PHYSIOtherapy

etobicoke

A smiling man with a beard in a black t-shirt standing indoors near plants and the counter.

meet Richard

  • Richard has a vast experience with treating conditions that would be normally seen with high level professional athletes such as traumatic injuries requiring post-operative rehab to conditions that may be longstanding in nature and considered chronic. He still maintains and practices in other aspects of physiotherapy such as acute care in the hospital setting and ushering newly licensed physiotherapists through his work with his respective college as an examiner.

    Richard has received further education and training in strength and conditioning within rehab, acupuncture, functional range conditioning, running injuries, post-op knee and ankle rehab (ACL, meniscus, achilles). In his spare time, Richard loves to play basketball, functional training and spending time with family.  

wellness is not just a destination but a way of life

A man and woman having a conversation in a gym, seated on chairs. The man is smiling and gesturing with his hands, while the woman listens. Gym equipment, weights, and fitness charts are visible in the background.

services richard provides:

  • Ongoing injuries or pain during workouts? He will be offering movement screenings and corrective assessments to optimize your form and reduce risk or injury

  • Strength and conditioning as part of your rehab journey.

  • Custom rehab/exercise programming for both acute and chronic injuries.

  • Hands-on treatment including soft tissue work, joint mobility techniques, and acupuncture.

  • Post-operative rehab for lower extremity surgeries (ACL, Achilles, hip and knee replacements).

  • Running analysis to enhance performance and prevent injury

move better, feel better

Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession that specializes in the prevention, treatment, and management of movement disorders that may arise from different medical conditions or injuries. Physiotherapy works by using a range of physical interventions to restore, improve, or maintain physical function, mobility, and quality of life.

One of the main goals of physiotherapy is to reduce pain and improve the patient's ability to perform daily activities or return to sport. This is achieved through a combination of exercises, manual therapy, education, and advice. Physiotherapists work with patients to develop personalized treatment plans that are tailored to their individual needs.

A woman in black workout clothes kneels on the ground holding a club overhead with one hand, under supervision by a man in black athletic attire in a gym setting.

our approach

hands on therapy

Soft tissue, acupuncture, mobilizations or shockwave is used to help relieve pain, reduce stiffness, and improve joint mobility.

exercise therapy

Strengthen muscles, improve flexibility, and increase cardiovascular fitness.

education

Help patients to better manage their condition and prevent future injuries.

  • A woman sitting at a desk with a laptop, speaking to another woman who is seated on a black bench in a gym or fitness studio. Behind her, there are posters of human anatomy and a rack of dumbbells. Physiotherapy history.

  • A woman receiving a physical therapy assessment from a physiotherapist in a gym, with another woman doing stretching exercises in front of a mirror.

  • A woman lying on a black massage table while a female physiotherapist, dressed in black athletic clothing, holds her hand and appears to be providing physical therapy or a coaching session in a gym or sports clinic.

  • A woman doing TRX suspension training under the supervision of a physiotherapist in a gym.

Contact us.

16 Newbridge Rd Unit A,
Etobicoke, ON M8Z 2L7

info@risechiropracticandwellness.com
(416) 239-RISE