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Physical Therapy Treatment
Your physical therapy always starts with a 60 minute initial assessment. Through understanding your unique history, injuries, movement capabilities and goals we will come up with a comprehensive plan together. This may include various modalities of treatment Stephani offers, including manual therapy, Contemporary Medical Acupuncture, clinical Pilates and other strength and conditioning exercise prescriptions based on your presentation and personalized plan. Whether you are looking to rehabilitate a recent injury, over come chronic pain, or improve a sports specific performance goal, the comprehensive physiotherapy plan will help get you there.
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Hands-on treatment including muscle, joint and connective tissue work. This can facilitate tissue healing, relaxation and ease of movement.
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Used to increase blood flow to tissue, reset the nervous system and enhance connections through the muscle system. Electroacupuncture is known to support overall recovery.
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Using the principles of Pilates for rehab and performance. In session, there is an emphasis on creating stability and efficiency in movement patterns for activities of daily life, which if needed can be tailored and trained to support sport performance.
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Rehabilitation should take you beyond daily movements without pain, but to performing at your highest capacity optimally. Strength training, conditioning and sports-specific programming should be a part of a rehab plan to ensure full recovery and prevention of future injury.
Pilates & Strength Training
For those looking to improve their fitness, working on movement quality, strength, endurance or power performance, this is for you. A 60min assessment is completed where Steph learns about your past activities, sports involvement and any issues you may have had along the way or currently, along with what your future goals are. A personalized program is created depending on your fitness goals. Steph includes mobility training, clinical Pilates work, strength training, and additional exercises specific to you for your performance needs to meet you where you’re at. The goal is always to create a stronger foundation and system for you to move from, whether this is in everyday life or in elite sport.
Virtual Care
For those not local to New York City or not wanting to come in for an appointment, Steph is happy to provide virtual care. A thorough movement assessment is performed following which a progressive program will be created based on your sport and movement goals. Your current activity, injuries, and lifestyle factors will all be directly taken into account in order to optimize training to facilitate your needs. Specificity in exercise execution is assessed and managed virtually through digital platforms that allow video recording and detailed feedback from Steph directly to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Physiotherapy (physical therapy) treatment is covered by most Ontario extended health benefit companies. Virtual physical therapy appointments provided by Steph are therefore able to be submitted to Ontario insurance as she is a registered practitioner with the College of Ontario. For those in New York, Steph is an out of network and cash based provider. Stephani Oolup Physiotherapy does not do direct billing.
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If you reside in Ontario, your virtual appointment can be submitted through most extended health benefits. If you live outside of the province, it is not covered.
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Sterile, disposable needles are used for each acupuncture point, and never re-used. While a small bruise or muscle ache may occur, most people leave sessions feeling lighter and relief. Further, Stephani has extensive training in anatomy, and ensures every possible caution is taken to avoid any issues. It is not advised to perform acupuncture across a pacemaker, and cautioned in other medical situations. Additional questions/cautions can be discussed in person.
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No! Physiotherapy is traditionally thought of as a tool to recover from injuries, but Stephani treats and trains people far beyond this. Her belief is that physiotherapy, acupuncture, and training SHOULD be used as preventative means for injuries, and as a way to stay healthy in general. These sessions are often a way to improve how your body feels and moves, no pain or injury required!