Essential Physiotherapy 97 Brant Ave Brantford, ON N3T 3H4 CA
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy at Essential Physiotherapy & Wellness supports the health and function of the entire body, including muscles, ligaments, joints, bones, connective tissue, and the nervous system. Our Registered Physiotherapists assess how these systems interact to influence movement, balance, coordination, and overall performance. We provide individualized care for a wide range of concerns, including musculoskeletal injuries, pelvic health conditions, vestibular disorders, concussion, and post-surgical rehabilitation. Treatment plans may include education, exercise prescription, manual therapy, and other evidence-informed techniques aligned with your goals. Physiotherapy can support recovery, injury prevention, and long-term functional health across the lifespan.
Manual Therapy
Sports Injuries
Sports Injuries
Manual therapy is a hands-on approach used by our Registered Physiotherapists to assess and treat restrictions in joints, muscles, and connective tissues. Techniques may include joint mobilization or manipulation, and soft-tissue therapy to support mobility and function.
When appropriate, manual therapy may be combined with therapeutic exercise, education, and selected modalities such as heat, cold, ultrasound, or electrotherapy as part of an individualized treatment plan.
Sports Injuries
Sports Injuries
Sports Injuries
If you experience a sports injury, seeking physiotherapy assessment early can support recovery and guide a safe return to activity. Individualized stretching and strengthening programs may also help reduce the risk of future sprains, strains, and overuse injuries.
Whether you are a runner, rugby player, runner, competitive athlete, or recreational participant, our team includes physiotherapists with sport-specific training and experience. Let our front desk know which sport or activities you participate in so we can help connect you with a therapist whose training aligns with your needs.
Acupuncture
Sports Injuries
Running/Gait Analysis
Acupuncture is a treatment technique that involves inserting fine needles into specific points on the body. In physiotherapy and massage therapy practice, it may be used to support pain management, muscle relaxation, and functional recovery. Proposed mechanisms include stimulation of the nervous system and increased local blood flow.
Some of our Physiotherapists and Registered Massage Therapists have additional training in acupuncture and may incorporate it into an individualized treatment plan when clinically appropriate.
Running/Gait Analysis
Scoliosis & Schroth-Based Exercise
Running/Gait Analysis
Running-related injuries are often influenced by biomechanics and training habits. Changes in volume, intensity, or technique can contribute to pain or injury.
During a running gait analysis, your physiotherapist will assess your movement patterns, strength, technique, and training history. Based on this assessment, individualized recommendations may be provided to support safe return to running, improved efficiency, or progression toward your performance goals — including guidance for runners returning after pregnancy.
We work with runners of all levels, from beginners starting a running program to those training for marathons, triathlons, and other competitive endurance events.
Scoliosis & Schroth-Based Exercise
Scoliosis & Schroth-Based Exercise
Scoliosis & Schroth-Based Exercise
Scoliosis is a three-dimensional spinal curvature that can impact posture, breathing, muscle balance, and overall movement. Physiotherapy plays an important role in the non-surgical management of scoliosis for both adolescents and adults.
The Schroth Method is a scoliosis-specific exercise approach using individualized, curve-based exercises to support spinal alignment, improve postural awareness, promote elongation, and enhance muscular stability. Physiotherapist DJ Nedelko has completed training in the Schroth Method and integrates its principles into personalized physiotherapy programs for clients seeking conservative management of scoliosis.
Taping
Scoliosis & Schroth-Based Exercise
Scoliosis & Schroth-Based Exercise
Taping is commonly used as an adjunct and temporary technique by both our Physiotherapists and Chiropractor. They may use tape to assist in reducing pain, injury recovery and re-injury prevention. Tape can do this by restricting movement, compressing soft tissue to reduce swelling, supporting anatomical structures, correcting biomechanics, facilitating muscle action, reducing strain on vulnerable tissues and/or enhancing proprioception. .
Motor Vehicle Accident Recovery
Motor Vehicle Accident Recovery
Motor Vehicle Accident Recovery
Pain, headaches & loss of motion are all common side effects of automobile accidents. We offer treatment to aid recovery whether your symptoms are minor, severe, or catastrophic. Proper treatment when received immediately and effectively can help pave the way for a healthier, pain-free life in the future. We handle the paperwork & billing with the insurance company, and we offer physiotherapy, massage therapy, chiropractic care and concussion rehabilitation on site.
Work Related Injuries
Motor Vehicle Accident Recovery
Motor Vehicle Accident Recovery
Work injuries caused by repetitive motion, poor posture, poor lifting habits, or trauma are common things we treat. We offer an individualized approach that may involve education, injury specific strengthening, flexibility training and a cardiovascular component. The overall focus is placed on improving a clients overall functional ability in order to prepare them to return safely to work.