Autoimmune and inflammatory conditions occur when your immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues or when inflammation persists beyond normal healing. These conditions create ongoing cycles of pain, swelling, stiffness, and fatigue that impact daily activities. Common examples include rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, fibromyalgia, ankylosing spondylitis, and psoriatic arthritis.
While these conditions are chronic, physiotherapy offers powerful tools to manage symptoms, reduce flare frequency, and restore quality of life without solely relying on medications.
Autoimmune and inflammatory conditions can affect multiple body systems simultaneously:
Understanding which systems are most affected in your condition helps physiotherapists create targeted treatment approaches.
The exact triggers vary by condition, but common mechanisms include:
Many patients experience flare-ups during periods of stress, illness, or seasonal changes.
Several factors increase vulnerability to autoimmune and inflammatory conditions:
Smoking and lifestyle factors: Tobacco use, poor sleep, and chronic stress amplify inflammatory processes
Symptoms vary widely but typically include:
Flare patterns: Periods of increased symptoms alternating with calmer phases
Ondamed (PEMF Biofeedback)
Deep Oscillation Therapy (DOT)
Red Cord Therapy (Neurac)
Myofascial Release
Cupping Therapy
Graston Technique (IASTM)
Laser Therapy
TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation)
IFC (Interferential Current)
Acupuncture
DNS (Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization)
Physiotherapy addresses the multiple dimensions of autoimmune and inflammatory conditions through targeted interventions. Treatment reduces pain and inflammation while improving mobility and function despite ongoing disease processes. Evidence-based techniques help regulate immune responses, break pain cycles, and restore confidence in movement. Patients learn self-management strategies that reduce flare frequency and minimize the impact of symptoms on daily life.
Comprehensive Assessment
We evaluate your symptom patterns, functional limitations, flare triggers, and treatment history to understand your unique presentation.
Personalized Treatment Plan
Your physiotherapist designs a flexible program that adapts to your changing symptoms and respects your body’s current state.
Evidence-Based Treatment Implementation
We combine advanced therapies with gentle manual techniques and therapeutic exercise tailored to your tolerance levels.
Recovery & Long-Term Management
Education is a key part of comprehensive treatment planning. You’ll learn pacing strategies, flare management techniques, and lifestyle modifications that support sustained improvement and help prevent setbacks.
Our team brings specialized training in chronic pain management and autoimmune condition care, understanding the unique challenges you face. We offer advanced technologies like Ondamed and Deep Oscillation Therapy that specifically target inflammatory processes without aggravating sensitive tissues.
As a leading physiotherapy clinic in Ottawa, we provide compassionate, patient-centered care that respects your fluctuating symptoms and energy levels. With six convenient locations across Ottawa, you can access expert treatment close to home, reducing the burden of travel during difficult days.
We prioritize gentle, pain-free approaches and always work within your comfort zone, adjusting techniques during flare-ups to ensure treatment remains therapeutic rather than aggravating.
Previous experiences may have used approaches not suited to autoimmune conditions; our specialized techniques like Ondamed and DOT specifically target inflammatory processes with proven results.
No referral is required in Ontario, though we collaborate with your medical team to ensure comprehensive care that complements your medications and treatments.
Many patients notice reduced pain and better mobility within 3-4 sessions, though sustainable management of chronic conditions requires ongoing commitment to see lasting benefits.
Absolutely; gentle therapies like Deep Oscillation and Laser can actually calm inflammatory responses and reduce flare severity when applied appropriately during acute phases.
We design energy-conserving movement strategies that build strength without depleting you, teaching pacing techniques that respect your fatigue while preventing deconditioning.
Initial phases may require 2-3 weekly visits, transitioning to maintenance care as you improve; frequency adjusts based on your symptom patterns and response.
While we can't replace medical management, effective physiotherapy often allows patients to reduce pain medications and manage symptoms with fewer pharmaceutical interventions.
We offer flexible scheduling and understand the variability of autoimmune conditions, working with you to maintain consistency while accommodating necessary adjustments during difficult periods.
Most extended health plans cover physiotherapy; we provide detailed receipts for insurance submission and can discuss coverage specifics during your first visit.
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