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PHYSIOTHERAPY | Worksafe BC & ICBC Claims 

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WHAT IS PHYSIOTHERAPY?

Physiotherapists are health care professionals who provide a significant role in health promotion and treatment of injury and disease. Physiotherapists combine their in-depth knowledge of the body and how it works with hands-on clinical skills to assess, diagnose and treat symptoms of illness, injury or disability. Physiotherapists are highly trained health professionals who provide safe, quality client-centered physical therapy through, manual therapy and prescription exercise, intramuscular stimulation (IMS), Dry Functional Needling (FDN). 

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CONDITIONS THAT CAN BE TREATED BY A PHYSIOTHERAPIST 

Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Chronic Pain Syndrome, Frozen Shoulder, Golfer’s Elbow, Headaches, Heel and Foot Pain/Plantar Fasciitis, Low Back Pain, Neck Pain, Repetitive Strain, Rotator Cuff Injury, Running Injuries, Sciatica, Sports Injuries, Sprains and Strains, Tendonitis, Tennis Elbow, TMJ Dysfunction, Whiplash, Post -Surgical, Rehabilitation & Recovery

STU MACDONALD

Stu McDonald | Physiotherapist

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Stu McDonald was born and raised in Nelson, BC. A calling for growth and education landed him in New Zealand where he finished at the top of his class in Physiotherapy. Stu worked primarily with the athletic population treating "weekend warriors" to professional athletes in Auckland. After the birth of their daughter, Meiwah, Stu and his wife Lisa moved back to the Kootenays. 
 

Stu believes in a holistic practice that incorporates exercise rehabilitation, manual-therapy including dry needling, and education. Most importantly, Stu believes in staying evidence-informed, meaning your treatment will be based on the most current literature and best practice in Physiotherapy.

Noelle Rocheleau | Physiotherapist 

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Noelle graduated from the Master of Physical Therapy program at the University of Saskatchewan and returned to BC where she has been practicing for the past 5 years. She has advanced her skillset and is accredited in FCAMPT Level 1, vestibular rehabilitation, concussion management, and the McKenzie method. Completed her Dry Needling certification(FDN/IMS). Noelle helps clients reach their goals through her treatment approach which integrates her background experience in exercise prescription as well as manual therapy techniques. In her spare time you will find Noelle outside either skiing, mountain biking, climbing, or hiking. Exercise is medicine!

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