Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy at Pro Function

At Pro Function, all of our clients are provided 1-on-1 appointments with their physiotherapist. We do not use physiotherapy assistants and we do not do group treatments. To give you the highest quality of care, our initial assessments are 60 minutes in length and all subsequent appointments are 30 minutes in length.

What is Physiotherapy?

Physiotherapists have studied the science of body movement and are experts in figuring out whether or not areas of the body are moving and operating as they should be. This means that your physiotherapist can inform you about what is bothering your body (give you a diagnosis) but more importantly guide you through the steps you’ll need to take to recover from your injury.  Sometimes this means allowing the physiotherapist to perform treatments, other times it means being provided to suggestions of what you should and should not do at your home, office or during activity.   In some cases this might even mean re-directing you to another therapist (eg. Pelvic Health, Massage, Perdorthics) or to a specialist (eg. doctor or surgeon), especially in cases where multiple types of clinicians will be need to help you with your injury.  

The most important aspect to understand is that Physiotherapists have a responsibility to help you diagnose as understand your injury as well as work with you to find strategies and situations that give you the best chance at recovery.

High Quality Physiotherapy - how do I know that's what I'm getting?

Physiotherapy is an investment in yourself. You time, your effort and even your money comes into play and therefore the confidence you have in the quality and value of care you are receiving matters.   You have a say in who you choose to help you with your health.  To help, here is a list of what high quality physiotherapy (and really high quality health care in general) should offer:

  1. Time – enough time to tell your story and enough time on the part of the clinician to listen and understand you situation, your goals, your questions and your concerns.
  2. Time – enough time to physically assess your movement and function, and enough time to come to a diagnosis and provide you with education about your injury.
  3. Communication – conversations and discussion about your injury that the options available to you in order to recover.  Communication that is on a level you can understand.  Physiotherapy and other forms of rehab is a partnership between you and your health care provider, and high quality care means both parties are on the same page and work together to reach your goals. 
  4. Patient-centered – you as the patient are the most important person in the room.  Your physiotherapist should provide confidence and empowerment so you have the ability to understand and take control of your own health.  

Before you book an appointment with a health care professional, here are the top five questions you should ask when first making contact with a clinic;

  1. Is the physiotherapists comfortable and confident treating your type of injury? (it’s location, severity, your goals for the injury) 
  2. What types of treatment do they offer and, if applicable, do they offer treatment types specific for your injury?  (Hands-on, exercise, taping, joint adjustments, acupuncture, etc)
  3. How many patients does the physiotherapist see in per hour? (am I getting enough time to meet a high-standard of care?)
  4. Will I be working with anyone else other than the physiotherapist?  (Kinesiologist, physiotherapy assistants, etc)
  5. Is the facility accessible based on my injury type?
  6. What is the cost of physiotherapy treatment? What payment options are available? Do you offer direct billing?

Physiotherapy Treatment

Physiotherapy is effective at treating a wide range of injuries and diseases as well as relieving pain and maximizing range of motion. During your initial assessment and in subsequent appointments, treatment can include any of the following depending on how you are injured and what your physiotherapist determines to be the best course of treatment for your injury or condition:

  • Personalized exercise programs designed to improve your strength, range of motion, and function
  • Soft Tissue Massage
  • Joint mobilization and manipulation to reduce pain and stiffness
  • Hot and cold packs and modalities to relieve pain, reduce swelling, speed up the healing process, and improve movement and function
  • Functional activity and tolerance testing and training
  • Functional Movement Assessments
  • Functional Return to Sport rehab
  • Work and occupational re-training and return to work planning
  • Prescription, fabrication and application of assistive, adaptive, supportive and protective devices and equipment
  • Environmental change, focusing on removing barriers to function

Your First Appointment at Pro Function

Your first visit to Pro Function consists of a full physical assessment and review of your medical history with one of our Physiotherapists. Their goal will be to determine the root causes of your condition or injury and then prescribe an evidence based treatment plan that is specifically tailored to your needs, your goals, and the outcomes you desire.

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Brooke Edwardson

MClSc (AHCP-SEM), MPT, BScPT, Sport Cert.  

Physiotherapist London Ontario
Orthopaedic Physiotherapy
Sports Injuries Physiotherapy
Post Surgical Rehab
Sports Team On-Field Medicine

Choose Brooke for:
• Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball and Running Injuries
• Industrial / Physically Demanding Jobs + Injuries
• Spinal, Hip and Knee Injuries
• Pre- and Post- Surgical Cases (eg. ACL Recovery after Surgery)
• Strength and Conditioning
• Sports Team Medical Coverage; Tournaments, Travel, Seasonal

Brooke Edwardson

MClSc (AHCP-SEM), MPT, BScPT, Sport Cert.  

Physiotherapist London Ontario
Orthopaedic Physiotherapy
Sports Injuries Physiotherapy
Post Surgical Rehab
Sports Team On-Field Medicine

Choose Brooke for:
• Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball and Running Injuries
• Industrial / Physically Demanding Jobs + Injuries
• Spinal, Hip and Knee Injuries
• Pre- and Post- Surgical Cases (eg. ACL Recovery after Surgery)
• Strength and Conditioning
• Sports Team Medical Coverage; Tournaments, Travel, Seasonal

Book with Brooke

If you’re an athlete, at any level, you’ll want to meet Brooke.  Brooke Edwardson’s resume and skillset with athletes is extensive, and recently she added to her resume with a Masters in Advanced Health Care Practice in Sports and Exercise Medicine (AHCP-SEM) from Western University.   While in the program,  Brooke focused on all aspects of delivering comprehensive sports medical coverage for a wide variety of venues.  Additionally, she completed research on ACL-related injuries based on playing surface types in collaboration with several sports medicine and surgical physicians.  Brooke says the experience gave her one-of-a-kind insight into the risks, prevention strategies, and  keys to post-ACL surgical rehabilitation at the highest of levels. 

Having originally graduated with a Masters of Physiotherapy from Western, Brooke has quickly developed into one fo London’s brightest and most dynamic sports physiotherapists. Brooke sees patients both on and off the field and when in clinic, she chooses to treat at Pro Function’s sports injury clinic due to the fact that the facility has 40,000 sq ft of turf and two weight-training areas which allows her to really challenge her patients as they return to activity/sport. 

Professionally, Brooke has worked in various formats with Skate Canada, the Toronto Rock, at both the Canada Games and the Ontario Summer Games, with the Toronto Triathlon, St George Rugby, Great Lake Canadians (GLC) Baseball, and right here in London as the lead physiotherapist with FC London. Additionally, Brooke works as a consultant for GM Canada and feels the physicality and endurance required with line-side work mimics many of the soft tissue injuries commonly associated with the training errors seen in athletes. 

Outside of the clinic, Brooke loves finding creative ways to stay active and is up for the challenge of trying out a new sport or skill.  She enjoys running, rock climbing, hiking, water sports, and of course soccer!  She also loves to travel and spend time with family and friends.