Winnipeg Physiotherapy by Carrie Cole
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What is Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy is treatment to restore, maintain and progress a patient’s mobility, function and well-being. Physiotherapists study the science of movement and focus on both rehabilitation and prevention of injury. They learn about your medical history and complete a physical examination, from which they will review their findings with you, provide a diagnosis and prognosis of your injury. Through education, guidance and individualized treatments plans, physiotherapists get you involved in your own recovery from the first visit.
Our Physiotherapy Services in St. Vital, Winnipeg
At Carrie Cole Physiotherapy our mission is to get you back to doing the things you love. We treat people of all different ages from around Winnipeg who have individual activity, health and fitness goals. We recognize our patient’s needs are different and thus programs are customized for you.
We focus on active rehab with the emphasis on providing you with the tools and exercises you need to get you back to moving whether that’s a walk in the beautiful St. Vital park in Winnipeg, or hiking in the Whiteshell park in South Eastern Manitoba. We use manual therapy, acupuncture and other treatment modalities incorporated throughout the rehabilitation process to help with pain, facilitate healing and restore mobility within the tissue to get you moving and doing what you love!
Conditions treated
We treat a wide variety of injuries and conditions that may be caused by any number of activities or simply non activity. If something hurts or doesn’t move correctly, physiotherapy by Carrie Cole in Winnipeg, can likely help! Even if you’re not sure what is causing the issue, please come in for a consultation.
These are just some of the common reasons our patients seek treatment.
Back pain
Joint-related injuries
Motor vehicle accident injuries
Neck pain
Repetitive strain injuries
Sports injuries
Dislocations
Fractures
Ligament, muscle or tendon sprains
Overuse injuries
Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (jaw pain)
Work-related injuries
Services
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This treatment is used to reduce and relieve pain and promote the healing process. Fine sterile single-use needles are inserted at specific points in the body to stimulate the neuroendocrine system. This helps release your body's endorphins and serotonins - known as natural pain relievers.
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These customized inserts for your shoes can help your foot function better by reducing stress on certain structures, providing shock absorption and creating a stable base of support. We will conduct a thorough examination of the lumbar spine, lower extremities, gait pattern and certain functional movements to determine if orthotics would be helpful.
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An evidence-based form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization that allows for detection and treatment of fascial restrictions as well as muscle and tendon dysfunction.
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We can customize a plan for you based on your exercise goals. We will teach you safe and proper movements to prevent common training errors and injury. We are happy to provide progressions along your journey.
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A pre-operative exercise plan performed at home before an orthopedic surgery helps maintain as much mobility and function as possible prior to surgery.
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Recover from surgery and regain function with a post-operative rehabilitation plan. The plan will be tailored for you while we monitor your progress.
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This passive graded manual therapy technique restores mobility and reduces pain in joints and surrounding tissue.
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Assessment of all systems is important in return to sport. Restoring mobility, balance and stability are some key components when developing our beginner, novice, and advanced athletes' return to sports programs.
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Taping, with either traditional tape or kinesiotape offers support to injuries. This treatment is usually combined with other therapies.
Your first appointment
We ask that you call to book your appointment. Yes, we ask that you call to book an appointment! This is part of our personal service mission. We intentionally avoid online booking systems that can be awkward and frustrating. We look forward to the phone ringing so we can connect with you! When you call, we will ask a few questions like your name, phone number, and the nature of your visit.
Our office is conveniently located in St. Vital in Winnipeg and has free parking. Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your first appointment to complete the intake forms. We recommend you dress in comfortable clothes for the appointment.
Carrie will conduct a full physical exam at the first appointment and discuss the findings with you. She will give you a treatment plan and get you started on your exercise program. The length of your first visit can be up to an hour. Subsequent visit times can vary.
Coverage
Private Patients: We accept cash, Visa, Debit, MasterCard and Amex. Please remember to keep all of your receipts for income tax purposes.
Personal or Spousal Health Benefits Plan: Creating Health offers direct billing for some private health insurance/benefits coverage. For those we don’t cover we will provide paper or emailed receipts for easy submission to your private health insurance/benefits coverage. Please contact your insurance provider prior to your first visit as every plan varies.
Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI): When an injury is sustained as a result of a motor vehicle accident, MPI may provide coverage. Click here for more information.
Workers Compensation Board (WCB): When an injury has resulted at the workplace, WCB may provide coverage.
About Carrie Cole
Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation- Physical Therapy (BMR-PT)
Certified in Acupuncture
Certified in Graston Technique (GT) Therapy
Carrie has always had a love for movement from an early age. Having been involved in organized and individual sport since her early years, it was inevitable that she would choose a lifelong career path that would keep her connected to movement and working with people. She graduated from the University of Manitoba, School of Medical Rehabilitation, with a Bachelor's degree in Medical Rehabilitation- Physical Therapy.
Two years after graduation, she pursued her certification in acupuncture. Since then, she has continued to take courses over the years in advanced manual therapy, Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), functional movement screening (FMS), Advanced Exercise Prescription from Rehab to Sport, and fascial technique certification (Graston Technique).
Fitness has and always will be an important part of Carrie’s life. Personal interest has led her to take courses in advanced exercise and lifestyle management and Agatsu Kettlebell training. In her spare time, she teaches indoor cycling classes, kettlebell classes and incorporates strength training, mobility (yoga) and moving outdoors into her own daily life.
Her love is for her family, friends and her sweet dogs, who are the best beings to come home to after any kind of day!
