No two patients are exactly alike. Your symptoms, health history, daily activities, and personal goals all help determine the most appropriate approach to your care.
At Spectrum Physiotherapy, treatment begins with an individualized assessment to better understand what may be affecting your movement, comfort, strength, or function. Your physiotherapist can then develop a treatment plan based on your specific needs and goals.
Depending on your situation, your treatment may include therapeutic exercise, hands-on physiotherapy, mobility and strengthening work, education, acupuncture, or other rehabilitation techniques.
Throughout your care, your treatment plan can be adjusted as you progress, with an emphasis on helping you better understand your condition and giving you practical tools to support your mobility and function.
We offer direct billing options for your convenience and we also accept WSIB claims.
Individualized physiotherapy for pain, injuries, mobility concerns, and musculoskeletal conditions, with treatment tailored to your needs and goals.
Sports rehabilitation for recreational and competitive athletes recovering from sports injuries or working toward a safe return to activity.
Physiotherapy designed around the needs of older adults, including strength, balance, mobility, joint function, and confidence with everyday movement.
Physiotherapy for workplace injuries, with treatment focused on improving movement, strength, function, and work-related abilities.
Support before and after surgery to help improve mobility, strength, function, and a gradual return to everyday activities.
Our custom orthotics are designed to support foot alignment, comfort, and movement, based on your individual needs and assessment.
Acupuncture may be incorporated into an individualized treatment plan when appropriate for your condition, needs, and rehabilitation goals.
Individualized chiropractic care focused on movement, joint function, mobility, and musculoskeletal concerns as part of a patient-centred approach to care.
Do I need a doctor’s referral to see a physiotherapist in Ontario?
No. Physiotherapists in Ontario are direct-access healthcare providers, which means you generally do not need a doctor’s referral to book an appointment. However, some extended health insurance plans may require a referral before they will reimburse physiotherapy expenses, so it is a good idea to check the requirements of your individual plan.
What happens during my first physiotherapy appointment?
Your first appointment begins with an individualized assessment. Your physiotherapist will discuss your symptoms, health history, daily activities, and goals and assess factors such as movement, strength, mobility, and function where appropriate.
Based on the assessment, your physiotherapist will discuss their findings with you and develop a treatment plan suited to your individual needs.
Are physiotherapy treatment plans customized for each patient?
Yes. Every patient comes to physiotherapy with different symptoms, health histories, activities, and goals. At Spectrum Physiotherapy, treatment plans are developed individually and can be adjusted over time according to your needs and progress.
What conditions and injuries do you see at Spectrum Physiotherapy?
Our physiotherapists work with people experiencing a wide range of musculoskeletal, mobility, pain, and rehabilitation concerns. These can include sprains and strains, sports injuries, back and neck pain, joint problems, repetitive strain injuries, workplace injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, chronic pain, mobility difficulties, and age-related changes in strength and balance.
An assessment can help determine whether physiotherapy may be appropriate for your particular situation.
Do you provide physiotherapy for seniors?
Yes. Spectrum Physiotherapy works with older adults experiencing changes in strength, balance, mobility, joint function, and confidence with everyday movement.
Treatment is based on the individual’s abilities, health history, and goals, whether that means maintaining independence, becoming more comfortable with daily activities, or returning to activities they enjoy.
Do you offer sports injury physiotherapy?
Yes. We provide physiotherapy and sports rehabilitation for recreational and competitive athletes of different ages and activity levels.
Treatment may focus on areas such as strength, mobility, movement, progressive exercise, and preparation for returning to activity or sport, depending on the individual injury and stage of recovery.
Do you provide physiotherapy before or after surgery?
Yes. Physiotherapy may be recommended both before and after certain surgical procedures.
Pre-surgical physiotherapy can help patients prepare for their procedure, while post-surgical rehabilitation focuses on progressively rebuilding movement, strength, and function according to the recommendations of the surgical team and the patient’s individual recovery.
Do you treat workplace injuries and accept WSIB claims?
Yes. Spectrum Physiotherapy works with patients recovering from work-related injuries and accepts WSIB claims.
Treatment is based on the nature of the injury, the demands of the patient’s work, their current abilities, and their rehabilitation goals.
Does Spectrum Physiotherapy offer direct insurance billing?
Yes. Direct insurance billing is available for many extended health benefit plans. Coverage and billing requirements vary between insurance providers and individual policies, so patients should confirm the details of their coverage with their insurer.
Where is Spectrum Physiotherapy located?
Spectrum Physiotherapy is located inside the Dixon Medical Centre at 531 Davis Drive, Suite 101, Newmarket, Ontario.
We serve patients from Newmarket and communities throughout York Region seeking individualized physiotherapy and rehabilitation care.
Excellent service led by an experienced professional, assisted by an enthusiastic and friendly support staff. Paul has an extremely positive attitude, a high level of education, and an athletic background that includes physiotherapy for an NHL team. This place can’t be beat.
I have had headaches almost every day each month and ever since I have been there and seen Paul he has really helped with my headaches. I can now go a week without a headache. The staff is super friendly and they all make you feel super comfortable! You can really tell they try their best to make their patients feel better!
This facility is the best physio place I’ve been to! Amazing place with amazing staff! Super professional and caring. Treatments are catered to you and they help you figure out how to do said exercises on your own. An overall amazing place for physiotherapy.
After coming here for almost a year the staff, facility and environment have never wavered. I’m here once a week and everyone is always genuine, courteous and empathetic!!!!! Highly, highly recommend
I started going to Spectrum after having my daughter…the team was exceptional and within a few months I was back to my old self. I had such a great experience that after my mother’s knee replacement surgery – she also became a patient and saw great results! They focused on the root cause and worked with us to solve the issue/area of concern. The atmosphere is calm, clean and warm. The staff is extremely professional and very friendly. I wouldn’t go anywhere else.
I’ve suffered from lower back issues including sciatic pain for years. I’ve gone from chiropractor to chiropractor and finally found Paul and his fantastic sports injury team. I live downtown and make the drive to Newmarket as it’s worth the drive.
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