PHYSICAL THERAPY FAQ


Top 10 things to look for when choosing a Physical Therapy Practice

  1. Passionate & dedicated clinical specialists
  2. State of the art facility that is clean, and with a full supply of strength & conditioning equipment
  3. Holistic approach to health with onsite massage, registered dieticians, fitness training, and sports performance
  4. 1 on 1 time for manual therapy &/or neuromuscular training with your therapist
  5. Evidence based practice – treatments are based on the most current research to ensure fast and optimal results
  6. Convenient hours so you can come in before or after work: 6:30AM-7:30PM
  7. There is no delegation to unlicensed individuals
  8. Free community service events for patients, members, and the public
  9. Lecturers & Guest speakers on current topics dealing with orthopedic & sports injuries
  10. The same Physical Therapist throughout each session for consistent care

If you want all of this, come see us at...
OPTIMAL PHYSICAL THERAPY & PERFORMANCE INSTITUTE

If want to get yourself better in a friendly, caring environment, this is the place for you. We’ll treat you in any way that we can and teach you how to treat yourself. Once you come here you won’t want to leave!

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Nutrition Corner

Carbohydrate consumption can alter energy dynamics and disease progression in the body.
All carbohydrates we consume are digested into monosaccharides or simple sugars before they’re absorbed by the body, regardless of whether the food source is a simple sugar cube or a high-fibre, low glycemic index bowl of oatmeal. It’s just that the “healthier carbs” are digested and absorbed much slower while the “non-healthy” carbs are digested very quickly.
* A slower carbohydrate breakdown from lower glycemic carbohydrates is better for satiety, blood sugar, and body composition. These carbohydrates are found in vegetables, fruits, legumes, and whole grains.
* Rapid digestion of simpler, higher-glycemic carbohydrates is beneficial during the pre- and post-workout periods.
The average person’s minimum carbohydrate intake should be 130 grams per day, with a majority coming from vegetables and fruits. Higher amounts of carbohydrates are needed with increased muscle mass and increased physical activity levels. However, excessive carbohydrate consumption will be stored for future use (as fat or glycogen).
Consume at least 25 grams of fibre per day from vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, seeds, and whole grains to ensure optimal health and body composition.