Physiotherapy

First, we ensure your expectations are met. From assessment to treatment, booking to billing, and intake to discharge, your experience with IMPACT Health Brooks is our top priority — we guarantee it. Our exceptional physiotherapists are preferred providers for the local medical community, and are therapists to many physicians and surgeons in the area. Our treatment protocols are based on the ... Read More

First, we ensure your expectations are met. From assessment to treatment, booking to billing, and intake to discharge, your experience with IMPACT Health Brooks is our top priority — we guarantee it.
Our exceptional physiotherapists are preferred providers for the local medical community, and are therapists to many physicians and surgeons in the area. Our treatment protocols are based on the latest research, and are consistently modified so we can continue providing the best outcomes to our patients.

IMPACT Health Brooks is a patient-first environment, focused on exceptional customer care and speedy recovery. We’re here to help you get better, faster.

We provide one on one Physiotherapy by highly experienced therapists.

"Physiotherapy is a primary health care profession that promotes wellness, mobility, and independent function. Physiotherapists have an advanced understanding of how the body moves, what keeps it from moving well, and how to restore mobility.” - The Canadian Physiotherapy Association.


Acupuncture / Dry Needling

Trigger-point dry needling is an invasive procedure where an acupuncture needle is inserted into the skin and muscle. It is aimed at myofascial trigger points which are hyper irritable spots in skeletal muscle that are associated with a hypersensitive palpable nodule in a taut band. Trigger point dry needling can be carried out at superficial or deep tissue level. Acupuncture involves the in... Read More

Trigger-point dry needling is an invasive procedure where an acupuncture needle is inserted into the skin and muscle. It is aimed at myofascial trigger points which are hyper irritable spots in skeletal muscle that are associated with a hypersensitive palpable nodule in a taut band. Trigger point dry needling can be carried out at superficial or deep tissue level.

Acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin needles through your skin at strategic points on your body. A key component of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture is most commonly used to treat pain. Increasingly, it is being used for overall wellness, including stress management.

Traditional Chinese medicine explains acupuncture as a technique for balancing the flow of energy or life force — known as chi or qi (chee) — believed to flow through pathways (meridians) in your body. By inserting needles into specific points along these meridians, acupuncture practitioners believe that your energy flow will re-balance.

In contrast, many Western practitioners view the acupuncture points as places to stimulate nerves, muscles and connective tissue. Some believe that this stimulation boosts your body's natural painkillers.


Custom Foot Orthotics

A custom-made orthosis is a highly effective shoe insert that is developed specifically for each individual patient. The primary function of an orthosis is to redistribute forces applied to the foot in an effort to alleviate the pain and discomfort caused by a variety of conditions. An effective custom-made orthosis can result only from a casting process that produces an accurate three-di... Read More

A custom-made orthosis is a highly effective shoe insert that is developed specifically for each individual patient.

The primary function of an orthosis is to redistribute forces applied to the foot in an effort to alleviate the pain and discomfort caused by a variety of conditions.

An effective custom-made orthosis can result only from a casting process that produces an accurate three-dimensional model designed to capture the contours of the patient’s foot in the desired posture.

A wide variety of orthotic designs and material combinations are used, including polypropylene and graphite, to varying densities of ethyl-vinyl-acetate (EVA) foam and combinations of natural materials such as cork with soft, shock-absorbing polyurethane foams to name a few. The list of potential raw materials utilized in the fabrication of foot orthoses is extensive.

Custom-made foot orthotic devices are fabricated using different methods, materials, and technologies. They should be fabricated with consideration of the assessment findings and treatment plan for each individual patient.


Vertigo / Dizziness Clinic

Many vertigo and dizziness symptoms come from a dysfunction of the vestibular organ, which is a small but important structure in your inner ear. The vestibular organ is critical for balance, coordination, and movement and when it’s impaired, patients can experience spinning (vertigo), dizziness, nausea, imbalance, problems with vision, and light-headedness, anxiety, among other debilitating sym... Read More

Many vertigo and dizziness symptoms come from a dysfunction of the vestibular organ, which is a small but important structure in your inner ear. The vestibular organ is critical for balance, coordination, and movement and when it’s impaired, patients can experience spinning (vertigo), dizziness, nausea, imbalance, problems with vision, and light-headedness, anxiety, among other debilitating symptoms.


Massage Therapy

Massage therapy is a hands-on treatment that involves manipulation of the soft tissue structures of the body (muscle, skin and connective tissue, tendons, ligaments, and membranes) to prevent and alleviate pain, discomfort and muscle spasm. Massage therapy also promotes health and wellness. It improves the functioning of the circulatory, muscular, skeletal, and nervous systems, and helps increa... Read More

Massage therapy is a hands-on treatment that involves manipulation of the soft tissue structures of the body (muscle, skin and connective tissue, tendons, ligaments, and membranes) to prevent and alleviate pain, discomfort and muscle spasm. Massage therapy also promotes health and wellness. It improves the functioning of the circulatory, muscular, skeletal, and nervous systems, and helps increase recovery from injury and illness.


Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy is a multi-disciplinary device used by physiotherapists to speed up pain relief and bring back mobility as quickly as possible. Essentially, it lets acoustic waves trigger biological effects within the body without the need for pharmaceuticals. It is a great tool for helping cure sports injuries and get patients back in the game and for restoring mobility that... Read More

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy is a multi-disciplinary device used by physiotherapists to speed up pain relief and bring back mobility as quickly as possible.
Essentially, it lets acoustic waves trigger biological effects within the body without the need for pharmaceuticals.
It is a great tool for helping cure sports injuries and get patients back in the game and for restoring mobility that may be comprised by injury or illness. We have found it to be particularly effective in dealing with patients whose lives are impacted by chronic pain.
The acoustic wave carries high energy to painful spots and musculoskeletal tissues with sub-acute, sub chronic and chronic conditions. The energy promotes regeneration and reparative processes of the bones, tendons and other soft tissues.
The kinetic energy of the projectile, created by compressed air, is transferred to the transmitter at the end of the applicator and further into the tissue.


K-Laser Therapy

K-Laser is the most advanced Class IV Therapeutic Laser and it delivers fast relief of pain and inflammation. Laser therapy is the use of specific wave-lengths of light (red and near-infrared) to stimulate the body’s natural ability to heal. The effects of laser energy include improved healing time, pain reduction, increased circulation, and decreased swelling. During K-Laser Therapy, infrar... Read More

K-Laser is the most advanced Class IV Therapeutic Laser and it delivers fast relief of pain and inflammation.
Laser therapy is the use of specific wave-lengths of light (red and near-infrared) to stimulate the body’s natural ability to heal.
The effects of laser energy include improved healing time, pain reduction, increased circulation, and decreased swelling.
During K-Laser Therapy, infrared laser light interacts with your body tissues at the cellular level, increasing metabolic activity within the cell.
By improving the transport of nutrients across the cell membrane the increased production of cellular energy is stimulated. This causes the beneficial effects that follows including increased cellular function and tissue repair.


TMJ Therapy

The temporomandibular (tem-puh-roe-man-DIB-u-lur) joint (TMJ) acts like a sliding hinge, connecting your jawbone to your skull. You have one joint on each side of your jaw. TMJ disorders can cause pain in your jaw joint and in the muscles that control jaw movement. TMJ dysfunction can present with many symptoms including headaches, neck pain, clicking, reduced mobility of the jaw and pain in th... Read More

The temporomandibular (tem-puh-roe-man-DIB-u-lur) joint (TMJ) acts like a sliding hinge, connecting your jawbone to your skull. You have one joint on each side of your jaw. TMJ disorders can cause pain in your jaw joint and in the muscles that control jaw movement. TMJ dysfunction can present with many symptoms including headaches, neck pain, clicking, reduced mobility of the jaw and pain in the joint with activities such as yawning or chewing.

Physiotherapy can be an effective tool in treating TMJ disorders, and may include one or more of the following interventions:
- Jaw exercises to strengthen muscles and improve flexibility and range of motion.
- Heat therapy to improve blood circulation in the jaw.
- Ice therapy to reduce swelling and relieve pain.
-Massage to relieve overall muscle tension.
- Training to improve posture and correct jaw alignment.
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), which is the application of a mild electrical current to the skin over the jaw joint. This electrical current is thought to interfere
with the body's pain signals. TENS relaxes muscles, improves blood circulation, and relieves pain. The effectiveness of TENS varies, but it seems to work for some people.
- Movement of the temporomandibular (TM) joint to release scar tissue that restricts muscle movement and to improve range of motion.
- Ultrasound therapy, which uses high-frequency sound waves directed to the TM joint, to reduce pain and swelling and improve circulation.


Foot Reflexology


Prenatal Massage

I was born and raised in the province of Quebec until the age of 12, then have lived most of my life in north eastern Alberta.I am fluent in French & English.And I continue to practice Spanish :) For years, genuinly wanting to help family and friends to relax, ease muscular pain, and alleviate stress with massage, for what I knew what massage was, little did I know then, that someday I would return to post-secondary studies to become a massage therapist! And that this would be the beginning of a truly fulfilling and most rewarding path… Hence, I began my education in massage therapy through Alberta Massage Training at the Lloydminster campus in September of 2012. Then in January of 2013, I started my practicum at a local Spa in Cold Lake north, then consequently, three months later, became certified as a full body relaxation massage therapist, soon offering my services at a second location seeing clients up to seven days/week for a full year, while continuing with my studies and gradually incorporating the therapeutic element. Then in June of 2014, I finally became a registered massage therapist. :) The funny thing is that prior to completing my two year diploma program, I had never experienced a massage myself!!! Was I ever missing out!!! Having lived in Cold Lake for the last 6 1/2 years, I am leaving a 4 year practice, where I have owned and operated Gentle Stream Body Care Therapy while offering my services and attending to many shades of conditions presented to me by an extraordinary clientele. My creative approach has helped many return to a more balanced life, as per many testimonies… I had finally found a career path which I am truly & genuinely passionate about… My only child has been residing in Brooks for over nine years. I have always felt that my home is where my son is! But geographically, it has not been so! Hence, I am very excited to join the Brooks community… As a dedicated practitioner, I offer the services of relaxation, therapeutic and pregnancy massages as well as other modalities such as professional cupping therapies , jade stones, and foot reflexology.

Education

Massage Therapy diploma ~ 2200 hours Sept 2012 - July 2014 Alberta Massage Training, Lloydminster Alberta campus ~ Swedish, deep tissue, pregnancy massage, intra-oral massage, orthopedic assessment

RMTA - Remedial Massage Therapists Associstion - Alberta ~ registered as a full member since 2014 ~ CPR and First Aid, Level C Certification (Current) ~ Jade Stone Therapy Certification - June 2015 Edmonton, Alberta ~ Aroma Detox Massage Certification - August 2014 Edmonton, Alberta ~ Reset for TMJ Certification - April 2014 (Rafferty energy system if easing the temporomandibular joint) Wainwright Alberta ~ Professional Cupping Therapies Certification - April 2014 Edmonton, Alberta ~ Onsen Therapy vol. 1 Certification - October 2013 (Treatment of pain: Structural assessment and correction of lower body) Red Deer Alberta ~ Foot Reflexology certification - Aug 2013 Lloydminster Alberta

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Umang Trivedi received his license as a Clinical Physiotherapist in 2010 from Srinivas College of Physiotherapy and Research center in India. He has also been certified by Humber College as a Strength and Conditioning trainer in 2014.

Umang has a special interest in orthopedic conditions and neurological conditions. He treats ortho conditions such as spine, shoulder, hip and knee, ankle pathologies and as well as conditions of chronic pain management. He helps Neuro clients such as patients with stroke, MS, Parkinson to maintain and improve function and strength using various exercises and rehabilitation plan. He thrives on freeing people from pain and discomfort in the shortest time frame possible. Umang is expertly placed to advise on returning to full fitness and preventing injury. Along with his musculoskeletal experience in the general population, he also has excellent therapeutic experience in geriatrics and pediatrics.

Umang’s current professional role includes: - Joint mobilization - Management of posture-related conditions - Soft tissue/trigger point release - High quality home exercises to supplement treatment - Base level through to elite level sports/orthopedic rehabilitation - Biomechanical assessment - Vestibular rehabilitation - Balance assessment and fall prevention strategies - Acupuncture - Dry needling - Male Pelvic Health - Custom Foot Orthotics

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