At Hurricanes Physiotherapy we offer client-centered treatment to help you meet your specific goals, hands-on one-on-one treatment from our licensed physiotherapists, and guided instruction through exercise programs in a welcoming, open-concept treatment area, with little to no wait times for appointments.
Functional Dry Needling is a technique used to treat myofascial pain. The technique targets muscles that produce pain and stiffness by identifying trigger point or tender points in the muscle. Once the trigger points are identified our certified physiotherapists will use small acupuncture needles and insert them into those trigger points, the end goal being to release the trigger points to relieve pain and increase range of motion.
Through our partnership with Sports Centre Physiotherapy and Complete Concussion Management Inc, our physiotherapists have been specially trained to treat and manage concussions. By applying the most up to date research and treatment techniques, our therapists will guide you through a 10 step return to work/school/ play protocol.
Proper fundamental movement patterns are the building blocks on which all movement, training and athletic performances are based. The FMS screens seven functional movement patterns such as squatting, lunging, hurdle step, and shoulder mobility that are keys to normal function. An individual is screened to ensure their movement patterns fall into a normal range. Once or if identified, faulty movement patterns are examined, and specific exercises are prescribed to address the issues.
Benefits of the FMSThe SFMA is a clinical model used to assist the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders by identifying dysfunctions in movement patterns. Unlike the functional movement screen the SFMA is used when pain is present. The SFMA helps to expose possible asymmetries and pathological movements patterns, as the root cause of a painful problem. This will in turn, help guide a treatment plan to restore pain-free movement and function.
A running assessments consists of a 60 minute assessment done by one of our specially trained physiotherapists. The physiotherapist will look at your running stride, with and without shoes, while on a treadmill. You will have your posture, cadence, vertical displacement and impact assessed. Your shoes will be examined to determine if they are appropriate for your body type, running style and experience. The physiotherapist will also perform special tests assessing range of motion, strength, and movement patterns.
The end result of the running assessment is that you will have a thorough understanding of proper running posture, footwear and progression as they relate to you. You will receive corrective exercises that will help put you in a running posture that increases your running efficiency, making you able to run further and faster with less effort. The corrective exercises will also prevent injuries and keep you running pain free.
The running assessment is ideally suited for runners who are looking to improve their times and distances, get rid of pain, or are new to running and want to ensure that they are doing things correctly.
$90 for initial assessment
$75 for follow up
At Hurricanes Physiotherapy we can direct bill a number of private health care insurance companies such as:
By using direct billing services we decrease the amount coming directly out of our clients pockets!
3rd Floor, McMillan Centre for Community Engagement (323 Grafton Street)
Prince of Wales Campus
Holland College
Phone: 902-566-9391
Email: hurricanesphysio@hollandcollege.com
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Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
If you suffer from chronic or acute pain from an injury, a physiotherapist can help you deal with the injury and reduce or manage the pain. They have a number of treatments and techniques such as mobilizations, soft tissue release, acupuncture, and dry needling, as well as professional advice to help you recover as soon as possible. A physiotherapist can help you reduce your pain, increase range of motion and assist you to return to your sport or daily activities without pain.
Generally speaking, you want to be in comfortable clothing that is easy to move around in, such as a T-shirt and shorts.
140 Weymouth Street, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada C1A 4Z1
Tel: 1-800-446-5265 | Fax: 902-629-4239
