Involves inserting a tiny needle in a muscle(s) in order to release shortened bands of muscles and decrease trigger point activity. This can help resolve pain and muscle tension, and will promote healing. This is not traditional Chinese Acupuncture, it is a medical treatment that relies on a medical diagnosis to be effective.

Exercise plays a major role in recovery! Stretching, strengthening, functional movement and self mobilizations are a great way to ensure recovery is achieve and maintained long term. Exercise is crucial part of physiotherapy treatments and all patients will have a home exercise program to aid in their recovery. 

Involves the use of stainless-steel instruments to assist in delivery of manual therapy for soft tissue conditions. When combined with the appropriate therapeutic exercise and other treatment techniques, Graston Technique aids in the restoration of pain-free movement and function.

One of the most important aspects of physiotherapy treatment is patient education. It is extremely important to spend adequate time explaining clinical findings and diagnosis so the patient understands what is going on with their body. Patient education is never rushed at Riverdale Physiotherapy, and all questions are welcomed.

Cupping uses suction to draw blood to or away from specific areas of your body. People mostly use cupping to relieve conditions that cause pain. 

This specialized form of physiotherapy assesses and treats vestibular dysfunction. Symptoms can include dizziness, disequilibrium, lightheadedness, vertigo, imbalance, and nausea.