Welcome to Strathcona Physical Therapy
Restore. Strengthen. Progress.
For over 60 years, Strathcona Physical Therapy has been providing physiotherapy in Edmonton, helping people recover from injuries, manage pain, restore movement, and return to the activities that matter most to them.
As one of Alberta’s long-standing physiotherapy clinics, we combine decades of clinical experience with evidence-informed, individualized care. Our physiotherapists take the time to understand your symptoms, movement, lifestyle, and goals so your treatment plan is built around you, not just your diagnosis.
We provide physiotherapy for a wide range of conditions, including back and neck pain, sports and orthopaedic injuries, workplace and motor vehicle injuries, TMJ and jaw pain, dizziness and vestibular conditions, concussion, pelvic health concerns, scoliosis, post-surgical rehabilitation, and acute or persistent pain.
Whether you want to return to work or sport, recover from an injury, move with less pain, or simply feel stronger and more confident in everyday life, our team is here to help you restore movement, rebuild capacity, and get back to doing what matters to you.
Experience Excellence in Physiotherapy
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Receive comprehensive, insurance-coordinated treatment for injuries resulting from motor vehicle accidents, ensuring a smooth recovery process. Discover more
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Specialized services for workplace injuries, facilitating claims and rehabilitation through WCB protocols. Discover more
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Specialized pelvic floor physiotherapy at Strathcona Physical Therapy . Treat urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, postpartum recovery, and more with personalized care. Discover more
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Pioneers in TMJ treatment in Alberta, working closely with dentists, doctors, and the Oral Facial Pain Clinic at the University of Alberta to deliver effective care. Discover more
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Experience advanced shockwave therapy at Strathcona Physical Therapy. Treat plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, calcific tendonitis, and more. Discover more
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Comprehensive Schroth Therapy at Strathcona Physical Therapy. Manage scoliosis with personalized exercises to improve posture, reduce pain, and enhance quality of life. Discover more
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Expert care for orthopaedic and sports-related injuries, helping athletes and individuals regain strength and function. Discover more
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Targeted therapies for vestibular disorders, addressing balance and dizziness issues to enhance daily living. Discover more
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Comprehensive strategies for concussion recovery, focusing on symptom management and safe return to activities. Discover more
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Home to dry needling specialists, offering targeted treatments to alleviate muscle pain and improve mobility. Discover more
Meet Our Edmonton Physiotherapists
Our physiotherapy team combines decades of clinical experience with advanced training across orthopaedic and sports rehabilitation, TMJ disorders, vestibular rehabilitation, concussion management, pelvic health, scoliosis, dry needling/IMS, and other specialized areas of physiotherapy.
We believe good rehabilitation starts with understanding the person, not simply treating a diagnosis. Our physiotherapists provide individualized, evidence-informed care designed around your condition, goals, and the activities you want to return to.
Carly Frances McKay, MScPT
Registered Physiotherapist
Clinical Interests: Pelvic Health • Orthopaedic & Sports Physiotherapy • Cancer Rehabilitation • Dry Needling • Acupuncture
Carly earned her Master of Physical Therapy from McMaster University in 2020 after completing a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at Queen’s University in 2017.
Carly has pursued additional training in pelvic health physiotherapy, cancer rehabilitation, dry needling, and acupuncture. She works with a wide range of musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions and takes an individualized, evidence-informed approach that combines education, hands-on treatment, and progressive therapeutic exercise to help patients improve function and work toward their personal goals.
Her interest in movement and rehabilitation developed through an extensive background in ballet. Growing up in St. Albert, Carly trained at leading institutions in Canada and the United States, including Canada’s National Ballet School and The Juilliard School. This experience gave her a strong appreciation for movement, physical performance, and the demands placed on the body through sport and activity.
Outside the clinic, Carly enjoys Pilates, yoga, fitness classes, exploring Edmonton’s cafés and restaurants, and spending time in the river valley.
Jennifer Poon, MScPT, BSc
Registered Physiotherapist
Clinical Interests: Pelvic Health • Orthopaedic Physiotherapy • Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation • Exercise-Based Rehabilitation • Manual Therapy
Jennifer earned her Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta after completing a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with Distinction.
Jennifer works with patients across a wide range of ages and musculoskeletal concerns, with a particular clinical interest in pelvic health and individualized rehabilitation. Her approach combines therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, education, and progressive movement to address each patient’s specific needs and functional goals.
She places a strong emphasis on helping patients understand their condition and become active participants in their recovery. By developing practical and individualized treatment plans, Jennifer aims to improve function while giving patients the knowledge and strategies needed to confidently manage their health over the long term.
Outside the clinic, Jennifer enjoys staying active through boxing, dance, and weight training. She also enjoys spending time with family and friends and exploring Edmonton’s food scene.
Louise Laine Bravo
Registered Physiotherapist
Clinical Interests: Orthopaedic & Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy • Post-Surgical Rehabilitation • Sports & Injury Rehabilitation • Dry Needling • Manual Therapy
Louise is a Registered Physiotherapist with more than eight years of clinical experience, including extensive hospital-based practice. Her background includes acute care, post-surgical rehabilitation, and the management of a wide range of musculoskeletal and injury-related conditions.
Her hospital experience has given her a strong foundation in managing complex presentations and guiding patients safely through different stages of recovery. Louise combines hands-on manual therapy, dry needling, therapeutic exercise, and patient education, tailoring treatment to each person’s needs, goals, and level of function.
A lifelong athlete with a background in soccer and ultimate frisbee, Louise has a strong appreciation for movement, recovery, and injury prevention. She emphasizes active rehabilitation and helping patients understand their condition so they can build confidence, improve function, and stay active over the long term.
Louise is fluent in English and Tagalog. Outside the clinic, she enjoys crochet, embroidery, baking, and staying active.
Noman Anwari, MScPT, BSc (Hons)
Registered Physiotherapist | Clinic Owner/Director
Clinical Interests: TMJ/TMD & Orofacial Pain • Vestibular Rehabilitation • Concussion Management • Schroth Scoliosis • Orthopaedic & Sports Physiotherapy • Advanced Dry Needling/IMS
Noman Anwari holds a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta and a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences and Psychology from York University. His background in clinical and genetic research has contributed to his strong interest in evidence-informed, individualized rehabilitation.
Noman has extensive experience treating musculoskeletal injuries and complex conditions, with particular clinical interests in TMJ/TMD and orofacial pain, vestibular dysfunction and dizziness, concussion, scoliosis, and orthopaedic and sports rehabilitation. He has completed advanced vestibular rehabilitation training through Duke University and is certified in Schroth therapy for scoliosis and advanced dry needling/IMS. He has also completed advanced training in TMD/jaw rehabilitation, concussion management, manual therapy, spinal manipulation, and chronic pain management.
Noman works collaboratively with the Oral Medicine team at the University of Alberta in the management of complex TMD, neck, and orofacial conditions. His treatment approach combines hands-on therapy with progressive exercise, strength and movement retraining, education, and active self-management, with treatment tailored to each patient’s goals and functional needs.
Outside the clinic, Noman enjoys staying active through soccer, hiking, fitness training, and calisthenics, and values continued learning and involvement in the Edmonton community.
Gerald Gosselin, MRSc, BScPT
Registered Physiotherapist
Clinical Interests: Sports & Performance Rehabilitation • Functional Dry Needling • Manual Spinal Therapy • Acupuncture • Sports Trauma & Musculoskeletal Injuries
Gerald holds a Master of Rehabilitation Science from the University of British Columbia and a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta.
Gerald brings extensive postgraduate training in Functional Dry Needling, manual spinal therapy, acupuncture, sports trauma management, and sports nutrition. His background in sports and performance rehabilitation is extensive, including approximately two decades as Head Physical Therapist with various Cirque du Soleil touring productions, where he travelled internationally providing physiotherapy care to high-level performers. He previously served as Head Trainer for the University of Alberta women’s soccer team.
Gerald combines his extensive clinical and performance experience with an individualized approach to musculoskeletal, sports, and orthopaedic rehabilitation, helping patients restore movement, build physical capacity, and return to the activities that matter to them.
Gerald is fluent in both English and French. Outside the clinic, he enjoys travelling and spending time with his family.
Ed Steinbring, BScPT
Registered Physiotherapist
Clinical Interests: TMJ/TMD & Orofacial Pain • Orthopaedic Physiotherapy • Sports Injury Rehabilitation • Manipulative Therapy • Acupuncture
Ed graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy in 1980. He joined Strathcona Physical Therapy in 1983 and became a partner in 1984, giving him more than four decades of clinical experience at the clinic.
Throughout his career, Ed has developed particular experience in TMJ/TMD and orofacial conditions, orthopaedic and sports injuries, and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. He has completed postgraduate training in TMJ/TMD rehabilitation, acupuncture, sports injury rehabilitation, and manipulative therapy.
Alongside his clinical practice, Ed has been involved in education at the University of Alberta as an Associate Clinical Professor with the Faculties of Medicine & Dentistry and Rehabilitation Medicine, contributing his clinical experience to the education of future healthcare professionals.
Outside the clinic, Ed has a longstanding interest in endurance sport and has competed in numerous triathlons, including half-Ironman and Ironman events and international championship competitions.
Martin Parfitt, PT
Retired Physiotherapist | Former Owner & Clinical Leader
TMJ/TMD • Manual Therapy • Orthopaedic Physiotherapy • Clinical Education
Martin Parfitt is a retired physiotherapist and former owner of Strathcona Physical Therapy who played an important role in the clinic's development and longstanding history of physiotherapy care in Edmonton.
Over more than 40 years of clinical practice, Martin developed extensive experience in orthopaedic physiotherapy, manual therapy, and the assessment and treatment of TMJ/TMD and jaw-related conditions. His work helped establish TMJ physiotherapy as an important area of clinical expertise at Strathcona Physical Therapy.
Martin also contributed to the education and development of physiotherapists and helped build the professional relationships that continue to shape the clinic's collaborative approach to care today.
Although Martin is now retired and no longer accepting patients, his clinical contributions remain an important part of Strathcona Physical Therapy's history and the foundation of our specialized TMJ services.
What Is Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy helps people restore movement, improve physical function, manage pain, recover from injury, and return to the activities that matter to them.
It can be used after an injury, surgery, fracture, motor vehicle collision, workplace injury, or sports injury, as well as for persistent musculoskeletal conditions and specialized concerns such as dizziness, concussion, TMJ disorders, pelvic health, and scoliosis.
Physiotherapy is not simply about treating the area that hurts. Your physiotherapist considers your symptoms, movement, strength, mobility, physical demands, medical history, and personal goals to understand what may be limiting your function.
From there, treatment is individualized to help you move toward meaningful goals, whether that means walking comfortably, working, lifting your child, returning to the gym, or getting back to sport.
What Conditions Can Physiotherapy Help With?
Physiotherapists work with a wide range of conditions affecting movement and physical function.
At Strathcona Physical Therapy, we provide physiotherapy for concerns including:
Back and neck pain
Shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand conditions
Hip, knee, ankle, and foot conditions
Sprains and muscle strains
Tendon and overuse injuries
Sports injuries
Workplace injuries
Motor vehicle accident injuries
Post-fracture and post-surgical rehabilitation
TMJ and jaw disorders
Pelvic floor conditions
Concussion-related impairments
Dizziness and vestibular disorders
Scoliosis
Persistent musculoskeletal pain
Because similar symptoms can have different causes, treatment begins with an assessment rather than assuming that the same treatment will work for everyone.
What Happens at Your First Physiotherapy Appointment?
Your first appointment begins with a conversation about what happened, what you are experiencing, and what you want to get back to doing.
Your physiotherapist may ask about your symptoms, medical history, previous injuries, work, exercise, everyday activities, and treatment goals.
The physical examination is tailored to your concern and may assess:
Range of motion
Strength
Joint and muscle function
Balance and coordination
Neurological findings when relevant
Movement and functional tasks
Sport- or work-specific demands when appropriate
Your physiotherapist will discuss the assessment findings with you and develop an individualized treatment plan.
Initial treatment may also begin during your first appointment when appropriate.
How Does Physiotherapy Treatment Work?
Physiotherapy treatment depends on your condition, assessment findings, stage of recovery, and goals.
Early treatment may focus on reducing aggravating factors, restoring comfortable movement, and helping you understand how to manage your symptoms.
As recovery progresses, rehabilitation often becomes increasingly active. Treatment may work toward improving strength, mobility, endurance, balance, movement control, and the capacity to tolerate everyday, occupational, or sporting demands.
Your progress is reassessed along the way so that treatment can be modified as your needs change.
The goal is not simply to make you feel better during an appointment. It is to help you function better outside the clinic.
What Treatments Do Physiotherapists Use?
Physiotherapy is not one specific treatment.
Depending on your assessment, your treatment plan may include:
Therapeutic exercise
Progressive strengthening
Mobility and flexibility exercises
Balance and coordination training
Movement retraining
Manual therapy
Education and self-management strategies
Activity and load modification
Sport- or work-specific rehabilitation
Vestibular rehabilitation
Pelvic floor rehabilitation
Dry needling or IMS when appropriate
Shockwave therapy for selected conditions
Scoliosis-specific Schroth exercises
Not every patient needs every treatment.
At Strathcona Physical Therapy, treatment is selected according to your individual presentation and adjusted according to your response and progress.
Physiotherapy for Pain & Injuries
Pain can occur after a new injury, develop gradually from repeated physical demands, or persist long after the original injury occurred.
Physiotherapy aims to identify the physical and functional factors that can be addressed through rehabilitation.
Depending on your condition, this may involve restoring movement, progressively rebuilding strength and load tolerance, modifying aggravating activities, and gradually returning to the tasks you need or want to perform.
Pain relief is important, but recovery is not measured by pain alone.
A successful rehabilitation program also asks:
What can your body do now, and what does it need to be able to do next?
Physiotherapy After Surgery or Fracture
Even when a fracture has healed or surgery has been successful, the affected area may still be stiff, weak, swollen, or difficult to use normally.
Physiotherapy can help restore mobility, strength, balance, walking, and functional movement following many orthopaedic surgeries and fractures.
Rehabilitation is individualized according to the specific procedure or injury, stage of healing, and any precautions or restrictions provided by your physician or surgeon.
As healing allows, treatment progressively works toward the activities that matter to you.
Physiotherapy for Sports & Active Living
You do not need to be a competitive athlete to benefit from sports rehabilitation.
We work with athletes, recreationally active adults, youth, runners, gym-goers, and people who simply want to remain active.
Sports physiotherapy may address acute injuries, overuse conditions, strength or mobility deficits, and rehabilitation following surgery or fracture.
As recovery progresses, treatment can move beyond basic exercises toward running, jumping, landing, agility, changes of direction, strength and conditioning, and sport-specific demands when appropriate.
Returning to activity is a process, not simply waiting until the pain disappears.
Physiotherapy for Work & Motor Vehicle Injuries
Injuries from work or motor vehicle collisions can affect your ability to perform everyday tasks as well as your ability to return safely to your usual work.
At Strathcona Physical Therapy, we provide physiotherapy for WCB-Alberta workplace injuries and motor vehicle accident injuries.
Treatment may focus on pain, mobility, strength, physical capacity, job demands, and gradual return to activity or work.
Our team is also experienced with the documentation, reporting, communication, and insurance processes that may accompany WCB and motor vehicle accident claims.
Coverage, authorization, and treatment requirements depend on the individual claim, so our administrative team can help you understand the process related to your specific case.
Specialized Physiotherapy Services
Physiotherapy has many areas of specialized practice. At Strathcona Physical Therapy, our physiotherapists have pursued advanced training in a range of areas so patients can access specialized care when needed.
TMJ & Jaw Physiotherapy
We have a longstanding history of treating TMJ disorders, jaw pain, restricted opening, and related head and neck concerns, with established multidisciplinary relationships in Edmonton.
Our clinic has longstanding connections with the University of Alberta Oral Medicine program and works collaboratively with dental and medical professionals when appropriate.
Vestibular Physiotherapy
For people experiencing dizziness, vertigo, balance problems, BPPV, or vestibular dysfunction, our vestibular-trained physiotherapists provide specialized assessment and rehabilitation.
Treatment may include repositioning manoeuvres for BPPV, gaze-stabilization exercises, balance rehabilitation, and other individualized vestibular interventions when appropriate.
Concussion Management
Concussion recovery can involve more than simply waiting for symptoms to disappear.
Our physiotherapists assess physical impairments that may contribute to recovery, including exercise tolerance, cervical or headache-related factors, balance, and other relevant findings. When appropriate, care can also be coordinated with our occupational therapy services or specialized vestibular assessment.
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
Our pelvic health physiotherapists provide individualized care for concerns including bladder leakage, pelvic pain, pregnancy-related concerns, postpartum recovery, and other pelvic floor conditions.
Assessment and treatment are based on your symptoms, goals, comfort, and informed consent.
Schroth Therapy for Scoliosis
We provide specialized Schroth-based physiotherapy for adolescents and adults with scoliosis.
Schroth therapy uses individualized three-dimensional self-correction, scoliosis-specific exercise, postural training, breathing principles, and integration into everyday activities.
Orthopaedic & Sports Injury Physiotherapy
From ankle sprains and tendon injuries to shoulder, knee, hip, and running-related conditions, our physiotherapists help patients progressively rebuild the strength, movement, and physical capacity required for everyday activity and sport.
Dry Needling & IMS
Strathcona Physical Therapy is home to physiotherapists with advanced training and extensive experience in dry needling and IMS.
When clinically appropriate, needling may be incorporated into a broader rehabilitation program alongside exercise and active treatment.
Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy may be considered as an adjunct for selected persistent musculoskeletal conditions, including certain tendon conditions and plantar fasciopathy.
Our physiotherapists first assess whether shockwave is appropriate and integrate it with rehabilitation rather than relying on passive treatment alone.
How Long Does Physiotherapy Take?
There is no single number of appointments that is appropriate for everyone.
Recovery can depend on:
The type and severity of the condition
How long symptoms have been present
Tissue healing requirements
Your general health
Previous injuries
Your physical demands
Your rehabilitation goals
Your response to treatment
Your ability to participate in rehabilitation between appointments
A minor injury may require relatively little treatment, while recovery from surgery, a significant injury, or a complex condition may take considerably longer.
Your physiotherapist will reassess your progress and adjust the plan as your function improves.
Do I Need a Doctor's Referral for Physiotherapy in Alberta?
In Alberta, physiotherapists are primary healthcare practitioners, so you generally do not need a physician's referral to see a physiotherapist.
However, your extended health benefits provider may require a physician's referral before reimbursing physiotherapy expenses. Requirements can vary between insurance plans.
WCB, motor vehicle accident claims, and other third-party funding arrangements may also have their own reporting, authorization, or documentation requirements.
If you are unsure, contact your insurance provider or our clinic before your appointment.
Direct Billing & Insurance
Strathcona Physical Therapy works with many extended health benefit providers, and direct billing may be available depending on your insurance plan.
Coverage varies between insurers and individual plans, including differences in annual limits, referral requirements, deductibles, co-payments, and eligible services.
We recommend confirming the details of your physiotherapy coverage with your insurance provider.
For WCB and motor vehicle accident claims, different billing, authorization, and documentation processes may apply. Our administrative team can help guide you through the clinic-related requirements for your claim.
Why Choose Strathcona Physical Therapy?
For more than 60 years, Strathcona Physical Therapy has been part of Edmonton's rehabilitation community.
Located in Old Strathcona near Whyte Avenue, our clinic is one of Alberta's longstanding physiotherapy practices and has maintained historical professional connections with the University of Alberta Department of Physical Therapy and Oral Medicine program.
Today, we combine that history with modern, evidence-informed rehabilitation and advanced clinical training.
Patients have access to:
Experienced registered physiotherapists
Individualized assessment and treatment
Evidence-informed rehabilitation
Advanced and specialized physiotherapy services
TMJ physiotherapy
Vestibular rehabilitation
Concussion management
Pelvic floor physiotherapy
Schroth therapy for scoliosis
Orthopaedic and sports rehabilitation
Dry needling and IMS
Shockwave therapy
WCB and MVA rehabilitation
Multidisciplinary services within the clinic
Support with applicable insurance and rehabilitation documentation
Our philosophy is simple: treatment should be built around the person, not just the diagnosis.
Whether you are recovering from an injury, managing a persistent condition, returning to work, or trying to get back to the activities you love, our goal is to help you restore function, rebuild capacity, and move forward with confidence.
Physiotherapy FAQs
What does a physiotherapist treat?
Physiotherapists assess and treat a wide range of conditions affecting movement and physical function, including musculoskeletal injuries, sports injuries, post-surgical and post-fracture conditions, workplace and motor vehicle injuries, and certain specialized conditions.
At Strathcona Physical Therapy, we also offer specialized physiotherapy for TMJ disorders, vestibular conditions, concussion, pelvic health, scoliosis, and other areas.
Do I need a referral to see a physiotherapist?
Generally, no. Physiotherapists are primary healthcare practitioners in Alberta.
What should I wear to physiotherapy?
Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move and provides appropriate access to the area being assessed.
For example, shorts may be helpful for a knee or lower-extremity assessment.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
Bring any relevant imaging reports, medical or surgical information, insurance information, and documentation related to a WCB or motor vehicle accident claim, when applicable.
Will I receive treatment at my first appointment?
Often, yes. Your first appointment focuses on assessment and developing an appropriate treatment plan, and initial treatment may begin when clinically appropriate.
Is physiotherapy supposed to hurt?
Physiotherapy should not simply be a process of “pushing through pain.”
Some exercises or treatments may produce temporary discomfort depending on your condition, but treatment should be appropriately dosed and adjusted according to your response.
Communicate with your physiotherapist about what you are experiencing throughout treatment.
How many physiotherapy sessions will I need?
There is no standard number. It depends on your condition, severity, goals, stage of recovery, and response to rehabilitation.
Your physiotherapist will monitor your progress and discuss the recommended treatment plan with you.
Can physiotherapy help an old injury?
Potentially, yes.
Even when an injury happened months or years ago, modifiable issues such as weakness, stiffness, reduced balance, movement limitations, or decreased physical capacity may still respond to rehabilitation.
An assessment can help determine what can realistically be addressed.
Can I see a physiotherapist after surgery?
Yes, physiotherapy is commonly part of rehabilitation following many orthopaedic surgeries.
Your program should respect the specific procedure, healing stage, surgeon's precautions, and your individual recovery.
Does insurance cover physiotherapy?
Many extended health benefit plans include physiotherapy, but coverage varies significantly between plans.
Check with your insurer for your specific coverage, referral requirements, annual limits, deductibles, and other conditions.
Does Strathcona Physical Therapy offer direct billing?
Direct billing may be available for many insurance providers, depending on your individual plan and insurer.
Please contact our clinic or check your insurance plan for details.
Which type of physiotherapy appointment should I book?
If you already know you need a specialized service, such as pelvic floor, TMJ, vestibular, concussion, or Schroth therapy, book the appropriate specialty assessment.
If you are unsure which service fits your condition, contact our reception team and we can help direct you to the appropriate appointment.
TMJ Physiotherapy & Jaw Pain Treatment in Edmonton
Jaw pain can affect much more than your jaw. Pain with chewing, clicking or locking, difficulty opening your mouth, facial pain, headaches, and associated neck symptoms can interfere with eating, speaking, sleeping, and everyday life.
At Strathcona Physical Therapy, TMJ physiotherapy has been part of our clinical practice for decades. As one of the pioneers of TMJ physiotherapy in Edmonton and Alberta, our clinic has a long history of assessing and treating temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and complex jaw-related conditions.
Our experience extends beyond the clinic. For more than 20 years, our physiotherapists have worked collaboratively with the University of Alberta's Dentistry/Oral Medicine and Orofacial Pain teams, contributing to multidisciplinary care for patients with complex TMJ, jaw, neck, and orofacial conditions. We also collaborate with dental and medical professionals, including clinicians associated with the Kaye Edmonton Clinic, when coordinated care is appropriate.
Our physiotherapists have advanced training and experience in TMJ and jaw rehabilitation. We assess the jaw as part of a connected system, considering the temporomandibular joints, jaw muscles, cervical spine, movement and coordination, and other factors that may be contributing to your symptoms.
We treat a wide range of TMJ-related concerns, including jaw pain and stiffness, clicking or popping, limited mouth opening, episodes of locking, headaches and facial pain associated with TMD, neck-related symptoms, and difficulties following dental procedures, trauma, or jaw surgery.
Treatment is individualized and may include education, therapeutic exercise, jaw mobility and coordination training, manual therapy, cervical rehabilitation, and strategies to reduce aggravating loads and improve everyday jaw function. When your condition involves dental, oral medicine, surgical, or other medical considerations, we believe in working collaboratively with the appropriate healthcare professionals.
Our goal is to help you understand your condition, improve jaw function, reduce pain, and return to eating, speaking, sleeping, and everyday activities with greater comfort and confidence.
MVA Physiotherapy & Car Accident Rehabilitation in Edmonton
A motor vehicle accident can affect much more than one area of the body. Neck and back pain, whiplash, headaches, stiffness, dizziness, reduced mobility, and difficulty returning to work or everyday activities can all occur after a collision.
At Strathcona Physical Therapy, we provide individualized MVA physiotherapy in Edmonton to help you recover safely and regain function after a car accident. Our physiotherapists assess your symptoms, movement, strength, and functional limitations to develop a rehabilitation plan based on your specific injuries and recovery goals.
Treatment may include pain and symptom management, mobility and strengthening exercises, manual therapy, progressive rehabilitation, and guidance for returning to work, recreation, and daily activities.
For patients experiencing dizziness, balance problems, headaches, or concussion-related symptoms after an accident, our team also provides specialized vestibular and concussion rehabilitation when appropriate.
Our goal is not simply to reduce your symptoms, it is to help you restore movement, rebuild capacity, and return to the activities that matter to you.
We also understand that navigating insurance and paperwork after a motor vehicle accident can be confusing. Our team can help with the physiotherapy-related documentation required for your claim, communicate with your insurance adjuster when needed, and assist with the appropriate Alberta accident benefit forms and treatment documentation.
WCB Physiotherapy & Work Injury Rehabilitation in Edmonton
If you’ve been injured at work, the right rehabilitation can help you recover, restore function, and safely return to your job and everyday activities.
At Strathcona Physical Therapy, we provide WCB physiotherapy in Edmonton for a wide range of work-related injuries. Our physiotherapists assess your injury, symptoms, physical limitations, and job demands to develop an individualized treatment plan focused on your recovery and return-to-work goals.
We treat many types of workplace injuries, including back and neck injuries, shoulder and upper-extremity injuries, sprains and strains, repetitive-use injuries, knee and lower-extremity injuries, and other musculoskeletal conditions. Treatment may include education, therapeutic exercise, mobility and strengthening, manual therapy, progressive loading, and work-specific rehabilitation. As you progress, treatment focuses on rebuilding the strength, mobility, endurance, and capacity needed for your work and daily activities.
As an experienced WCB physiotherapy provider, we also help manage the administrative side of your care. Our team communicates with WCB case managers when required and completes the appropriate clinical reports, progress updates, treatment documentation, and billing related to your claim.
Our goal is to make the rehabilitation process as straightforward as possible while helping you recover safely, rebuild your capacity, and return to work with confidence.
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy in Edmonton
Pelvic floor concerns are common, but they can have a significant impact on your comfort, confidence, and everyday life. Symptoms such as bladder leakage, urinary urgency, pelvic pressure or heaviness, pelvic pain, bowel difficulties, or pain with intercourse may be related to how the pelvic floor muscles are functioning.
At Strathcona Physical Therapy, we provide specialized pelvic floor physiotherapy in Edmonton with an individualized, respectful approach to pelvic health. Our physiotherapists assess how your pelvic floor, core, breathing, movement, and surrounding muscles are working together to better understand the factors contributing to your symptoms.
Pelvic floor physiotherapy can help people experiencing urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse symptoms, pelvic pain, painful intercourse, bowel dysfunction, pregnancy-related concerns, and postpartum recovery. Treatment can also support recovery following childbirth and help you safely return to exercise, work, and everyday activities.
Treatment is based on your individual assessment and may include education, pelvic floor muscle strengthening or relaxation, coordination and breathing strategies, therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, bladder or bowel strategies, and gradual return to activity. Not every pelvic floor problem requires strengthening, the right treatment depends on what your assessment identifies.
Your comfort, privacy, and consent are central to pelvic health physiotherapy. Your physiotherapist will explain the assessment and treatment options, answer your questions, and work with you to develop a plan that reflects your symptoms, needs, and goals.
Our goal is to help you better understand your pelvic health, improve function, and return to daily life with greater comfort and confidence.
Vestibular Physiotherapy for Dizziness & Vertigo in Edmonton
Dizziness, vertigo, and balance problems can make even simple activities, walking, turning your head, getting out of bed, driving, shopping, or moving through busy environments, feel difficult or unpredictable.
At Strathcona Physical Therapy, we provide specialized vestibular physiotherapy in Edmonton for people experiencing dizziness, vertigo, imbalance, motion sensitivity, and other symptoms related to the vestibular system.
Our physiotherapists have completed advanced vestibular rehabilitation training through Duke University’s Vestibular Rehabilitation: A Competency-Based Course in Atlanta, an intensive program focused on the assessment and treatment of vestibular disorders. This advanced training supports detailed clinical assessment, appropriate treatment selection, and recognition of symptoms that may require further medical investigation.
Vestibular symptoms can have many different causes. Conditions we commonly assess include benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), peripheral vestibular hypofunction, balance dysfunction, motion sensitivity, and other vestibular presentations. Because dizziness is not always caused by the inner ear, careful assessment is essential before deciding on treatment.
A vestibular assessment may examine eye movements, positional responses, balance, walking, head movement, gaze stability, and the movements or environments that provoke your symptoms. Treatment is then matched to the findings rather than using the same exercises for everyone.
Depending on the condition, treatment may include canalith repositioning manoeuvres for BPPV, gaze-stabilization exercises, balance and gait training, habituation or motion-tolerance exercises, and an individualized home program.
Our goal is to help you understand what may be contributing to your symptoms, improve balance and movement tolerance, reduce dizziness when possible, and return to everyday activities with greater confidence.
Schroth Therapy & Scoliosis Physiotherapy
Scoliosis is more than a sideways curve of the spine. It is a three-dimensional spinal condition involving changes in the position and rotation of the spine and trunk. Because every scoliosis curve is different, rehabilitation should be individualized to the person's specific curve pattern, stage of growth, symptoms, function, and goals.
At Strathcona Physical Therapy, we provide specialized Schroth Therapy for scoliosis in Edmonton with a Schroth-certified physiotherapist. The Schroth Method is a form of physiotherapeutic scoliosis-specific exercise (PSSE) that uses individualized exercises designed around each person's three-dimensional spinal and postural pattern.
Rather than using the same general exercises for everyone with scoliosis, Schroth-based physiotherapy incorporates three-dimensional self-correction, postural training, stabilization, scoliosis-specific breathing principles, and integration of corrected posture into everyday activities.
For adolescents who are still growing, treatment is considered alongside factors such as curve magnitude, skeletal maturity, risk of progression, medical monitoring, and bracing when indicated. Schroth exercises do not replace bracing or specialist care when these are medically recommended; they may be used as part of a broader conservative scoliosis-management plan.
Adults with scoliosis may also benefit from an individualized rehabilitation approach when their goals involve pain, posture, strength, movement, physical function, or maintaining an active lifestyle. Treatment goals for adults may differ from those for a growing adolescent.
Our goal is not to promise a perfectly straight spine. It is to provide individualized, evidence-informed scoliosis rehabilitation that helps you understand your curve, develop active self-correction strategies, improve function, and build the skills to manage your scoliosis in everyday life.
Shockwave Therapy in Edmonton
Persistent tendon or soft-tissue pain can be frustrating, especially when symptoms continue despite activity modification, exercise, or other conservative treatment.
At Strathcona Physical Therapy, we offer shockwave therapy as one treatment option for selected musculoskeletal conditions. Shockwave therapy, also known as extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT), uses externally applied acoustic pressure waves directed toward the affected area. It is non-invasive and is typically used as part of a broader rehabilitation plan rather than as a stand-alone solution.
Shockwave therapy may be considered for certain persistent conditions such as plantar fasciopathy, lateral elbow tendinopathy (tennis elbow), Achilles tendinopathy, patellar tendinopathy, and calcific rotator cuff tendinopathy, depending on the individual presentation and clinical findings.
Before treatment, your physiotherapist will assess your symptoms, medical history, activity demands, and the condition of the affected area to determine whether shockwave therapy is appropriate for you. Not every painful tendon or soft-tissue condition is a good candidate for shockwave treatment.
When appropriate, shockwave therapy may be combined with progressive exercise, strengthening, load management, mobility work, and other physiotherapy interventions to address both symptoms and the underlying functional limitations.
Our goal is to use shockwave therapy thoughtfully, as part of an individualized rehabilitation plan designed to improve function, reduce pain, and help you return to the activities that matter to you.
Orthopaedic & Sports Injury Physiotherapy
An injury can affect much more than your ability to exercise. Pain, weakness, stiffness, swelling, reduced mobility, and loss of confidence in movement can make it difficult to work, train, play sport, or keep up with everyday activities.
At Strathcona Physical Therapy, we provide individualized orthopaedic and sports physiotherapy in Edmonton for people recovering from acute injuries, overuse conditions, fractures, surgery, and other musculoskeletal problems.
Our physiotherapists assess the injured area as well as the strength, mobility, movement, load tolerance, and functional demands that matter for your recovery. Treatment is then tailored to your goals, whether that means walking comfortably again, returning to work, getting back to the gym, or safely returning to competitive sport.
We treat a wide range of orthopaedic and sports-related concerns, including sprains and strains, muscle and tendon injuries, shoulder and knee injuries, ankle and foot injuries, hip and back pain, overuse injuries, post-fracture rehabilitation, and rehabilitation following orthopaedic surgery.
Treatment may include education, therapeutic exercise, progressive strengthening and loading, mobility work, manual therapy, movement retraining, and sport- or activity-specific rehabilitation when appropriate.
For athletes, returning to sport is more than waiting for pain to disappear. Rehabilitation may progressively assess and rebuild the strength, movement, endurance, confidence, and sport-specific capacity needed to return safely to training and competition.
Our goal is to help you restore function, rebuild capacity, and return to the activities and sports that matter to you with confidence.
Concussion Management & Rehabilitation in Edmonton
A concussion can affect much more than your ability to exercise. Headaches, neck pain, fatigue, dizziness, difficulty concentrating, sensitivity to light or noise, sleep changes, and reduced tolerance for physical or mental activity can interfere with work, school, driving, exercise, and everyday life.
At Strathcona Physical Therapy, we provide individualized concussion management and rehabilitation in Edmonton, with care focused on the specific symptoms and functional challenges affecting your recovery.
Our physiotherapists assess the physical aspects of concussion recovery, which may include cervical spine function, balance, movement, exercise tolerance, headaches, and your response to progressively increasing activity. Treatment may include education, cervical rehabilitation, therapeutic exercise, symptom-guided aerobic activity, movement and balance training, and gradual return to work, school, recreation, or sport.
When concussion affects cognitive endurance, sensory tolerance, routines, productivity, or participation in everyday activities, occupational therapy may also be beneficial. Having both physiotherapy and occupational therapy available within our clinic allows care to address different aspects of recovery when a multidisciplinary approach is appropriate.
Some people also experience significant dizziness, balance, or visual-motion symptoms after concussion. When these symptoms suggest vestibular involvement, a specialized vestibular assessment may be recommended through our Vestibular Physiotherapy service.
Modern concussion management does not rely on prolonged complete rest. Following a brief period of relative rest, recovery generally involves a gradual, individualized return to physical and cognitive activity, while avoiding activities that place you at risk of another head injury before it is safe to return.
Our goal is to help you understand your symptoms, rebuild your tolerance and function, and return safely and confidently to the activities that matter to you.
DRY NEEDLING/IMS
Muscle pain, tightness, and sensitivity can sometimes persist even when you are stretching, exercising, or trying to stay active.
At Strathcona Physical Therapy, we provide specialized dry needling and intramuscular stimulation (IMS) in Edmonton as part of individualized physiotherapy treatment for appropriate musculoskeletal conditions.
Our clinic is home to physiotherapists with advanced training and extensive experience in dry needling and IMS. In Alberta, dry needling is a restricted activity that requires additional post-graduate training, demonstrated competency, and authorization through the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta.
Dry needling involves the insertion of a thin, solid filament needle through the skin into selected muscles or other appropriate tissues based on the physiotherapist's assessment. Unlike an injection, the needle does not deliver medication.
Depending on your condition and assessment findings, dry needling may be used to help reduce pain, address muscle-related symptoms, and improve movement or function. It may be considered for certain presentations involving myofascial pain, muscle tenderness, or other musculoskeletal conditions where needling is clinically appropriate.
Dry needling is rarely the entire rehabilitation plan. When appropriate, we combine it with therapeutic exercise, progressive strengthening, mobility work, movement retraining, education, and other physiotherapy interventions so that improvements can be carried into meaningful movement and activity.
Our goal is not simply to needle where it hurts. We first determine why you are experiencing pain or movement limitations and whether dry needling is an appropriate part of your rehabilitation plan.
