Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is a comprehensive, hands-on approach to relieving pain, restoring function, and improving performance. Our therapists want to help you achieve optimal results in your fitness training, athletic pursuits, and overall health.

The physical therapists at Maverick Physiotherapy are experts in movement and the musculoskeletal system. By evaluating your movement patterns, we can help you prevent injury, maximize your training, prepare for and recover from surgery, reduce pain, and restore your body’s full functionality.

We accomplish these goals through a wealth of non-invasive, drug-free techniques, including manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, modalities, and specialized equipment–all backed by science.

Whether you’re recovering from an injury, looking to level up your athletic training, or simply want to improve your overall health and well-being, physical therapy can help. We’ll tailor your treatment plan to meet your needs and goals, then work with you to implement it successfully.

Our experts are here to guide you on your journey to optimal health and wellness. Contact Maverick Physiotherapy today to schedule an appointment.

Maverick Physiotherapy’s team of highly skilled physical therapists is committed to improving your fitness and quality of life through personalized care backed up by research. We accomplish this goal through the use of different treatment approaches, including the following:

Tailored, targeted exercises
• Manual therapy, including joint mobilizations and soft tissue manipulation
• Modalities such as electrical stimulation, ultrasound, or light therapy

Our therapists will also provide you with detailed information about your condition, including prevention measures, postural adjustments, and more. If you’ve been injured or undergone surgery, we’ll help you rehabilitate afterward and develop return-to-activity schedules so you don’t risk re-injury.

To make sure you get the most out of your first appointment at Maverick Physiotherapy, here are a few things you can do to prepare:

• Fill out your forms ahead of time: Please print out our patient forms, complete them, and bring them with you for your initial evaluation. If you cannot do this or do not have access to a printer/computer, please allow extra time to fill these out upon arrival.
• Arrive early: Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to complete any remaining paperwork to maximize your time with one of our experts.
• Bring any relevant medical information: If you have seen a physician or other healthcare provider for your condition, please bring any medical records or notes to your appointment. This will help our physical therapists better understand your condition and develop your personalized treatment plan.
• Bring insurance information: If you intend to use insurance, please bring your insurance information so we can make a copy of your card for our records.
• Wear comfortable clothing: Please wear loose, comfortable clothing that allows for ease of movement. This will allow our physical therapists to perform a thorough physical assessment and develop a tailored treatment plan.
• Know what you want to accomplish: Our approach works best if you clearly understand your goals. Spend time thinking about what you hope to achieve during our time together. This information will help us develop a customized plan to suit your needs.
• Come with questions: We encourage you to come to your first appointment with any questions or concerns. Our physical therapists are happy to explain your treatment and condition so you can get the most out of your treatment.
• Motor Vehicle and Workers Comp: In case of an automobile accident or worker’s compensation claim, bring any case manager or insurance adjuster’s contact names, phone numbers, and claim numbers.

You can expect to move when you come into an appointment at Maverick Physiotherapy! For that reason, it’s important to wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing and appropriate footwear, such as sneakers or athletic shoes.

Dress as you would when you’re headed to the gym, and you’ll be ready to kick-start your treatment or training.

We provide customized, evidence-based care to all of our patients. To that end, your first visit will last between 1 hour and 1 hour and 15 minutes to give our therapists time to conduct a detailed physical assessment, learn more about your specific needs, and develop a personalized treatment plan. Follow-up visits usually range from 45 to 60 minutes.

The number and duration of visits will depend on your individual needs. We recommend attending more frequent visits in the initial stages of therapy to maximize your progress, as discussed with your therapist.

As you advance through treatment, you will generally see your therapist two to three times per week, with fewer weekly visits and more extended periods between meetings.

The team of experts at Maverick Physiotherapy is committed to helping you achieve your fitness and performance goals through regular physical therapy sessions.

At Maverick Physiotherapy, our evidence-based physical therapy services treat various conditions and ailments. Our highly-trained, expert therapists specialize in musculoskeletal and neurological conditions and will help you achieve the results you’re looking for.

We treat a variety of conditions, including but not limited to:

• Sports injuries
• Sports and athletic conditioning
• Post-surgical rehabilitation
• Pre-surgical treatment (“pre-hab”)
• Back pain
• Neck pain
• Shoulder pain
• Knee pain
• Hip pain
• Arthritis
• Balance and coordination issues
• Neurological disorders such as stroke or Parkinson’s disease
• And more

If you are unsure whether we treat your specific condition, don’t hesitate to contact us; we will be happy to discuss your options and determine whether physical therapy is right for you.

At Maverick Physiotherapy, we are committed to helping you achieve optimal health and wellness. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and start your journey toward optimal fitness, performance, and overall health.

Firstly, it’s essential to understand what a diagnosis is. Essentially, it’s a process by which an expert identifies the cause or nature of a disease, disorder, or other medical condition. This process typically involves collecting information about a patient’s symptoms, medical history, and physical examination results.

Physical therapy aims not to find a diagnosis but to help you optimize your health and fitness. While a diagnosis plays an essential role in this process, it’s not the main focus of a physical therapy visit. A diagnosis may help our experts to better understand your symptoms, but ultimately, our goal is finding solutions to your concerns.

To do that effectively, our physical therapist will start with a comprehensive physical examination and health history, including learning about the diagnoses you’ve received. In addition, we’ll collaborate with physicians to confirm or explore potential contradictions to a diagnosis, ensuring the accuracy of your diagnosis and the appropriateness of your treatment plan.

You can trust the team at Maverick Physiotherapy to consider any conditions you’ve been diagnosed with, alongside other key factors, when they develop your customized treatment plan. We’re committed to examining your specific circumstances as we work through your physical therapy!

Physical therapy can strengthen your muscles, increase your endurance, improve your range of motion, help you avoid a sedentary lifestyle, and much more! In short, physical therapy offers a wealth of benefits for anyone looking to get and stay active.

Depending on your situation, physical therapy may be the only solution you need, or your physical therapist at Maverick Physiotherapy will be part of a collaborative team with multiple healthcare professionals. Either way, our experts will get a full picture of your needs before developing a scientifically-backed treatment plan tailored just for you.

If you think you might benefit from physical therapy, contact us today to request an appointment and learn more about your options!

We know how anxious you are to see the results of your therapy. Unfortunately, there isn’t any one-size-fits-all answer to this question. Your timeline can vary based on your health and fitness levels when you started, whether or not you’re recovering from an injury, the severity of your condition, and much more.

It’s also important to understand that physical therapy, as a rule, is not a quick fix but a process that takes time, effort, and dedication. You may start to feel some improvement in your symptoms after a few sessions, but it may take weeks or even months to achieve optimal results.

We can guarantee that our therapists will explain the process to you every step of the way. We’ll keep detailed records of your condition, symptoms, treatments, and overall progress to ensure you’re advancing the way we expect. If something isn’t working, we’ll work to find a solution that does.

If you have any questions about your treatment plan or physical therapy timeline, please do not hesitate to discuss them with our experts. The more we know about your experience with treatment, the better we can tailor our approach to maximize your efforts!

If you exercise regularly, you’re likely familiar with the concept of “good” pain (such as muscles burning from fatigue) and “bad” pain (such as a sharp, shooting pain in your joint). Physical therapy operates in much the same way.

While our physical therapists are not purposefully trying to hurt you, there may be times when a treatment triggers a temporary pain response. But like a fatigued muscle, that pain response is a normal part of the process. A bit of pain now will lead to improved movement in the long term.

It’s especially important to keep the concept of normal versus abnormal pain in mind if you’re recovering from surgery. You’ll likely experience some pain as you work to restore strength and range of motion in your recuperating muscles–but this type of pain will ultimately reduce your overall pain levels and promote your mobility.

Similarly, you may have begun avoiding specific movements if you’re experiencing imbalances or impairments in your musculoskeletal system. As you start to perform those movements again, you may experience some initial discomfort.

It’s vital that you communicate any pain or other sensations you experience during treatment to your physical therapist. This information helps us fully understand your progress and allows us to make necessary adjustments or other modifications.

Because we take an evidence-based approach to physical therapy here at Maverick Physiotherapy, tracking your progress is a significant part of our process! Keeping good records is essential to understanding if your treatment is working as intended or if we need to make any adjustments.

We’ll track changes in your physical capabilities, functional movements, and overall fitness to ensure you progress. Depending on the reason for your treatment, we’ll likely track most of the following:

• Heart rate and blood pressure
• Range of motion
• Strength (i.e., power, speed, endurance)
• Functional mobility
• Coordination and agility
• Specific movements, such as squatting, lunging, or running

We’ll also track any impairments you might be experiencing, such as pain or swelling.

Our therapists will help you set specific, realistic goals for your therapy sessions so you have a complete picture of what exactly you’re working toward. We’re committed to helping you achieve optimal results in your performance, function, and overall health.

We know you’re eager to get back to the activities you love. Unfortunately, physical therapy can be a slow process, depending on the reason for your treatment. Our evidence-based approach means we’re always looking for the best, most proven options, but some impairments and injuries simply take a long time to rehabilitate.

It’s also important to remember that at Maverick Physiotherapy, we’re treating the cause of your pain, not the symptoms. Because our treatments aren’t just superficial, it’s understandable that some may take longer than expected.

Our therapists will work with you to find a solution that works as quickly as possible without sacrificing safety. One factor that can help speed up your recovery is actually–you! By attending your scheduled therapy sessions and following your therapist’s instructions (such as completing at-home exercises or taking a break from intensive training), you will start to see improvements.

Our team wants to see you succeed. We’re committed to helping you optimize your fitness and accomplish your goals. Whether your treatment takes a few weeks or several months, you can rest assured that every approach we take is backed by science and proven to work.

The short answer is–Absolutely! In fact, at Maverick Physiotherapy, we actually encourage you to continue seeing your physical therapist even after your symptoms appear to have resolved.

Why? Because often, even though you feel better, you may still not be fully rehabilitated. Furthermore, regular physical therapy can prevent future injury or pain while helping you optimize your overall physical performance and function.

Physical therapy is a comprehensive and ongoing process, not a one-and-done. Even after you’ve completed your initial round of treatment, our therapists can help you develop a personalized maintenance plan that ensures you’re continuing to maximize your potential, even after your recovery.

Here’s an example of maintenance plans that allow you to continue enjoying physical therapy’s many benefits:

• Your therapist assigns you a series of specialized at-home exercises so you can continue to strengthen your muscles and improve your range of motion.
• You come in for a re-evaluation after a month to ensure your home exercise program is working as intended.
• You schedule check-in appointments at regular intervals (such as every six months) to ensure you haven’t regressed and to address any new developments.

Our therapists will also develop a return-to-activity schedule so you can safely return to your favorite sport or workout program without risking reinjury. A return-to-activity schedule involves gradually increasing the intensity of certain movements until you can operate as usual.

The physical therapists at Maverick Physiotherapy are here to help you succeed–even after you’ve completed your treatment. To get started, request an appointment today!