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Sunil John
Physiotherapist |
Life 'n Balance
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Sunil John, born and raised in India, graduated with a Bachelor's in Physiotherapy in 2002. Later going on to pursue a Masters in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy in 2008 allowed him to focus specifically on his field of interest. He has had a variety of clinical experience succeeding in various hospitals and private practices where he has worked with musculoskeletal disorders, respiratory therapy, inpatient rehabilitation, as well as sports injuries. He has also worked at nursing homes as working with the geriatric population holds a special place in his heart and profession. He is registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta. He is a specialized Health Fitness Instructor/Specialist and Exercise Physiologist from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Recently, Sunil received certification to perform IMS acupuncture (Intra-Muscular Stimulation). He is also trained in Graston Technique (instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization). Sunil excels in treating patients with musculoskeletal conditions, sports related injuries, post-surgical management, vestibular rehabilitation, pelvic health, and many other conditions.
In his spare time, Sunil enjoys taking long drives with his family, cooking and divulging in diverse cuisines, listening to music, and watching Sci-fi movies.
Physiotherapy treatments provided include: vestibular rehabilitation, soft tissue release, tapping, pelvic health care, IMS acupuncture, spinal manipulation and Graston.
In his spare time, Sunil enjoys taking long drives with his family, cooking and divulging in diverse cuisines, listening to music, and watching Sci-fi movies.
Physiotherapy treatments provided include: vestibular rehabilitation, soft tissue release, tapping, pelvic health care, IMS acupuncture, spinal manipulation and Graston.
Physiotherapists work with clients of all ages and with a wide range of health conditions. Whether it’s pain management and rehabilitation from an acute injury like a sprained ankle, or management of chronic conditions such as diabetes or heart disease, a physiotherapist can help. But physiotherapy is not limited to rehabilitation of injury and the effects of disease or disability. A physiotherapist also provides education and advice for health promotion, disease and injury prevention.
Physiotherapy treatments can include the following:
- Information about Physiotherapy from the Canadian Physiotherapy Association
Physiotherapy treatments can include the following:
- Personalized exercise programs designed to improve your strength, range of motion, and function
- Dry needling/IMS (intra-muscular stimulation)
- Massage
- Spinal Manipulation
- Joint mobilization and manipulation to reduce pain and stiffness
- Graston technique (instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization)
- Hot and cold packs and modalities to relieve pain, reduce swelling, speed up the healing process, improve movement and function
- Airway clearance methods to assist people with breathing difficulties
- Skin and wound care
- Management of incontinence including pelvic floor re-education
- Functional activity and tolerance testing and training
- Work and occupational re-training and return to work planning
- Prescription, fabrication and application of assistive, adaptive, supportive and protective devices and equipment
- Environmental change, focusing on removing barriers to function
- Information about Physiotherapy from the Canadian Physiotherapy Association