Physiotherapy & Physical Therapy

Physiotherapy or physical therapy is a health profession concerned with the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of disease and disability through physical means.

Physiotherapists act as primary care providers (you can access physiotherapy without a doctor’s referral) and determine a patient’s management plan or may work in partnership with other medical professionals.

Conditions managed by a physical therapist are grouped into three categories:  musculoskeletal, cardiopulminary and neurological, or maybe multiple combinations of these. Read More >>

For more about physiotherapy in Calgary contact Bonavista Physical Therapy
739 Lake Bonavista Dr. SE. Calgary, Alberta, T2J 0N2
http://www.bonavistaphysio.ca
bonavistaphysio@telus.net
P: (403) 278-0705
F: (403) 271-7623
Monday -> Friday, 7:30 am -> 7:30 pm

Bonavista Physical Therapy and Massage is Alberta's only certified McKenzie Method clinic. Located in southeast Calgary, we have an experienced team of skilled therapists able to assess and treat your musculoskeletal injuries or conditions. We believe in taking the time necessary in providing personal, one on one, care to achieve the best possible results.

For more about physical and massage therapy, contact us @ Bonavista Physical Therapy
http://www.bonavistaphysio.ca
739 Lake Bonavista Dr. SE. Calgary, Alberta, T2J 0N2
bonavistaphysio@telus.net
P: (403) 278-0705
F: (403) 271-7623
Monday -> Friday, 7:30 am -> 7:30 pm
By appointment only, call 403 278-0705 to book

Massage Therapy – Bonavista Physical Therapy

Massage therapists work as part of the rehabilitation team by providing hands-on treatment which consists of mechanical manipulation of the soft tissues in the body such as muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments and connective tissue. Properly administered, massage therapy will help hasten healing, increase metabolism, increase the activity of the circulatory system and the lymphatic system…. Read More »

For more about information about massage therapy services in Calgary, AB visit Bonavista Physical Therapy
http://www.bonavistaphysio.ca
739 Lake Bonavista Dr. SE. Calgary, Alberta, T2J 0N2
P: (403) 278-0705
F: (403) 271-7623

Neck Pain Casestudy | McKenzie Method

I recently had a client (50 yrs old) who came to the clinic complaining of a stiff neck of over 6 months duration. She said the pain was not too bad and that it tended to come and go. She could not remember any particular incident where she injured it. She delayed coming in because the pain was tolerable and she thought it would just “go away on its own”. Continue Reading >>

If you are in need of a mckenzie physiotherapy in Calgary contact Bonavista Physical Therapy.
739 Lake Bonavista Dr. SE. Calgary, Alberta, T2J 0N2
http://www.bonavistaphysio.ca
P: (403) 278-0705
F: (403) 271-7623

Posture and Pain - Massage Therapy

Have you ever linked posture with pain?  For example, does your back or neck hurt after a long drive?  Do yousuffer frequent headaches?  Do you have rotator cuff problems or frequent tendonitis?  Do you have tennis elbow even though you don’t play tennis?  All of the aboveproblems can be caused or aggravated by poor posture.

Although there are many causes of poor posture, by far the most common causes we see are:

a) poor habits

b) poor physical condition and

c) poor ergonomics.  

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 Read more about calgary massage therapy at Bonavista Physical Therapy.
739 Lake Bonavista Dr. SE. Calgary, Alberta, T2J 0N2
http://www.bonavistaphysio.ca
P: (403) 278-0705
F: (403) 271-7623