PHYSIO + KINESIOLOGY
- Physiotherapy
- Kinesiology
Physiotherapists diagnose and treat various conditions, from sports injuries and musculoskeletal disorders to neurological impairments and post-surgical recovery. Their expertise lies in providing personalized rehabilitation that encompass a range of techniques such as manual therapy, exercise prescription, and more.
The role of a physiotherapist is to:
- Assessment & Diagnosis: Thorough assessment to identify the root causes of pain or physical limitations.
- Treatment Plans: Create individualized plans for treatment, exercise, work, sport, recreation, and activities of daily living.
- Hands-On Care: Use of manual therapy to alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, and restore mobility.
- Education & Empowerment: Provide education and tools for self-management, injury prevention and exercise progression to improve functional capacity of activities of daily living, work, sport and recreation.
Kinesiology is the study of human movement and the interaction of the body’s physical and physiological processes. Kinesiologists are experts in understanding how the body moves, and use this knowledge to promote health, prevent injury, and enhance physical performance. Their work often extends to fields like exercise physiology, biomechanics, and ergonomics.
The role of a kinesiologist is to:
- Analyze Movement: Evaluate an individual’s biomechanics and identify movement patterns or imbalances that may lead to injury.
- Treatment Plans: Create individualized plans for treatment, exercise, work, sport, recreation, and activities of daily living.
- Exercise Programming & Support: Customize exercise regimens to improve strength, flexibility, posture, coordination, etc.
- Prevent & Manage Injuries: Advise on injury prevention and rehabilitation strategies, often working with those recovering from injuries.
- Educate & Empower: Provide education and tools for self-management, injury prevention and exercise progression to improve functional capacity of activities of daily living, work, sport and recreation.
Assessment
Physiotherapists perform assessments to diagnose conditions, while kinesiologists analyze movement patterns.
Treatment
Physiotherapists design rehabilitation programs, often including exercises. Kinesiologists help refine these programs to enhance movement quality.
Support
Kinesiologist can adapt exercise routines to challenge and strengthen the body, working in harmony with the physiotherapist’s goals.
Inquiry
Exhale is a healing centre that focuses on physical and mental health through kinesiology, yoga therapy, and counselling services, and a supportive space for all people, regardless of age, race, gender identity, or physical ability.
