Injuries & Procedures

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At Brant Physical Therapy and Rehab Clinic, we prioritize rehabilitation and education. Our Brantford clinic collaborates with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board of Ontario to come up with a treatment plan that perfectly fits your needs and those of your insurer. Here, we leave you with a game plan you understand and ways for you to find relief at home. 

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Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Injury

Motor Vehicle Injuries are sustained as a direct result of an impact that results in an acceleration, possible rotation/impact, and deceleration of the body. This may result in a concussion, fractures, whiplash injuries causing neck/back pain and possible referred pain into the upper/lower limbs, soft tissue injuries, headaches, and jaw pain.


Brant Physical Therapy & Rehab Clinic’s team of skilled professionals provides exceptional treatment options to allow for optimal recovery. Our team works alongside each patient individually with a common goal in mind. Our main priority is to allow each patient to return to their normal daily activities and, secondly, recover to 100% of their pre-accident condition.

  • Treatment Options

    • In-Home Assessments
    • Attendant Care Evaluations
    • Chiropractic Assessments
    • Psychological Assessments
    • Orthopaedic Assessments
    • Psychiatric Assessments

  • Treatments May Include

    Education: Ice vs. heat. Advice on neck/back bracing and bite plates. Postural advice with respect to sleep, work, and recreational activities. This includes type and number of pillows, mattresses, chairs, car seats, desk height, computer, and lighting. Correct ergonomic positions will decrease stress on the injured soft tissues (muscles, ligaments) and joints.


    Manual Therapy: We use manual therapy to mobilize and manipulate soft tissue. This technique is very effective at restoring joint function and alleviating chronic pain.


    Exercise Programs: While it may seem counterintuitive, exercise can play a major role in recovering from a sports injury. Our team will help you create an exercise regimen that aids in the recovery process but also avoids additional pain.


    Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS): These treatments have long been shown to be effective at reducing pain, stiffness, and spasms. We may pair one of these approaches with another treatment.


    Electrical Modalities: Our team uses trans-cutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and other techniques to decrease pain and inflammation. With less discomfort to deal with, our patients can return to their daily activities sooner.


    Bioflex Laser: The LILT is used to eliminate pain, decrease inflammation, and accelerate your healing processes. The treatments do not cut or heat up your tissues, unlike other contemporary intense lasers. Many pharmacological treatments typically hide the pain and just address the symptoms of a disease. Bioflex laser therapy helps treat the underlying condition and root of your pain, and thus promotes healing in organic ways. Therefore, it proves that these treatments are more effective, and the benefits are long-lasting. Bioflex influences the pathology directly at a cellular level that results in therapeutic benefits that are more profound in comparison to traditional rehabilitation therapies. There is extensive scientific research that proves that LILT is beneficial for health.


    Massage Therapy: Massages are known for their effectiveness in reducing pain and stress. We recommend massage therapy for patients who are looking to eliminate stiffness and muscle spasms.


Workplace Injury

The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) of Ontario compensates all assessment and treatment for injuries that happen in the workplace.


Brant Physical Therapy and Rehab Clinic is a proud Workplace and Insurance Board (WSIB) service provider. We work together with the employee, employer and WSIB to provide a smooth program of care.

  • Program of Care

    • Musculoskeletal Program of Care
    • Shoulder Program of Care
    • Program of Care for Low Back

  • Common Workplace Injuries

    • Trips, Slips, and Falls
    • Getting Struck or Caught in Moving Machinery
    • Vehicle-Related Accidents
    • Repetitive Stress and Overexertion Injuries
    • And More

  • Symptoms

    • Aching and Stiffness
    • Burning Sensations in the Muscles
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle Twitches
    • Pain that Worsens with Movement
    • Sleep Disturbances

  • Treatments May Include

    Education: Ice vs. heat. Advice on neck/back bracing and bite plates. Postural advice with respect to sleep, work, and recreational activities. This includes type and number of pillows, mattresses, chairs, car seats, desk height, computer, and lighting. Correct ergonomic positions will decrease stress on the injured soft tissues (muscles, ligaments) and joints.


    Manual Therapy: We use manual therapy to mobilize and manipulate soft tissue. This technique is very effective at restoring joint function and alleviating chronic pain.


    Exercise Programs: While it may seem counterintuitive, exercise can play a major role in recovering from a sports injury. Our team will help you create an exercise regimen that aids in the recovery process but also avoids additional pain.


    Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS): These treatments have long been shown to be effective at reducing pain, stiffness, and spasms. We may pair one of these approaches with another treatment.


    Electrical Modalities: Our team uses trans-cutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and other techniques to decrease pain and inflammation. With less discomfort to deal with, our patients can return to their daily activities sooner.


    Bioflex Laser: The LILT is used to eliminate pain, decrease inflammation, and accelerate your healing processes. The treatments do not cut or heat up your tissues, unlike other contemporary intense lasers. Many pharmacological treatments typically hide the pain and just address the symptoms of a disease. Bioflex laser therapy helps treat the underlying condition and root of your pain, and thus promotes healing in organic ways. Therefore, it proves that these treatments are more effective, and the benefits are long-lasting. Bioflex influences the pathology directly at a cellular level that results in therapeutic benefits that are more profound in comparison to traditional rehabilitation therapies. There is extensive scientific research that proves that LILT is beneficial for health.


    Massage Therapy: Massages are known for their effectiveness in reducing pain and stress. We recommend massage therapy for patients who are looking to eliminate stiffness and muscle spasms.


Slip and Fall Injury

The moments after a slip and fall can be stressful. People gather around you, try to help you up, and give their opinion on what happened or what you should do next. Your adrenaline is pumping, and it’s easy to get caught up in the moment. You might feel fine right after the slip and fall, but develop pain and stiffness in another day or two. 

 

If you suffer from a slip and fall accident, there are things that you need to do immediately (or as soon as possible after the accident). No matter how minor or severe your slip and fall was, try to follow all these steps. It not only helps your health, but your recovery as well.


A slip and fall accident can cause a range of injuries from bruises, sprains, fractures, and traumatic brain injuries. The onset of your symptoms (e.g., pain, dizziness, and swelling) may be immediate; however, it is not uncommon to feel the symptoms hours later or even days after the injury has occurred.

  • Seek Medical Treatment Immediately for Your Injuries

    - Even if you don’t immediately feel like you’ve suffered an injury in the slip and fall, it is important to make an appointment with your doctor or go to a walk-in clinic as soon as possible.  


    - One of the leading causes of concussions are slip and fall accidents. Every year, half of all concussions go undiagnosed. Make sure you get a medical opinion as soon as possible.


    - Your doctor can evaluate and identify injuries even if you don’t feel sick from them yet. The sooner you realize you’re injured, the quicker you can get on the road to recovery.


  • Collect Contact Information from Any Witnesses at the Scene

    - One of the most important things to do after a slip and fall is collect the information from any and all witnesses. You’re looking for somebody who saw you fall and saw the condition of the surface you fell on.  


    - Ask for their name and phone number or e-mail address. Make sure you make a note in your contacts list to remind you who they are and that they’re a witness to your accident.   


    - If you end up filing a lawsuit related to the slip and fall, your lawyer will likely speak with the witness and have them provide a witness statement.  


    - Rough, slippery, or uneven surfaces make a slip and fall more likely. The property owner may have a different story than you about the condition of the surface you fell on.  


    - Having a witness statement that confirms your story strengthens your case and makes it difficult for the property owner or insurance company to argue that the surface was in good condition.


    - Lawsuits often take a long time to settle, so you may want to ask the witnesses to write down or record their perspective of the accident as soon as they can, so they don’t misremember any of the events when your lawyer asks for a statement.


    - Collecting photo evidence may be the furthest thing from your mind after you suffer a slip and fall, but it is extremely important. Photo evidence is hard to refute, and having photos will likely help you in a lawsuit. The more evidence you have to prove you’re telling the truth, the better. Some important items to take photos of before leaving the scene of the slip and fall are: 

    • The condition of the surface
    • The shoes you’re wearing
    • You may also want to take a short video of the scene, including the surrounding area. 
    • If you start to bruise a day or two after the accident, take photos of that as well.   

  • File an Accident Report with the Police or Store Manager

    - If you fall in a store, the manager will likely ask you to complete an internal incident report, or you can file a report with the police as well.


    - This is one of the most important actions to take after a slip and fall because it creates an official record of the incident.  


    - If one of the witnesses is someone you know, have them complete a witness statement to go along with the internal incident report or the police report. 

  • Treatments May Include

    Education: Ice vs. heat. Advice on neck/back bracing and bite plates. Postural advice with respect to sleep, work, and recreational activities. This includes type and number of pillows, mattresses, chairs, car seats, desk height, computer, and lighting. Correct ergonomic positions will decrease stress on the injured soft tissues (muscles, ligaments) and joints.


    Manual Therapy: We use manual therapy to mobilize and manipulate soft tissue. This technique is very effective at restoring joint function and alleviating chronic pain.


    Exercise Programs: While it may seem counterintuitive, exercise can play a major role in recovering from a sports injury. Our team will help you create an exercise regimen that aids in the recovery process but also avoids additional pain.


    Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS): These treatments have long been shown to be effective at reducing pain, stiffness, and spasms. We may pair one of these approaches with another treatment.


    Electrical Modalities: Our team uses trans-cutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and other techniques to decrease pain and inflammation. With less discomfort to deal with, our patients can return to their daily activities sooner.


    Bioflex Laser: The LILT is used to eliminate pain, decrease inflammation, and accelerate your healing processes. The treatments do not cut or heat up your tissues, unlike other contemporary intense lasers. Many pharmacological treatments typically hide the pain and just address the symptoms of a disease. Bioflex laser therapy helps treat the underlying condition and root of your pain, and thus promotes healing in organic ways. Therefore, it proves that these treatments are more effective, and the benefits are long-lasting. Bioflex influences the pathology directly at a cellular level that results in therapeutic benefits that are more profound in comparison to traditional rehabilitation therapies. There is extensive scientific research that proves that LILT is beneficial for health.


    Massage Therapy: Massages are known for their effectiveness in reducing pain and stress. We recommend massage therapy for patients who are looking to eliminate stiffness and muscle spasms.

Extended Health Care/Private

Injuries Require Immediate Treatment

Participating in sports teams and keeping up with regular exercise are both excellent ways to meet friends, have fun, and stay in shape. However, there’s always a risk of injury while playing sports or finishing up your gym session. 


It’s crucial to recognize the signs of an injury and know where to go if you begin having symptoms. If you’ve recently been injured while playing sports or working out, schedule an appointment with a member of our team. We’ll listen to your concerns and create a recovery plan unique to you.

  • What Can Cause an Injury?

    Any number of things could cause a injury. Our healthcare professional believes that patient education is central to continued health, so we want to make sure you’re familiar with all the most common ways these injuries occur. Find some common causes of injuries below:

    • Aggressive Movements
    • Repetitive Motion
    • Rolling Ankles While Running
    • Lifting Too-Heavy Weights
    • Falls
    • Direct Hits to a Part of the Body

  • Sports Injury Is a Broad Category

    The term “sports injury” is deliberately broad. The category consists of any injury you get while playing sports, exercising at the gym, or doing an at-home workout. Even if you’ve been playing or exercising regularly for years, you may still be susceptible to an injury. Brant Physical Therapy and Rehab Clinic can address a wide range of sports injuries, including the following:

    • Neck and Back Strain
    • Ankle Sprains and Fractures
    • Contusions
    • Knee Strains (ACL and MCL)
    • Wrist and Hand Sprains and Fractures
    • Shoulder and Rotator Cuff Strains
    • Dislocated Shoulder
    • Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Separation

  • Treatments May Include

    Education: Ice vs. heat. Advice on neck/back bracing and bite plates. Postural advice with respect to sleep, work, and recreational activities. This includes type and number of pillows, mattresses, chairs, car seats, desk height, computer, and lighting. Correct ergonomic positions will decrease stress on the injured soft tissues (muscles, ligaments) and joints.


    Manual Therapy: We use manual therapy to mobilize and manipulate soft tissue. This technique is very effective at restoring joint function and alleviating chronic pain.


    Exercise Programs: While it may seem counterintuitive, exercise can play a major role in recovering from a sports injury. Our team will help you create an exercise regimen that aids in the recovery process but also avoids additional pain.


    Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS): These treatments have long been shown to be effective at reducing pain, stiffness, and spasms. We may pair one of these approaches with another treatment.


    Electrical Modalities: Our team uses trans-cutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and other techniques to decrease pain and inflammation. With less discomfort to deal with, our patients can return to their daily activities sooner.


    Bioflex Laser: The LILT is used to eliminate pain, decrease inflammation, and accelerate your healing processes. The treatments do not cut or heat up your tissues, unlike other contemporary intense lasers. Many pharmacological treatments typically hide the pain and just address the symptoms of a disease. Bioflex laser therapy helps treat the underlying condition and root of your pain, and thus promotes healing in organic ways. Therefore, it proves that these treatments are more effective, and the benefits are long-lasting. Bioflex influences the pathology directly at a cellular level that results in therapeutic benefits that are more profound in comparison to traditional rehabilitation therapies. There is extensive scientific research that proves that LILT is beneficial for health.


    Massage Therapy: Massages are known for their effectiveness in reducing pain and stress. We recommend massage therapy for patients who are looking to eliminate stiffness and muscle spasms.


Rehabilitation

With this service, we aim to restore function and improve your quality of life. Our treatments target mobility and strength to help you go back to your daily routine with alleviated or no pain.

  • Car Accidents

    We work with you to create a treatment plan that will allow for optimal recovery. Our main priority is to get you back to the pre-accident you.

  • Concussions

    This treatment prioritizes supervised exercise, manual therapy and education to help you recover from a concussion and get back to your daily activities safely. 

  • Sports Injury

    We understand that you want to get back on the field as soon as possible. That’s why we make sure to educate you and create a unique plan that will address your injuries and get you back out there safely. 

  • Slip and Fall

    We'll develop a customized treatment plan to ensure your rapid and thorough recovery, with the goal of swiftly restoring your usual level of activity.

  • Extended Health Care/Private

    Act quickly after an injury by consulting with our specialists. We’re ready to assess your condition and design a personalized recovery strategy to address your specific health needs.

Therapy

Therapy targets pain and emotional well-being. We combine our years of experience and methods to treat symptoms and help you comfortably cope and recover from your injury. Therapy can also be preventative, or a way to help you deal with chronic conditions.

  • Arthritis & Osteoarthritis

    Arthritis causes joint pain, stiffness and swelling. Osteoarthritis is a specific type of arthritis that causes the protective cartilage that cushions your bones to wear down over time. Our therapy treatments focus on relieving these symptoms and helping you regain flexibility. 

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

    Carpal tunnel syndrome is what happens when there’s pressure on the median nerve, which causes pain on the side of your palm, thumb or fingers. It also creates numbness, tingling or weakness in your hand or arm.

  • Massages

    On top of helping you relax, relieve stress and muscle strain, our massage therapy can aid in speeding up your recovery time after an injury. We prioritize improving your mobility and strengthening your immune system. 

  • Physical Therapy

    Physical therapy covers a wide range of needs: rehabilitation, injury prevention, fitness and more. Our trained professionals work with you to achieve your health goals by addressing any underlying physical disorder and helping you regain or maintain your strength. 

  • TENS

    Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation or TENS is a form of therapy that administers low-voltage electric currents to your nerves. This promotes endorphin production by sending pain signals to the brain, which then relieves pain caused by all sorts of diseases and problems. 

Health Programs

Your workplace shouldn’t worsen or accentuate your pain. Whether you’re an employer or an employee, our experts can create treatment and preventive plans to make sure your workplace is safe and comfortable.

  • Corporate / Wellness Programs

    Our corporate programs are designed to help employers promote their team’s health. We design plans unique to your workplace and goals that include advice and therapies we can perform on site.

  • Work Hardening Conditions

    With this service, we assess your physical health and the physical demands of your job to help you better understand the constraints you’re up against. This way, we can create a program that will help you either get back to work after an injury, or make it through the day comfortably.

Private and Independently Owned

Brant Physical Therapy and Rehab Clinic is private and independently owned. Our patients and the doctors in our area often describe us as experts in dealing with motor vehicle accident injuries, Insurance companies law firms. 


We don’t have affiliation with insurance companies or law firms that will guarantee new patients for us. We work hard to earn your trust and your business, and we are always grateful to receive it. We treat each patient as an individual person.

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