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Graston Technique

Graston Technique is an instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization technique that enables clinicians to effectively break down scar tissue and fascial restrictions. It is a technique that is successful in treating all soft tissue conditions, whether they are chronic, acute, or post surgical. The Graston Technique offers many advantages to the patient such as:

  • Decreased overall time of treatment
  • Fosters faster rehabilitation/recovery
  • Reduces need for anti-inflammatory medications
  • Resolves chronic conditions
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Active Release Technique

Active Release Technique (ART) is a hands on, soft tissue technique that successfully locates and breaks up scar tissue and fascial adhesions/restrictions. “ART is a patented advanced, movement-based massage system, that is extremely effective for accurately locating the cause of soft-tissue conditions and effectively resolving (or greatly improving) over-use and sprain/strain conditions.”

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Stronger than before the injury

“Connor is great! he’s extremely knowledgeable with physiotherapy and is a great guy. I went in with a knee injury and he diagnosed it quickly and built a recovery plan that worked great! my knee is now stronger than it was before the injury. His shirt collection is outstanding also. The front desk staff is…
David Berner review profile

More range of motion and less pain

Serious improvement after one visit. More range of motion and less pain and discomfort. Cody upped the ante and tackled some sore spots that will move the whole process along. Excellent work and easy-to-work-with personality. Many thanks. David Berner
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Professional, kind and honest

“Friendly front desk staff and new office in the Westshore. Joshua, the physio, is professional, kind and honest. His caring nature has helped with my elderly mom’s road to recovery with her back and hip pain. Thank you for your expertise!” – Lillian Magee
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If I could rate it higher I would

“Yesterday was my first visit to Arbutus Physiotherapy and if I could rate it higher I would. The location was perfect (lots of free parking all around), upon entering the staff was warm, welcoming and professional, and my appointment with Brandon was the best I’ve ever had with a physiotherapist. After his assessment he took…
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Very easy to get an appointment

“They are very professional, very easy to get an appointment. The staff are very friendly.” – Carol Louch
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Patient with treatment

“Hatty took the time to ask the questions, and explain the pretreatment evaluation. She was patient with the treatment, explained how it would change my condition. Post treatment, we discussed the improvements in my condition, and discussed any concerns with how I was feeling. Finally, we discussed the plan for treatment, home exercises, recovery, and…