Conditions We Treat at Catalyst Physiotherapy

At Catalyst Physiotherapy, we treat a wide range of injuries and conditions — from acute injuries to long-standing pain. Whether you’re an athlete, active adult, or just looking to move better day-to-day, our goal is to help you recover, build strength, and get back to what you love.

Acute Injuries & Swelling

These are often sudden injuries that happen during sport, activity, or everyday life.

• Muscle strains (pulled muscles)

• Ligament sprains (e.g., rolled ankle)

• Acute swelling and inflammation

• Bone injuries (fractures and bone bruises)

Ligament & Joint Injuries

These injuries affect the stability and movement of your joints.

• Ankle sprains

• Knee ligament injuries (ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL)

• Cartilage injuries

• Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)

• Jaw pain (TMJ/TMD)

• Osteoarthritis (wear-and-tear joint changes)

• Labral injuries (i.e. shoulder and hip)

• Elbow ligament sprains

• Shoulder Dislocations

Tendon & Overuse Injuries

These often develop over time due to repetitive stress or increased activity.

• Rotator cuff injuries (shoulder)

• Tennis elbow (lateral elbow pain)

• Golfer’s elbow (medial elbow pain)

• Achilles tendinopathy

• Patellar or quadriceps tendon pain (jumper’s knee)

• Hamstring

• Glute tendinopathy

• Finger tendon injuries

• Shin splints

• Plantar fasciitis (heel pain)

Back, Neck & Spine Conditions

These can range from mild stiffness to more complex conditions.

• Low back pain and neck pain

• Disc injuries or herniations

• Sciatica and nerve-related back pain

• Facet joint irritation

• Spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spine foraminal or central)

• Spondylosis, spondylolysis, and spondylolisthesis

• Rib injuries

• Vertebral fractures

Nerve-Related Conditions

Nerve issues can present in many different ways and often involve symptoms that travel or feel different from typical muscle pain.

• Numbness, tingling, or “electric” pain

• Radiating or shooting pain (e.g., sciatica)

• Nerve root irritation (radiculopathy)

• Carpal tunnel syndrome

• Ulnar, median, or radial nerve irritation

• Peripheral nerve conditions (sciatic, Radial, ulnar, femoral, tibial, gluteal, obturator, & peroneal nerves)

• Brachial plexus injuries

• Nerve sensitivity or widespread pain

• Vagus Nerve issues.

• Radicular Pain (symptom)

  • Sciatica

  • Gluteal pain

• Radiculopathies (condition)

  • Drop foot

  • Shoulder - arm - hand weakness

Post-Surgical Rehabilitation

We guide you through every stage of recovery after surgery, helping you regain strength, mobility, and confidence.

• ACL reconstruction and meniscus surgery

• Joint replacements (hip, knee)

• Shoulder surgery (rotator cuff, labral repairs)

• Ankle and foot surgeries

• Spine surgeries

• Fracture repairs and joint fixations

Muscle Tightness & Movement Limitations

Sometimes pain or restriction comes from how the body is moving, rather than a specific injury.

• Headaches / Migraines

• Piriformis syndrome

• Calf, hamstring, or shoulder tightness

• Glute & hip stiffness

• Groin pulls

• Movement restrictions affecting performance or daily activity

• Return to sport

• Gait - Walking difficulties

• Balance - Stability issues.

Chronic Diseases, Inflammatory, Pain & Systemic Conditions

These conditions are often more complex and require a comprehensive, individualized approach.

• Persistent swelling

• Fibromyalgia-like symptoms

• Rheumatoid arthritis

• Ankylosing spondylitis

• Metatarsalgia

• Osteoporosis

• Sarcopenia / Weakness / Frailty

• Myalgia

• Hyper mobility conditions

Our Approach

At Catalyst, we don’t just focus on the injured area — we look at how your whole body is working together.

We combine:

• Active rehabilitation

• Strength and movement-based treatment

• Objective testing and progress tracking

• Individualized plans tailored to your goals

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