Orthopedic Physiotherapy
Drug-free, individualized care for pain and movement problems affecting your muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments, and daily function.
A First-Line Approach to Muscle & Joint Problems
Start your recovery process with an expert physical therapist at Primus Physiotherapy in Edmonton or Drumheller.
Are you looking for an affordable, drug-free solution to pain and movement problems? Physiotherapy is a great first-line treatment for most muscle and joint problems. It is clinically proven to reduce pain and dysfunction, while helping patients save time and money.
Physiotherapy can only be provided by qualified and licensed physiotherapists. At Primus Physiotherapy, your care begins with understanding your movement, symptoms, and goals so treatment can be tailored to you.
Our mission is to help people in pain get back to normal naturally without unnecessary injections, medications, or surgery. You can expect a private, thorough initial evaluation, a clear plan for recovery, and personalized guidance toward better mobility, strength, and independence.
The Cornerstones of Orthopedic Physiotherapy
Your program is built around practical care that supports proper movement and function.
1
Patient Education
Understand your condition, recovery process, and the steps you can take to support lasting progress.
2
Therapeutic Exercise
Exercises are selected to restore motion, build strength, and help healing tissues tolerate progressive loading.
3
Functional Training
Care progresses toward the activities that matter to you, from everyday tasks and work demands to recreation and sport.
4
Hands-On Manual Therapy
When appropriate, your physiotherapist may use joint mobilization or manipulation and soft-tissue techniques to promote proper movement and function.
Conditions We Commonly Treat
Orthopedic physiotherapy addresses a broad range of musculoskeletal and related conditions. This is a partial list of concerns our team can assess and treat.
Tendon & Ligament Disorders
Sprains, strains, tendon ruptures, and tendonitis can affect mobility, strength, and confidence with activity.
Muscle Injuries & Disorders
Muscle bruises and contusions, contractures, ruptures, spasms, and myositis may benefit from a progressive rehabilitation plan.
Pain Management
We help patients with headaches, myofascial pain, neck pain, and low back pain restore comfortable, confident movement.
Joint Injuries & Arthritis
Osteoarthritis, dislocations, and ligament injuries can limit range of motion and affect the way you move through life.
Inflammatory Conditions
Care may be appropriate for rheumatoid arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, epicondylitis, plantar fasciitis, and bursitis.
Neurological Injury & Disorders
Our physiotherapists can help address movement concerns associated with stroke/CVA, disc problems, crush injuries, and neuritis.
Your Recovery, Step by Step
Rehabilitation is guided by your symptoms, healing, and goals. Common phases include reducing pain, swelling, and inflammation; introducing pain-free movement and range-of-motion exercise; progressive strengthening; functional retraining; and a return to sport, work, or other challenging activities with prevention strategies in place.
Most patients see results during their first visit with us. Primus Physiotherapy offers one-on-one treatment with your therapist every visit, hands-on care, and immediate appointments when available. We can get most patients in within 24–48 hours.