East Toronto Orthopaedic & Sports Injury Clinic and Trilogy Physiotherapy have partnered in order to provide you with the experienced and skilled care you deserve.
Trauma is a common cause of visits to a physiotherapist. Both soft tissue damage (muscle, tendon and ligament injury) and a bone injury, such as a fracture, are common reasons. Depending on the type and degree of trauma, other parts of the body can also be injured, such as organ contusion, concussion, or a more serious injury. Traumatic Injuries can be caused by playing sports, a fall, or a motor vehicle accident, among other causes.
If you’ve ever broken a bone you know that after a fracture the recovery period can be long. After a period of immobilization, your cast is removed, but you’re left with stiffness, shortened and weak muscles, and loss of normal function.
Associated issues that occur with fractures are ligament damage and joint disruption. This may complicate recovery. Fractures may be treated with or without surgery; the use of internal fixation device to stabilize a broken bone may be required.
A soft tissue injury without fracture from trauma is common. For example, whiplash from a motor vehicle accident is a typical soft tissue injury without a fracture.
Concussions can also arise as a result of trauma. A concussion is a traumatic brain injury which is often caused by a blow to the head. They are often seen after a car accident, a fall, and in contact sports. Symptoms include dizziness, headaches, loss of balance, memory loss, and difficulty concentrating. Our clinics in Toronto provide concussion rehabilitation therapy (CRT) to help patients recover from concussions and return to their daily activites..
Traumatic injury recovery and treatment can be complex. That’s why an experienced physiotherapist is vital for optimal recovery.
Whether you’re an athlete or not, our physiotherapy clinics offer tailored treatment plans to restore function, strength and flexibility to the injured area. We also address other areas of your body that may have been affected.
Treatment involves education, self-care management, exercise therapy, and manual therapy. All are commonly used by a registered physiotherapist to treat issues caused by a traumatic injury. Other treatments such as acupuncture, soft tissue release and massage therapy can also help. A registered physiotherapist can conduct a skilled assessment and examination of the spine and recommend the appropriate treatment.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Traumatic Injuries & Fractures
What is an organ contusion?
An organ contusion, also known as a bruise, is a type of injury that involves damage to the blood vesesls and other soft tissues in organs. An organ contustion can develop after a fall or forcefull impact and may interfere with the functioning of the organ.
What is an internal fixtation device?
An internal fixation device is a set of implants, which can include plataes, screws, wires and rods, used to stablize the ends of a fracture or broken bone.
How do you stabilize a fracture?
Fractures are stablized into their normal alignment through surgical procedures and are then held toogether using a cast. Some may require an internal or external fixation device which use screws and plates to keep the bones in place.
What happens if a fracture is left untreated?
If left untreated a fracture may heal improperly, leading to malalignment, visible deformities and movement limitations. An untreated fracture can also lead to a nonunion, which mean the bone remains broken and you will continue to experieince pain and swelling.
How can you tell if a bone is fractured or bruised?
In order to determine if you have fractured or brusised a bone you will need to contact your physician in order to be referred for imaging. An X-ray will determine wether or not you have a fracture, whereas an MRI is needed to determine if you have a bone bruise.
What is the most common causes of a traumatic injury?
The most common cause of traumatic injury is motor vehicle accidents. Other common causes of traumatic injury include falls, particularly in the elderly population, and sports injuries.
What is an acute injury?
An acute injury is a sudden injury that occurred as a result of a traumatic event such as a fall or a collision.
Y Leung
2024-12-23
This is a great place to take your classes or exercise therapy. I was there for the GLA:D exercise programme led by Sarah Phillips. She was clear, concise and encouraging when needed. The reception staff are friendly and professional. All in all, a very good experience and convenient location too.
Tahira Gonsalves
2024-12-09
Trevor was great! He provided detailed information (which I asked for 😀) to understand my injury (damaged ligaments on my foot), and provided a very reasonable and doable exercise/physio regimen, which he adjusted as my recovery progressed. Staff at the clinic are also lovely! Thank you!
Cindy Tavener
2024-12-09
Great place -Everyone from front desk to my physio Nikhil very focused on my needs.
Nikhil was also a great listener we made a care plan and both reviewed my progress as i healed he was also open to my suggestions.I will be happy to return if /when injured again.
Baran Akpınar
2024-11-29
I had the pleasure of working with Sarah Phillips through my recovery from a torn Achilles. She kept me informed at every stage, explained what to expect, and adjusted my therapy to overcome any challenges. Thanks to her expertise, I made consistent progress and had an excellent overall recovery at the end.
Beyond her skill, Sarah’s warm and friendly personality made every session enjoyable and motivating. I highly recommend her to anyone in need of expert, compassionate physiotherapy care.
Michelle Hachey
2024-11-06
My good friend recommended me to the Dr. was very honest and very helpful in telling me what to go going forward. Gave me exercises to do at home. How to handle stairs with less pain.
Would highly recommend him if you are in pain of any kind. Very helpful and near public transit.
Naeem Toronto
2024-11-02
I am going to participate in program from Monday,Nov 03,2024
Elaine Gergolas
2024-10-26
I booked a series of appointments to try and establish a good therapeutic schedule and after the first one the therapist insisted I come back to see her earlier than planned - which I did... booking a 45 minute follow-up that turned into a distracted 20 minutes of her note taking... they did adjust the billing to reflect a 30 minute session but it was not an auspicious start.
Then I received a garbled voicemail that seemed to cancel my third appointment - which I had booked a month in advance. It blamed the error on someone at the clinic who forgot to update the schedule... but both my follow-ups to confirm / reschedule were completely ignored.
Consider another company or at least another location...
VR S
2024-10-18
the staff is just awesome, I was having pain in my shoulder which few other places were not able to figure out, Danny spotted the cause and fixed the problem. I am thankful to him and East Toronto Orthopaedic staff from the bottom of my heart
