What is Kinesiology
Kinesiology is the study of human movement & how it relates to health, performance, & injury prevention. Kinesiologists use evidence - based movement & exercise techniques to help individuals improve strength, mobility, & overall function. Their expertise supports rehabilitation, chronic disease management, & injury prevention, making kinesiology an essential part of a well - rounded healthcare approach.
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Kinesiology can benefit people dealing with:
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Post - injury rehabilitation
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Chronic pain management
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Neurological conditions such as stroke & Parkinson’s disease (as part of a team approach with a Physiotherapist)
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Balance & fall prevention
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Pre & post - surgical recovery
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Workplace & ergonomic concerns
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Athletic performance & conditioning
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At Back in Line Physiotherapy, our Kinesiologists & Physiotherapists work closely together to provide a collaborative, individualized approach to rehabilitation & performance. We also offer mobile kinesiology services, bringing expert care directly to clients in their homes or communities. This is especially beneficial for individuals with neurological conditions such as post - stroke recovery & Parkinson’s disease, where the Physiotherapist & Kinesiologist work together to provide specialized care.
Our goal is to empower people of all abilities to move with confidence & improve their quality of life.
Putting You First
We hear your story & take a detailed history. From there, we create an individualized treatment plan including continued care aimed at achieving the functional goals we set together.
Patient Centered Treatment
We take the time to understand the root of your problem in order to provide the best & most effective treatment. Through years of experience & education, we've found that individualize treatment & therapy tailored to your needs is
crucial for your recovery.
Below is an outline of the Kinesiology programs provided at Back in Line Physiotherapy:
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Fall prevention program
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Falls are one of the leading causes of hospitalizations. Strengthen & improve your balance.
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Learn how to move safely & more efficiently.
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Make sure your environment & your gait aids are properly set up.
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All of this is essential to help prevent falls & move with less fear.
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Osteoporosis program
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Understanding osteoporosis is important for preventing further bone mass loss & fractures/injury.
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Posture
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Ergonomics
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Safe strengthening
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Aerobic activity
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Improved balance.
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Osteoarthritis Program
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Improve function & pain with improved understanding of how to move & strengthen your body.
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Pelvic health
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The pelvic floor helps support our entire body. Understanding how the pelvic floor works together with your inner core, dynamic movements & breathing is essential when: getting ready for pregnancy, postpartum, hernia rehab & preventing recurrence, back pain, incontinence, prolapse, urgency & more.
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Return to Sport
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Learn how to get back to sport with optimal performance
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Prevent future injury or reinjury.
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Mobile services
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Physiotherapist & Kinesiologist work as a team to promote independence, quality of life & mobility for individuals who have difficulty leaving their home, including after fractures & post surgery.
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Each program's initial visit will be individual so a thorough assessment can be performed.
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Each program has an option to do eight sessions over six weeks either individually or as a group of two.
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Bundle packages & group sessions of two people will be discounted when available.
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Function at your optimum level with kinesiology!