You're sidelined with an injury, what next? Figuring out who you should see and what treatment options are best for your injury can be a little overwhelming. Here’s where you should start.
Book an Appointment With a Medical Professional
If you have sustained an injury from mild to moderate severity whether from sports, an accident or daily life a great place to start is by booking an appointment to see a medical professional. Whether it is your family doctor or clinic, they can offer an initial assessment of the injury and refer you to a rehabilitation specialist for treatment.
You can also book an appointment directly with a Physiotherapist, Athletic Therapist or Chiropractor at a Rehabilitation Clinic which specializes in injury rehabilitation. It is worth mentioning that if you have extended medical, your insurance coverage may require a referral from a doctor.
You’ve Booked An Appointment, What Next?
Not all injuries require the same kind of treatment and it is up to you and your medical practitioner to determine which approach is best for you. The Physiotherapist, Athletic Therapist or Chiropractor will work with you to treat the injury through a combination of manual therapy and prescribed exercises in order to regain strength and mobility. Depending on the type and severity of the injury, they may make other referrals or recommendations.
For example, a Physiotherapist, Athletic Therapist or Chiropractor may also refer you to see a RMT to help break up adhesions and bring blood flow to the injured area. If it is a recurring injury, they may also refer you to a Kinesiologist to address any muscular weaknesses or inefficient movement patterns that need to be corrected.
Rehabilitation With COAST
Our team of practitioners focus on maximizing each client’s performance through assessment, manual therapy, exercise-based interventions and placing an importance on one-on-one care.
We believe rehabilitation is an active, not a passive process. We believe you must integrate movement education to get people out of pain, build capacity to live life, and help improve performance during their given activities.
Book an appointment with one of our rehab professionals here.