Your First Visit

At Affinity Physiotherapy & Wellness, our experienced clinical team works with a variety of patients: senior citizens who've had knee replacement surgeries, adults who suffer from back pain, workers who were injured on the job, or high school athletes who are recovering from sports-related injuries. So no matter what, we are fully prepared to meet your needs. From the first time we meet you, we ensure that our number one priority is your return to an active lifestyle.

If you have never received rehabilitation services before, or you have, but are new to the Affinity experience, the following information explains what you can expect from us as your partner in care. If you have a concern of a more immediate nature, please call us at (289) 648-1717.

After an initial physical examination and diagnosis by a health care provider, you will receive a prescription for physical therapy treatment. During the first visit (approximately 45 minute duration), you will undergo a comprehensive initial evaluation, which includes an extensive history, physical exam, and objective testing and measuring. The Affinity therapist will also work with you to establish your rehabilitation goals.

Following the evaluation, an individualized plan of care is developed to meet your specific rehabilitative needs. Whether the objective is flexibility, strength, endurance, or a combination, the therapist creates a comprehensive rehabilitation program focused on total body care, injury prevention, as well as a safe and timely return to work, life, or sport. At this point, treatment is set to begin.

Once the plan of care is established, you and the Affinity therapist work side-by-side to make sure the goals outlined in the plan are met. Affinity's well-trained, professional staff utilizes the most progressive treatment options and techniques to ensure the best possible recovery.

If you don't understand the treatment or you feel pain, talk to your Affinity therapist. It's important to ask questions, stay involved in your treatment process, and know what's going on and why. With physical therapy, pain may be a warning signal. By pushing yourself through too much pain, you may do more harm than good. We will listen attentively to your needs, while calming any worries and explaining any uncertainties.

You are our partner in your rehabilitation. So it is likely that you will receive a home exercise program and instructions. It is imperative that you adhere to the program by doing your exercises in the order and frequency noted. Doing so will help you reduce pain, restore physical function, and ultimately heal faster and get moving again.