Physiotherapy is a cornerstone of rehabilitation and injury recovery. Whether you are recovering from surgery, managing a chronic condition, or returning to sport after an injury, physiotherapy at Artemis Wellness Clinic in Richmond provides the evidence-based treatment you need to regain function, strength, and confidence in your body.
What Physiotherapy Treats
Our physiotherapy team treats a wide range of conditions including post-surgical rehabilitation (ACL reconstruction, rotator cuff repair, joint replacement, spinal surgery), sports injuries (sprains, strains, tendinitis, stress fractures, ligament injuries), chronic conditions (osteoarthritis, chronic low back pain, chronic neck pain, fibromyalgia), workplace injuries (repetitive strain, back injuries, shoulder injuries), motor vehicle accident injuries (whiplash, back injuries, concussion management), balance and mobility issues, and neurological conditions.
What to Expect at Physiotherapy
Your first physiotherapy appointment at Artemis includes a detailed history of your condition and goals, physical assessment of strength, range of motion, flexibility, and movement patterns, functional tests relevant to your daily activities or sport, a diagnosis and explanation of your condition, a personalized treatment plan with clear goals and timeline, and your first treatment session.
Follow-up sessions typically last 30 to 60 minutes and include a combination of hands-on manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, and education.
Our Physiotherapy Approach
We believe in active rehabilitation — empowering you with the exercises, knowledge, and strategies to manage your condition and prevent recurrence. Our approach includes manual therapy and joint mobilization to reduce pain and restore joint function, progressive exercise programs that challenge you appropriately at each stage of recovery, movement retraining to correct compensatory patterns, and home exercise programs so you can continue your progress between sessions.
Physiotherapy Combined with Other Treatments
At Artemis, your physiotherapist works alongside our RMTs, acupuncturist, chiropractor, and kinesiologist. Common combinations include physio plus RMT for injury recovery (exercises build strength while massage manages pain and tension), physio plus acupuncture for chronic pain (acupuncture reduces pain allowing better participation in exercise), and physio plus kinesiology for return-to-sport programs.
This integrated approach is why patients choose a multidisciplinary clinic over a standalone physiotherapy practice.
Coverage and Billing
Physiotherapy is covered by most extended health plans, ICBC (car accidents), and WorkSafeBC (workplace injuries). We offer direct billing. Some plans require a doctor’s referral for physio coverage — check your specific plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many physiotherapy sessions will I need?
This varies widely. Simple acute injuries may resolve in 4 to 6 sessions. Post-surgical rehabilitation may require 12 to 20 sessions over several months. Your physiotherapist will discuss a realistic timeline at your first appointment.
Do I need a referral for physiotherapy?
In BC, you can see a physiotherapist without a doctor’s referral. However, some insurance plans require a referral for coverage. Check your plan or call us and we can help you find out.
What should I wear to physiotherapy?
Comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely and gives your physiotherapist access to the affected area. Athletic wear is ideal.
Book Your Physiotherapy Assessment
Call 604-242-2233 or book online: https://artemis.janeapp.com/