Services.
At Enable Rehab we offer a variety of services. See below for each service and what it entails.
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KINESIOLOGY SERVICES
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FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENTS
Our kinesiologists are trained to conduct standardized functional assessments, which will serve to guide your rehabilitation program. This may include a functional movement screen, functional capacity evaluation or other assessments (as deemed appropriate).
ACTIVE REHAB PROGRAMS
An active rehabilitation program will be designed for you with your pre-MVA lifestyle and vocational demands in mind. The program will be implemented in one-on-one sessions with a kinesiologist and progressions/modifications will be provided to you on an ongoing basis. We offer dry land, aquatic and home-based active rehabilitation programs.
WORK HARDENING PROGRAMS
A work-hardening program will be provided to clients that are approaching a graduated return to work. This type of active rehabilitation program will emphasize job-simulation tasks, functional lifts and an gradually increasing workload and volume.
AQUATIC THERAPY PROGRAMS
An aquatic therapy program cab be provided to post-operative clients, clients with weight-bearing restrictions, and clients with certain acute or chronic injuries or illnesses. For many, there will be an eventual transition to dry-land conditioning or therapy.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
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ERGONOMIC ASSESSMENTS
Our occupational therapists are well-versed in the principles of ergonomics to maximize your safety and productivity in the workplace. We analyze the functional implications of your injury in relation to your job demands and provide effective solutions. This includes providing adaptive equipment, implementing postural/safe biomechanics training and task or environmental modifications to minimize the aggravation of symptoms while maximizing function.
RETURN TO WORK PLANNING
Occupational therapists at Enable Rehab will work with the your physician, employer and/or insurance provider to facilitate a safe and gradual transition into the workplace. In order to facilitate an effective return to work plan, our occupational therapists may conduct a job site visit to assess the physical or cognitive demands of your position. This will serve as the foundation for a safe, graduated return to work plan. Ongoing monitoring and support will be provided to ensure a safe progression to full-time hours and duties in the workplace.
ICBC CASE MANAGEMENT & HOSPITAL DISCHARGE PLANNING
Occupational therapists at Enable Rehab Services will provide disability management services to facilitate your rehabilitation following your motor vehicle accident (MVA). These services include:
- Liaising with various healthcare professionals (physicians, physiotherapist, chiropractors, kinesiologists, etc.) involved in your care to ensure a collaborative and successful rehabilitation program.
- Facilitating a safe return home following a hospital discharge with necessary medical equipment, attendant care, nursing or wound care support as medically necessary.
- Coordinating communication between ICBC and your rehab team, while advocating on your behalf to enable you to focus on your recovery.
COGNITIVE REHABILITATION & CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT
Our occupational therapists will provide standardized cognitive assessments to evaluate the extent of cognitive challenges/barriers following an acquired brain injury. An individualized cognitive rehabilitation program or concussion management program will be personalized through the development and provision of a cognitive exercise plan, symptom management education and strategies to remediate identified symptoms. Continuous evaluation and collaboration with your physician, psychologist, or other medical professional will be provided throughout the entirety of your recovery.
CHRONIC PAIN MANAGEMENT EDUCATION
HOME SAFETY/INDEPENDENCE ASSESSMENT AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDATION
PHYSIOTHERAPY SERVICES
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PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT
Our physiotherapists will provide a thorough, professional assessment and diagnosis. Objective and subjective measures will be taken and used to guide our custom treatment program. Continued monitoring and feedback will help ensure that your needs are met.
EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION
Our physiotherapists will prescribe an exercise program that is appropriate to your treatment and level of fitness and function. They will guide you through progressions and modifications needed to maximize your rehabilitation.
TREATMENT OPTIONS/ THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES
Physios have several modalities in their tool box. This includes (but is not limited to) electrical stimulation, laser, ultrasound and shockwave therapy. These modalities have different physiological effects using different vectors such as sound waves, light, and current. These modalities will help reduce inflammation, swelling and decrease pain to help restore normal function.
IMS (Intramuscular Stimulation) and Acupuncture Dry needling is used to treat neuropathic conditions that cause inflammation and discomfort. Fine needles are inserted into specific points to help improve circulation, decrease pain, and decrease trigger point pain. This treatment is especially beneficial for stubborn chronic injuries.
Manual Soft Tissue and Manipulative Therapy. Hands on soft tissue work is used to help decrease tightness in muscles, increase circulation, and decrease pain.
Taping and Bracing. Taping can help with muscle inhibition or facilitation, decreasing inflammation, and provide pain relief. The type of tape or bracing will be determined by the amount of support the patient requires and/or the nature of the injury.
EDUCATION
The Physiotherapist will educate the patient on the best way to rehabilitate and prevent further injury. Some examples include work pacing, self mobilizations, pain management, posturing, and return-to-sport planning.
COUNSELING SERVICES
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Parmvir is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors. After having achieved a Bachelor’s of Behavioural Neuroscience at the University of British Columbia, it was only natural for him to transition to a field that allowed him to pursue his passion of helping others with their mental well-being. He pursued his passion and completed his Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology.
Throughout his years of work, Parmvir has had the privilege of working with a very diverse group of clientele of all ages and ethnicities. His education has equipped him to work a wide array of mental health issues such as chronic pain, anxiety, depression, burnout from stress, and family conflict. Parmvir strongly holds the belief that each client has their own unique needs and caters to each client in any way that suits them best. His work is centred on using evidence based techniques, such as Cognitive and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Mindfulness.
Working with Parmvir will allow you to learn more about how your own mind and body work at a deeper level. He believes that gaining knowledge about how you function under stress, and how you can relieve that stress is an important process in counselling. With him you will be given the opportunity to set your own goals and explore how to both cope and prevent physical and emotional pain.
Parmvir was born and raised in South Vancouver and still loves living here. He is fluent in both Punjabi and English. Other than a clinical counsellor, he would describe himself as an avid sports player, PS5 gamer, movie-watcher, and practicing Sikh.
