dysfunction and several other factors. Hence, the need for pelvic floor physiotherapy.

Pelvic floor physiotherapy is a physiotherapy service that improves the pelvic floor functions through therapeutic exercises, patient education, lifestyle modification, and other Interventions. Our walk-in physiotherapy services can help assess and treat chronic pelvic pain, urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, sexual dysfunction, and other pelvic floor dysfunctions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Walk-in Physiotherapy?

Walk-in physiotherapy is a physiotherapy service that gives you immediate access to physiotherapy treatment for injuries, illnesses, and other medical conditions without prior appointment.

What Types of Conditions Can be Treated During a Walk-in Physiotherapy Session?

You can access several physiotherapy services during a walk-in physiotherapy session. Some of the most common physiotherapy services during walk-in physiotherapy sessions in Edmonton include manual therapy, Shockwave therapy, workplace injury physiotherapy, concussion management, pre and post-surgical rehabilitation,  etc.

How Long Does a Walk-in Physiotherapy Session Last?

Several factors determine how long your walk-in physiotherapy session will last. Some of these factors include severity of the problem, type of treatment required, etc.

Conclusion

Physiotherapy is concerned with the physical health of people who have suffered injuries, illnesses, and other medical conditions that may cause disability or hinder one's ability to move or perform their daily activities comfortably. If you require urgent physiotherapy service, you should consider walk-in physiotherapy at Vira Physiotherapy.

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