Physiotherapy

At Glen Sather, our highly skilled physical therapists lead with an evidence-based, patient-centered approach.

We are dedicated to helping you regain your freedom of movement and achieve your desired level of mobility. Whether you're recovering from surgery, aiming to excel in sports training, or want to overcome a persistent injury, our goal is to offer you the most comprehensive and effective hands-on rehabilitation backed by scientific evidence.

From daily activities to high-level athletic performance , we’re here to support you in reaching your functional goals. Get started right away — you don’t need a referral from a physician to access our physiotherapy services!


Conditions Treated

We treat a wide range of musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions with a focus on activity and sport-specific injuries, whether acute or chronic conditions.


Physiotherapy Services

Our comprehensive service menu includes:

  • Knee and shoulder-specific rehabilitation - acute, post-surgical and chronic
  • Injury prevention programming
  • Sport physiotherapy, performance and training
  • Running performance
  • Return to sport testing
  • Performing arts assessments and treatments (e.g., repetitive strain injuries)
  • Concussion assessment and treatment
  • Dry needling
  • MVA, WCB and community rehab services available in a limited capacity. Please contact us for details
  • Telerehabilitation (virtual) physiotherapy

Billing

We can currently only direct bill Sun Life Insurance. We are in the process of adding Alberta Blue Cross and GreenShield.

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Physiotherapy Team

Our highly trained team collaborates closely with sports and exercise medicine physicians, orthopedic surgeons and physiatrists in interdisciplinary clinics for an exceptional level of expertise for our patients. As an integral part of the University of Alberta, we are dedicated to lifelong learning, conducting research and implementing the latest methodologies to optimize your recovery.

Meet our physiotherapists »


Philosophy

Our philosophy is one of patient empowerment, education and the promotion of self-managed care in your home and community. The most important “clinician” on your health team is you!

Community Rates

U of A students are eligible for special rates on physiotherapy.