Physiotherapy Services Vancouver
Our physiotherapists in Vancouver, BC provide a hands-on, one-on-one approach to treatment.
Our Chinatown location will be moving to Mount Pleasant in June 2026, stay tuned for updates. Please note that bookings at this location during that timeframe may be affected
We specialize in assessing, diagnosing, and treating injuries related to muscles, bones, ligaments, joints, and nerves. Through a combination of manual therapy techniques, IMS/Dry Needling, Shockwave Therapy, and progressive exercises, our physiotherapists focus on the correction of muscle imbalance, movement patterns, and alignment issues, to help get you back to doing the activities you love.
Benefits of Physiotherapy Treatments
Our team of physiotherapists in Vancouver, BC can help you regain physical strength, flexibility, and functionality and take a functional and biomechanical approach to assessing, diagnosing, and managing musculoskeletal conditions that range from work-related injuries to acute sports injuries.
Common injuries include:
- Back Pain and Sciatica
- Neck Pain
- Disc-related conditions including Degenerative Disc Disease
- Shoulder Impingement
- Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder)
- Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs)
- Headaches
- Tendonitis and tendon tears
- Bursitis
- Sprains and Strains
- Joint Dislocation and/or Joint Instability
- Various forms of Arthritis including Osteoarthritis
- Spondylitis, Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis
- Following Joint Surgery to repair meniscus, tendons, ligaments (e.g. ACL)
- After a joint replacement (Total Knee Replacement, Hip Arthroplasty)
- Post fracture
- Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries including Whiplash
- Muscle weakness and muscle tears
- General problems involving balance and falls risk
- General Fatigue and Deconditioning
Specific Syndromes and Conditions
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- Golfer’s Elbow
- Tennis Elbow
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Swimmer’s Shoulder
- Jumper’s Knee
- Runner’s Knee
- Shin Splints
- Compartment Syndrome
- De Quervain’s
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome
- Piriformis Syndrome
- Chondromalacia Patella
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Postural dysfunction
- Increased athletic performance
The Workshop Performance Clinic Vancouver ICBC Physiotherapy Services
Our physiotherapists in Vancouver, BC specialize in assessing, diagnosing, and treating injuries related to muscles, bones, ligaments, joints, and nerves. They utilize therapy techniques including IMS/Dry Needling, Shockwave, and progressive exercises to correct muscle imbalances, movement patterns, and alignment issues, so you can get back to doing the activities you love after recovering from your accident.
What The Workshop Performance Clinic Physiotherapists Offer
- Our team of physiotherapists in Vancouver have extensive experience helping their patients decrease pain, restore mobility, improve flexibility and stability, improve their biomechanics, and prevent injuries.
- Our physiotherapists can also provide you with the therapy, guidance, and lifestyle changes that can help you manage and recover from your injuries, surgeries, or chronic pain.
We recommend combining your Physio treatment with the following services:
All The Workshop Performance Clinic treatments include:
1. A thorough assessment including detailed questions about your pain or injury along with treatment goals
2. Physical tests- including Range of Motion (mobility and flexibility)
- Strength
- Ligament and Joint stability
- Reflexes, Sensation
- Nerve Tests
- Swelling
- Palpation (which specific ligaments, bones, joints, tendons are tender to touch
These tests are designed to help your physiotherapist diagnose your pain or injury, and then determine the best treatment plan for your condition.
3. Educational time with your therapist
4. Manual therapy ( massage, soft tissue techniques, joint mobilization, Stretching, shockwave, cupping – injury dependant)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the risks associated with physiotherapy treatment in vancouver ?
There are very few risks associated with Physiotherapy treatment if your program is build for your body by a specialized practitioner.
What are the grades of joint mobilization?
Joint mobilization uses a five-grade system developed by Geoffrey Maitland. Grade I involves small-amplitude movement at the beginning of the range of motion for pain relief, while Grade II uses large-amplitude movement within the mid-range, also for pain management. Grade III applies large-amplitude movement that reaches into tissue resistance to increase mobility, and Grade IV uses small-amplitude movement at the end of the available range to target specific restrictions. Grade V is a small-amplitude, high-velocity thrust, which is actually considered manipulation rather than mobilization.
How long does joint mobilization take to see results?
Results vary considerably by person and condition. Some people experience immediate relief after one session, while others may need several weeks of consistent treatment. Generally, you might notice some improvement within 2-4 weeks of regular treatment, but conditions like chronic stiffness or long-standing joint issues typically require longer treatment periods—sometimes 6-8 weeks or more.
How long does manual therapy last ?
The lasting effects depend on several factors including the underlying condition, severity, your activity level, and whether you’re doing complementary exercises. Effects from a single session might last anywhere from a few hours to several days. With consistent treatment and proper self-care, improvements can become more permanent as mobility increases and pain decreases.
How often should I receive manual therapy ?
Typical treatment schedules range from 1-3 times per week initially, then tapering to less frequent sessions as you improve. Acute conditions might need more frequent visits at first, while chronic issues often respond well to 1-2 times weekly. Your physical therapist will adjust frequency based on your response to treatment.