Treatment approach
Lara's goal is to provide highly effective, one-on-one physiotherapy care to her clients - either by a secure virtual appointment or in the comfortable and relaxed atmosphere of her home-based physiotherapy studio in Blackburn Hamlet.
The first session will start with a comprehensive assessment, including a detailed history and a thorough physical examination. Everyone is unique, so the treatment plan will be tailored to each individual based on their needs and goals.
Treatment may include:
The first session will start with a comprehensive assessment, including a detailed history and a thorough physical examination. Everyone is unique, so the treatment plan will be tailored to each individual based on their needs and goals.
Treatment may include:
- education (injury prevention, posture, ergonomics, self-care strategies etc.)
- custom exercise prescription
- manual therapy
- myofascial release, craniosacral therapy or soft tissue release
- scar work
- acupuncture and/or trigger point dry needling
- athletic and/or kinesiology taping
- instruction in pole walking or Nordic pole walking technique
- Lymphedema treatment: usually includes some of the above therapies in combination with manual lymphatic drainage massage, compression therapy (+/- Coban 2 bandaging), skin care education and therapeutic exercise.
- recommendations for helpful online or community-based resources.