Physiotherapy

Physiotherapists are University-trained healthcare professionals with education in anatomy, kinesiology, physiology, and rehabilitation sciences. Using a patient-centred approach, physiotherapists use evidence-based practice to assess, treat, and manage pain, injuries, movement dysfunction and chronic conditions.

The educational requirements for Physiotherapists in Canada have evolved from a Bachelor’s degree, to the current standard of a Master’s level degree. Physiotherapists in British Columbia are members of the College of Physiotherapists of BC, which oversees the professional conduct of its members. All therapists at Kamloops Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Centre are also members of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and the Physiotherapy Association of BC.

What is Physiotherapy?

Physiotherapists treat a wide range of conditions affecting the Musculoskeletal, Nervous, Cardiorespiratory and Circulatory systems of the body. At Kamloops Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Centre, we have Physiotherapists that offer treatments for a wide range of injuries and conditions. Treatments can involve manual therapy (hands-on), exercises, therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound, taping/bracing, and education. For more information, see a list of treatments further down the page.

Your First Physio Visit

During the first visit, your Physiotherapist will conduct a detailed history of your current injury or reason for attending treatment. This will include past injuries, current medications, medical conditions, and other pertinent questions. After taking a history, the Physiotherapist will conduct a thorough assessment, looking at range of motion, strength, flexibility, muscle tone, and alignment among other things. The therapist will explain to you their working diagnosis and begin treatment. Treatments will be tailored to the findings of your assessment.

Direct Billing, ICBC, WorkSafeBC

At Kamloops Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Centre, we accept ICBC and Worksafe BC claims and can also bill directly to some Extended Health Benefit Plans. There is a user fee associated with ICBC follow-up visits.