Macleod Physiotherapy

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Physiotherapy in Southeast Calgary

Physiotherapy, also called physical therapy, for pain, injury and recovery after surgery. Your Calgary physiotherapist assesses how you move and builds a plan with you.

  • No referral needed
  • Direct billing to many plans
  • Evenings & Saturdays
Physiotherapy in Southeast Calgary

What it is and who it suits

A physiotherapist looks at your joints, muscles and nerves to work out what is driving your pain or stiffness. Treatment mixes hands-on care, guided exercise and practical advice for home and work.

People book physio for recent injuries, pain that keeps returning and recovery after surgery or a car accident. As a private physiotherapy centre in Calgary, we also see WCB workplace injuries, concussion, dizziness and jaw (TMJ) problems.

Your first visit

Your first appointment starts with a conversation about your injury, your health history and what you want to get back to. Your physiotherapist then tests strength and range of motion and checks the sore area.

You leave knowing what is likely going on, with a short home program checked for form. Treatment often starts that day. Wear clothing that lets you move, such as shorts for a knee problem.

Safety and who provides it

Physiotherapists are a regulated health profession in Alberta. Your plan may add massage therapy, kinesiology, dry needling or shockwave therapy, each offered only after your physiotherapist checks that it suits you.

Your progress is reviewed at each visit and the plan changes as you improve. If your symptoms point to something physio should not treat, your physiotherapist tells you and suggests who to see.

FAQs

Physiotherapy: your questions

How many sessions will I need?

It depends on your injury, how long you have had it and your goals. Your physiotherapist gives you an honest estimate after the assessment and updates it as you go. The plan is built so you can manage on your own, not to keep you coming back.

What should I bring to my first appointment?

Bring your benefits card, any claim number for a car accident or WCB claim, and a list of your medications. Imaging reports, surgical notes or a letter from your family doctor are useful too, if you have them.

Is physiotherapy covered by Alberta Health Care?

Not at a private clinic like ours. Many extended health plans cover physical therapy up to a yearly amount, and some ask for a doctor’s note first. Car accident and WCB claims follow their own process, so mention your claim when you book.

Ready when you are

Your route starts with one booking.

Book online in Jane in about a minute, or call us and we’ll help you choose the right appointment. No referral needed.

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