Welcome to High Gate Physiotherapy

Helping Burnaby residents feel their best for over 5 years

At High Gate Physiotherapy you can expect:

• Results: Proven, one-to-one, evidence-based therapy
  
• Coverage Options:  Covered by most insurance companies- see coverage tab
• Efficient Recovery:  We get you back to enjoying a pain free life as quickly as possible
• Short & Long Term Relief:  We focus on the root cause of your pain, not just symptoms
• Flexible Scheduling:  Convenient scheduling around work and home obligations
  
• Prevention Strategies:  We show you how to keep pain from coming back - on your own
• Experienced Clinicians:  Licensed clinicians who genuinely care about reaching your goals
• No Wait List:  Access to therapy in under 48 hours - normally same day

We also offer a convenient no-obligation appointment option so you can learn more about how we can help with no commitment.

When you choose High Gate Physiotherapy you will find experienced physiotherapy, occupational therapy, chiropractic, and massage therapy staff who work together to ensure optimal care for your painful injury.

Located near Kingsway and Edmonds, High Gate Physiotherapy recognizes the differences in shapes, sizes, strengths and degrees of injury amongst all of our patients and designs sensible rehabilitation programs that help our patients reach their personal rehabilitation goals.  Whether it is pain relief or recovery from an injury, we will provide therapy options that can help you play an active role in achieving your goals.  We are a multidisciplinary clinic that specializes in physiotherapy, massage therapy, chiropractic, occupational therapy and acupuncture.  By working together as a team, all clinicians are in constant communication with each other in order to ensure that each patient receives the most effective treatment possible.

We successfully treat many conditions and injuries through a variety of effective therapy options. Click on the "conditions we treat" tab above to learn more about therapy options.

Early Intervention Can Help Prevent Lifelong Chronic Pain

Early intervention is critical to a speedy recovery. Research has proven that people who seek therapy early after an injury have shorter recovery periods and are 8 times less likely to develop chronic pain.*

High Gate Physiotherapy can help you feel your best. Schedule your no-obligation appointment today using the form to the right, or give us a call and put High Gate Physiotherapy full spectrum of advanced rehabilitation services to work for you.

*Study by the Department of Occupational Medicine at the Orebro Medical Centre

Evaluating Your Condition ♦ Prevention Strategies ♦ Length Of Treatment ♦ Including Your Doctor

Conditions We Treat:

At High Gate Physiotherapy, our team has extensive experience and training in treating a variety of different conditions.

• Ankle - Sprain/Strain, Shin Splints, Arthritis, Tendon Problems:

  If you are experiencing pain from an ankle injury it is important that you get the correct form of treatment. If your ankle injury is not given the proper attention and healed completely, you run the risk of it occurring again or developing a chronic condition.
  
  We help you understand your ankle injury as well as implement the necessary rehabilitation steps and bracing (when applicable)that can help correct your ankle problem.
  
  To learn more about how we can help your specific ankle injury, consider scheduling a no obligation appointment today.
  

• Arthritis - (Osteo) Joint Pain:

  Unfortunately there is no cure for osteoarthritis. It is a chronic but very treatable disease. Our goals of treatment are to relieve your pain and to improve or maintain movement of affected joints.
  
  Our treatment for OA involves no prescriptions. Our rehab team will provide several options to help manage your symptoms effectively.
  
  To learn more about how we can help your specific OA pain, consider scheduling a no obligation appointment today.

• Back Pain - Low, Mid, Upper:

  Our rehab team can design a program to address a particular back condition and to help you prevent future back pain problems.
  
  Treatments focus first on relieving pain, improving your back movement, and fostering healthy posture. There is a great deal of scientific evidence that physiotherapy is beneficial for back pain. pt Health clinics are evidence based and use the most current research when developing your treatment plan.
  
  We treat: piriformis syndrome, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, disc herniation among other conditions.
  
  To learn more about how we can help your specific back injury, consider scheduling a no obligation appointment today.

• Bursitis:

  Non infected bursitis can be treated effectively. Our rehab team will apply advanced therapy techniques to help with the inflammatory process of bursitis. Electrotherapy, such as ultrasound or shortwave diathermy can also help greatly. Your situation is unique. To learn more about how we can help your bursitis pain, consider scheduling a no obligation appointment today.

• Car Accident Injuries: (MVA)

  Car accident rehabilitation is a specialized type of therapy with a focus on collaboration between pt Health rehab professionals. Our ultimate goal is to fully return you to the physical state that you were in the minute before your car accident occurred. Car accident therapy often requires the care of more than one health care provider and may involve blending such treatments as physiotherapy and massage, for example. Your situation is unique. To learn more about how we can help your specific injury, consider scheduling a no obligation appointment today.

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS):

  The main focus of our treatment is to reduce or eliminate the cause of pressure in the carpal tunnel. We may provide suggestions about the use of healthy body alignment and wrist positions, helpful exercises, and tips on how to prevent future problems. Our physiotherapist may also begin treatments to reduce inflammation and to encourage normal gliding of the tendons and median nerve within the carpal tunnel.
  
  Although time required for recovery is different for every patient, as a general rule, you may see improvement in as little as four weeks. Your situation is unique. To learn more about how we can help your specific carpal tunnel injury, consider scheduling a no obligation appointment today.

• Chronic or Acute Muscle Pain:

  Acute injuries usually occur suddenly during activities. When you experience an acute injury there are things your pt Health therapist can do to minimize tissue damage and protect from further injury. We help you to manage and recover from your injury sooner. Chronic pain is a broad category that includes many common conditions that affect the soft tissues of the body. At pt Health many nonsurgical treatment approaches are used by our rehabilitation team to reduce the symptoms of chronic pain. Our team gather detailed information and will evaluate your condition closely. The answers you give along with the results of the examination will guide us in tailoring a unique treatment program that is right for you.

• Dizziness / Balance Issues:

  Balance problems affect over 50% of all adults at some time. A pt Health physiotherapist is trained to treat dizziness and balance issues including:
  
  BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo): an individual feels the environment is moving around them (i.e. spinning). This is related to a dysfunction in the vestibular system.
  
  A pt Health physiotherapist can help treat this with a series of maneuvers and exercises that restore normal function for the vestibular system and help the patient regain balance. Your situation is unique. To learn more about how we can help your balance issues, consider scheduling a no obligation appointment today.

• Elbow Conditions - Tennis Elbow, Golfers Elbow, OA, Biceps Rupture:

  The elbow is one of those areas that is easy to injure, whether it be from sitting at a desk all day or playing your favourite sport. Because elbow injury is most often linked to overuse, our rehab team will work with you to reduce repeated strains during activity. When symptoms are from a particular sport or work activity, we will observe your style and motion with the activity. Our physiotherapist may suggest ways to protect the elbow during your activities. We also keep the collagen in your tendon from breaking down further. Our overall goal is to help your elbow injury heal as soon as possible. Your situation is unique. To learn more about how we can help your specific injury, consider scheduling a no obligation appointment today.

• Fibromyalgia:

  Aerobic exercise can be helpful in reducing muscle pain and tenderness. Heat and massage therapy may also be beneficial in some patients. a pt Health therapist will assist with education about energy conservation techniques and specific strengthening exercises that may help effectively manage fibromyalgia symptoms.

• Foot - Flatfoot, Bunions, Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendon Problems:

  The foot can be the home of many problems, all of them uncomfortable and tough to deal with. We help treat stress fractures, pulled muscles, torn ligaments and more. Each foot injury is unique. To learn more about how we can help your unique injury, consider scheduling a no obligation appointment today.

• Hip Injury & Pain - Fracture, Dislocation, OA, Hip Replacement:

  A hip injury is one of the most serious injuries a person can suffer through and one that can lead to long-term health problems if not addressed correctly or inevitably prevented. Your pt Health physiotherapist will work with you to regain the stability needed in the hip for balance and walking. Every situation is unique. To learn more about how we can help your unique injury, consider scheduling a no obligation appointment today.

• Knee Injury - Patellar Tendonitis, Meniscal Injuries, IT Band Issues, ACL Tears among Others:

  The knee is a sensitive area of your body and one that is prone to injury doing almost any activity. When you begin a pt Health knee rehab program, our initial treatments will focus on decreasing pain and swelling in your affected knee. Our rehab team may begin range-of-motion exercises, with the goal of helping you swiftly regain full movement in your knee. This may include the use of rotation movements, gentle stretching, and careful pressure applied to the knee. We may also give you exercises to improve the strength of your hamstring and quadriceps muscles. As your symptoms ease and strength improves, we may also provide specialized exercises to improve knee stability. Every knee injury is unique. To learn more about how we can help your unique injury, consider scheduling a no obligation appointment today.

• Neck Pain - Strain, Whiplash, Radiculopathy, Stenosis:

  Nonsurgical therapy can optimize the health of your neck and in some cases, prolong the need for surgery. Our therapy programs are often prescribed for two to five weeks for patients with neck pain, although your recovery time may vary. Our therapy sessions are designed to help ease pain and to improve your mobility, strength, posture, and function. To learn more about how we can help your specific neck injury, consider scheduling a no obligation appointment today.

• Neurological Disorders - Hemiplegia, Dystonia, Spasticity, Paralysis

  Our treatment may help improve muscle strength, making every day activities important to you easier to achieve.
  
  Our approach to neurological rehab first assesses how your muscles are functioning and then we devise a structured rehabilitation programm centred around you and your needs. To learn more about how we can help your specific condition, consider scheduling a no obligation appointment today.

• Obesity:

  pt Health physiotherapists are experts at assessing,
  planning, and implementing effective exercise programs for overweight and obese
  individuals.
  
  Your insurance may cover some or all program costs.
  
  To learn more about how we can help with your specific weight loss goals, consider scheduling a no obligation appointment today.

• Osteoporosis:

  Patients with osteoporitic bones begin losing their minerals and support capabilities, leaving the skeleton brittle and prone to fractures.
  
  The primary goals of our treatment are to educate you on proper posture, introduce safe ways of moving and lifting, and provide you with helpful exercises you can do at home to help prevent a decline in bone mass and prevent fractures.
  
  Your situation is unique. To learn more about how we can help your osteoporosis symptoms, consider scheduling a no obligation appointment today.

• Overuse Injury - Cumulative trauma disorder (CTD):

  CTD is a broad health category that includes many common diseases that affect the soft tissues of your body. CTD in itself is not a disease.
  
  We help you understand your condition as well as implement the necessary rehabilitation steps that should be taken for correcting your pain and preventing injury recurrence.
  
  Your situation is unique. To learn more about how we can help your overuse injury, consider scheduling a no obligation appointment today.
  
  

• Plantar Fasciitis:

  Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition affecting the bottom of the foot. Nonsurgical management of plantar fasciitis is successful in 90 per cent of all cases. When you begin therapy our physiotherapist will design exercises to improve flexibility in the calf muscles, achilles' tendon, and the plantar fascia.
  
  To learn more about how we can help your plantar fasciitis, consider scheduling a no obligation appointment today.
  

• Post Operative Rehabilitation:

  Post operative treatment can help with recovery from numerous surgeries such as acl reconstruction, frozen shoulder, joint replacement, knee surgery, hip replacement among others.
  
  Your situation is unique. To learn more about how we can help with your post op rehab, consider scheduling a no obligation appointment today.

• Sciatica - Piriformis Syndrome

  Pain in the buttock that radiates down the leg is commonly called sciatica. The most common cause for sciatica is irritation of the spinal nerves in or near the lumbar spine.
  
  After evaluating your condition, our rehab team will use various treatments to ease spasm and pain.
  
  To learn more about how we can help your specific sciatica pain, consider scheduling a no obligation appointment today.

• Shoulder Pain - Adhesive Capsulitis, Dislocations, Rotator Cuff Tears, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Instability:

  At pt Health we provide you with the information and tools needed to successfully recover from a shoulder injury and to prevent future injuries from occurring.
  
  There are many types of shoulder injuries. To learn more about how we can help with your specific shoulder pain, consider scheduling a no obligation appointment today.

• Sports Related Injuries:

  Our staff works with a variety of people with different athletic and sport backgrounds to improve their overall performance and skill, and assist them with successful recovery when sports-related injuries occur.
  
  There are many types of sport related injuries. To learn more about how we can help with your specific situation, consider scheduling a no obligation appointment today.

• Strains / Sprains:

  Sprains and strains are injuries caused by overstretching or tearing of the ligaments and tendons. Strains and sprains have similar signs and symptoms, but differ anatomically.
  
  To learn more about how we can help your strain / sprain, consider scheduling a no obligation appointment today.

• Work Related Injury:

  We look forward to helping you recover from your work related injury. Whether you spend your day at the computer, sitting at a desk, standing or lifting, we can work with you to design a program that will help you avoid or recover from work injuries.
  
  To learn more about how we can help your specific injury, consider scheduling a no obligation appointment today.

Personalized Treatment Plan: The First Step to Your Recovery

Our first goal is to reduce the symptoms you're feeling right now as quickly as possible. We assess and develop a personalized treatment program through means including, but not limited to, advanced exercise prescriptions, manual therapy, and various modalities.  

Evaluating Your Condition

To come up with your treatment program, a therapist will gather key information about your condition. Your answers along with the results of an expert examination will guide us in creating a specific type of treatment program to effectively address your specific condition and eventually, to facilitate your healing.

Adjustments to the program are implemented based on your actual progress, or response, to the treatment until your goals are achieved. We pay close attention to your progress. You will receive verbal instruction and hands-on guidance to improve your condition.

Prevention Strategies:
Understanding Your Condition and Implementing Prevention Strategies

A clear understanding of your condition will not only alleviate your concerns, but can also help you understand your condition, to look for and change factors that may be causing your symptoms, and to help you learn how to avoid future problems.

Our therapists may provide tips, specific stretches, and exercises to do at work, or during activities. We recommend changes to help you do your job with less strain and less chance of injury.

As you recover, you will gradually advance in a series of strengthening exercises for the muscles surrounding the affected area which helps patients begin moving easier and lessens the chances of future pain and problems.

How Long It Takes:
Quick Treatments to Let You Work on Your Other Responsibilities

Our goal is to relieve pain and correct your injury as quickly as possible, without compromising the quality of treatments you will be receiving. We adjust our therapy programs to meet your goals.

We get you in for treatment quickly, usually within a few days, and work hard to get you back to enjoying life as quickly as possible. In fact, in some cases just a few 30-minute therapy sessions is all it takes.

Including Your Doctor:
Your Doctor Is Always Our Partner

It takes a team approach to high quality health care. That is why we never take your doctor out of the equation.

High Gate Physiotherapy provides clear and consistent reporting to your doctor. Reporting may include areas such as results achieved, detailed assessment of problem, treatment by physiotherapist, and future treatment options.

We Help You Get Well & Stay Well.

But the treatment doesn't stop in our office.  We may provide you with exercises to do at home on a regular basis to help control your symptoms and protect reoccurrence of injury in the years ahead. Although we will continue to be a resource, you will be in charge of practicing the strategies and exercises you've learned as part of an ongoing home program and maintain a good quality of life.

Ready to feel your best again? Schedule Your No-Obligation Appointment Today.

You are in Good Hands at High Gate Physiotherapy

Healthcare Solutions to Get Well and Stay Well

High Gate Physiotherapy uses many therapy options to ensure an optimal approach to your care. You will experience a variety of gentle therapy solutions that can help reduce pain, strengthen, add flexibility, improve joint range, and more. Some of our services include:

• Acupuncture

  Our gentle approach to treatment specifically addresses imbalances unique to your health.
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• Bracing

  
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• Chiropractic Treatment

  Chiropractic is focuses on restoring and maintaining health and wellness of the entire body by focusing on the spine and nervous system.
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• Chronic Condition Management

  Chronic condition management is an interdisciplinary approach for improving the quality of life of those living with chronic conditions.
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• Electro-Acuscope

  Electro-Acuscope or Myopulse is an electro-therapy unit that heals injured tissue by introducing a low voltage micro-current through it.
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• Fitness Evaluation

  A measurement of your muscular strength, cardiovascular strength, body fat percentage, coordination, and flexibility.
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• Graston Technique

  A therapeutic technique used by many physiotherapists to therapeutically aid problems related to the skeletal, muscle, and soft tissue injuries.
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• Interferential Current (IFC)

  An effective therapy option used to relieve pain and accelerate the self-healing process within your body.
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• Manual Therapy

  Includes mobilization of the nerves, soft tissue mobilization, myofascial release, and mobilization of spinal segments and joints.
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• Massage Therapy

  Manipulation of the soft tissues of your body including your muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and joints.
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• Myofascial Release

  Soft tissue therapy that involves a mix of massage and gentle long strokes to release the tightness in the fascia or connective tissue.
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• Neuro Rehabilitation

  Neuro rehabilitation is a medical process that helps you to recover from a nervous system injury and reduces or recompenses for any malfunctions that arise from the nervous disorder.
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• Occupational Therapy

  Occupational therapists work collaboratively with people of all ages and abilities that experience obstacles to participation in daily activities.
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• Older Adult Therapy

  Older adult therapy includes physiotherapy services for the elderly population to enhance their quality of life and help them with mobility and unrestricted movement.
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• Orthotics

  Orthotics are research based devices custom designed for providing foot support and correcting abnormalities related to your body.
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• Physiotherapy

  Helps patients with the ability to move affected body parts, restore their functional abilities and help prevent the onset of further disease or disability.
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• Sport Injury Rehabilitation

  A multidisciplinary approach designed to help athletes return to normal, pre-injury function.
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• Stroke Rehabilitation

  Stroke rehabilitation aims to reduce paralysis, weakness and numbness and gain mobility in the patient\'s body.
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• Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)

  An electronic device that produces electrical impulses to stimulate nerves across unbroken skin. It is considered an effective method to relieve pain and inflammation.
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• Ultrasound (Therapeutic)

  Ultrasound is a therapy in which ultrasound technique is used for treating chronic pain and various kinds of disorders
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• Work Conditioning

  Working conditioning or hardening is a rehabilitation and exercise program that is aimed specifically to restore an individual\'s strength and capacity to work to optimal capacity.
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Accessible and Affordable Therapy

We Take Care Of The Paperwork So You Don't Have To

High Gate Physiotherapy services are covered by most health care plans; most pay 80-100% of the fees. If you have a dental plan, chances are you also have coverage for most of the services and products we offer at High Gate Physiotherapy. We currently accept:

• Work Safe BC (WCB)
• Motor Vehicle Accident Insurance (ICBC)
  
• Personal Cheque
• All Major Credit Cards
• Debit/Interac
• Cash
  

Important Coverage Information:

Employer Extended Health Plans / Benefits

High Gate Physiotherapy services are covered by most health care insurance plans.  However, if you are claiming through your extended healthcare carrier or work plan, we do require you to pay for your therapy sessions up front. You are then given a receipt for each treatment that is paid for which you can submit to your extended health care provider.

Motor Vehicle Accident Coverage

We bill directly to ICBC for you.

If you have been in a motor vehicle accident, report your injuries to ICBC as soon as possible. ICBC only covers a partial amount of the visits, you will be asked to co-pay the difference at each visit. If you have extended health care benefits, it is possible to claim the difference back.

Work Safe BC (WCB) – Billed Directly

We bill directly to WCB for you.

WCB provides physiotherapy coverage for workers injured on the job. We bill WCB directly for treatments provided, complete necessary forms, progress reports, treatment extensions and communicate with adjudicators, your workplace and other healthcare professionals involved in your treatment. Our team can help you navigate through any WCB paperwork that you may be unsure about.

Blue Cross Billing

High Gate Physiotherapy will bill all Blue Cross plans directly for physiotherapy, chiropractor, psychology, naturopath, dietitian and massage therapy treatments. Examples of employees with Blue Cross insurance:

• RCMP
• DND
• Canadian Forces
• Veterans Affairs

For more details about treatment fees, contact our helpful administrative team with any questions you may have about your payment options.

Schedule your no-obligation appointment today to get well and stay well.

Win, MSc PT, CAFCI, Graston Certified, Intramuscular Manual Therapy (IMT)

Dani, Masters of Physical Therapy

Masters of Physical Therapy from UBC. Additional training in clinical pilates, Mulligan (mobilization with movement) techniques, myofascial treatment. Working towards orthopedic specialization - currently have completed up to level II (lower extremity).

Eric

Utilizes diversified chiropractic techniques, soft tissue therapies, and low force techniques.

Mariette, RMT

RMT, Canfitpro FIS, Nutrition & Wellness and completing PTS certifcate. Performs Swedish massage therapy as well as deep tissue, pregnancy, and lymphatic drainage.

Steve Gow, Kinesiologist

Bio coming soon!

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