Prevention Screening
At Activaid, we place a very high priority on implementing treatment measures as soon as possible to prevent injury and recurrence as well as slow the progression of joint degeneration and arthritis. This can include a set of exercises specifically designed for each client or other information essential to transitioning from traditional physiotherapy to a lifelong exercise routine of your choice.
Prevention Screening addresses a gap in the way that musculoskeletal pain is currently managed. Many of the injuries seen could have been prevented if someone had looked years ago at the pattern of symptoms. The physiotherapists at Activaid are specialists in identifying biomechanical dysfunction such as weakness, loss of range of motion or movement faults. Problems in specific areas can leave a person vulnerable to injury or insult to joint surfaces, muscles and/or tendons.
A prevention screening at Activaid will work backwards to identify patterns of dysfunction to help stop early onset of osteoarthritis, shoulder impingement and tendonitis, knee problems, headaches, and neck or low-back pain/tension. It consists of an individualized and comprehensive one-hour evaluation of posture, movement patterns, joints, soft tissues, flexibility, strength and muscle balance. Pictures or video can be reviewed and provided as well as advice on posture during training and daily activities or work, and specific stretching and strengthening exercises. Follow-up visits may be utilized to ensure the proper implementation of the prevention program.