Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy supports movement, function, and recovery from injury through hands-on treatment, education, and targeted exercise. Our Vernon physiotherapy clinic provides a whole-person approach that empowers clients to take an active role in their healing. Our clinic’s practitioner, Sharina Zantingh, is a top-rated Vernon physiotherapist.

Vernon Physiotherapy

Physiotherapists assess and treat conditions affecting the muscles, joints, nerves, and connective tissue. Treatment plans are built around your needs and goals, whether you’re recovering from injury, managing chronic pain, or improving pelvic floor function.

Physiotherapy helps restore mobility, reduce pain, and prevent future issues through personalized, evidence-based care.

Benefits of Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy can help relieve pain, restore mobility, improve strength, and support long-term recovery from injury, surgery, or physical dysfunction, including:

• Pain relief and improved mobility
• Recovery from injury or surgery
• Improved posture and body alignment
• Support for joint, muscle, and nerve conditions
• Rehabilitation after car accidents or falls
• Pelvic floor strengthening and coordination
• Support during pregnancy and postpartum
• Improved function in daily movement and activity
• Prevention of recurring pain or injury
• Increased body awareness and strength

Conditions Phisiotherapy May Help With

Physiotherapy may help with a wide range of conditions, including back and joint pain, muscle injuries, nerve pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, incontinence, and recovery from surgery or childbirth. Here are some common reasons clients seek physio:

• Back, neck, and spinal pain
• Disc herniations and nerve pain
• Joint pain and injuries (hip, knee, shoulder, ankle, TMJ)
• Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
• Pelvic pain or pelvic floor dysfunction
• Incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse
• Muscle strains and soft tissue injuries
• Vertigo and balance issues
• Post-surgical rehabilitation
• Pre- and postnatal changes and discomfort

Treatment Approaches

Each physiotherapy session is tailored to your body and goals. Treatment may include:

• Manual therapy and joint mobilization
• Therapeutic exercise and movement planning
• Pelvic floor assessment and training
• Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS)
• Postural and body mechanics education
• Breathwork and core retraining
• Pain management techniques
• Referral coordination, if needed

Back Pain

Physiotherapists use a combination of manual therapy, exercise prescription, and postural education to treat back pain. Treatment may include core stabilization exercises, soft tissue mobilization, and movement retraining to relieve pain, improve strength, and prevent recurrence.

Neck Pain

Neck pain is often managed with a mix of manual techniques such as joint mobilizations, myofascial release, and targeted strengthening. Physiotherapists may also address posture, ergonomics, and stress-related tension to support long-term relief.

Prenatal

Prenatal physiotherapy focuses on managing the physical changes and discomforts of pregnancy. Common concerns include pelvic girdle pain, low back pain, sciatica, and posture shifts. Treatment may include safe core exercises, breathing strategies, pelvic floor training, and manual therapy. The goal is to reduce pain, support mobility, and prepare for birth.

Postnatal

Supports recovery after childbirth. It helps with healing abdominal separation (diastasis recti), pelvic floor dysfunction, incontinence, and postpartum back or joint pain. Physiotherapists guide gentle reconditioning, core rehab, and safe return to activity. It also addresses C-section or perineal scar care.

Pelvic Floor

Pelvic floor physiotherapy involves internal and external techniques to treat symptoms such as incontinence, prolapse, or pelvic pain. Treatment may include pelvic floor exercises, manual therapy, and breathwork to restore strength and coordination.

Post-Surgical Rehabilitation

After surgery, physiotherapy helps restore mobility, strength, and function while minimizing scar tissue and swelling. Care plans are personalized based on the procedure, focusing on safe movement progression, pain management, and long-term recovery.

Sports Injuries

For sports injuries, physiotherapists provide acute care, rehabilitation exercises, and sport-specific movement training. Treatment focuses on healing tissues, restoring range of motion, rebuilding strength, and preventing future injury.

Arthritis

Physiotherapy for arthritis focuses on pain reduction, joint mobility, and maintaining strength and endurance. Personalized programs may include gentle exercises, hydrotherapy, and education on joint protection techniques.

Joint Pain

Joint pain is managed through a combination of manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, and biomechanical corrections. Treatment aims to restore joint movement, reduce inflammation, and improve surrounding muscle function.

Tendinitis

To treat tendinitis, physiotherapists use modalities like ultrasound, eccentric loading exercises, and manual techniques. They guide clients through gradual loading protocols to reduce pain and promote tendon healing.

Posture

Poor posture is addressed with a mix of movement retraining, ergonomic assessment, and strengthening of key stabilizing muscles. Physiotherapists teach clients how to recognize and maintain postural alignment in everyday activities.

Jaw Pain

Physiotherapists treat TMJ dysfunction through joint mobilization, myofascial release, and posture correction. They may also provide exercises and relaxation strategies to reduce clenching and tension in the jaw muscles.

Balance and Fall Prevention

Treatment for balance and fall risk includes strength training, proprioceptive exercises, and gait assessment. Physiotherapists help clients improve reaction time, coordination, and confidence in daily movements.

Neurological Rehabilitation

Physiotherapy for neurological conditions such as stroke or Parkinson’s focuses on restoring mobility, coordination, and independence. Treatment is personalized and may include functional exercises, mobility aids, and neuroplasticity-based training.

What to Expect During a Session

Sessions are one-on-one, private, and focused entirely on your recovery and wellness.

A typical physiotherapy session starts with a one-on-one assessment. Your physiotherapist will ask about your medical history, current concerns, symptoms, lifestyle, and goals. She’ll observe how you move and may perform physical tests to check joint mobility, muscle strength, posture, balance, or coordination (depending on your issue.)

Based on your needs, they’ll explain what’s going on in clear terms and create a care plan. Treatment might include hands-on manual therapy, guided exercises, posture or movement corrections, and education. You’ll often get simple exercises to do at home between sessions to support your progress.

Sessions are collaborative. You can ask questions and give feedback at any time. Whether you’re recovering from injury, managing pain, or working toward better movement, physiotherapy aims to help you function more comfortably and confidently in your daily life.

Physiotherapist at The Health Nest

Sharina Zantingh, BScPT, FCAMPT

Sharina is a Registered Physiotherapist with nearly 20 years of experience. She is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT) and certified in Gunn IMS. Her clinical focus includes orthopedic care, pelvic floor therapy, pre- and postnatal rehabilitation, and complex pain conditions.

Book a Physiotherapy Appointment

To book an initial consultation, assessment, appointment, or follow-up with Sharina Zantingh, please use our online booking tool: