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Shuniah · Thunder Bay area · Northern Ontario
Advanced physiotherapy assessment and treatment — manual therapy, acupuncture and radial & focused shockwave therapy for injuries that have not settled with usual care. Directed by Dr. Paolo Sanzo, FCAMPT.
No doctor’s referral required in Ontario · Clinic visits by appointment
Dr. Paolo Sanzo
Director & Physiotherapist · DSc, MSc, BScPT, FCAMPT
25+
years in clinical practice
4
published textbooks
FCAMPT
Fellow, Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy
100s
of tendinopathies treated with shockwave
Professional services
We treat the cause of your complaint, listening to the information you provide, then use high quality, evidence-based physiotherapy treatment as indicated.
A specialty that has in-depth knowledge of how the body works and specialized hands-on clinical skills to assess, diagnose, and treat symptoms of illness, injury, and disability. Physiotherapy includes rehabilitation, as well as the prevention of injury, and promotion of health and fitness. Physiotherapists often work in teams with other health professionals to help meet an individual’s health care needs.
Read moreExtracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is a modern and highly effective treatment method that transmits high-energy pulses of sound waves into the painful areas of the body. With this innovative therapy approach, pathological alterations of tendons, ligaments, capsules, muscles, and bones can be eliminated systematically.
Read moreExercise therapy and prescription, acupuncture, and consultative services including ergonomic consultation, physiological testing, biomechanical analysis, injury reconstruction, and health promotion.
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Regenerative medicine pathway
A non-surgical option for injuries that have failed to respond to traditional treatment — chronic tendinopathies, myofascial pain, stress fractures and slow-healing bone. Paolo Sanzo was instrumental in introducing medical shockwave therapy to this region.
What we’re all about
The primary objectives of Active Potential Rehabilitation Services are to provide high quality physiotherapy assessment and treatment to the patients in the region and to provide post graduate clinical and orthopaedic educational opportunities and training for Physiotherapists.
The programs and courses offered are based on the most up to date research and evidence in the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. The clinicians at Active Potential Rehabilitation Services have advanced training in manual therapy and orthopaedics.
Research & professional standing
ResearchGate
ResearchGate is a social networking site for scientists and researchers to share papers, ask and answer questions, and find collaborators. To see some of the selected publications for Paolo Sanzo, join and search within the ResearchGate site.
Visit ResearchGate ↗CAMPT
CAMPT is a professional organization of Physiotherapists who have completed advanced post-graduate training that meets international standards and are designated as Fellows of the CAMPT. Paolo Sanzo is an executive member of CAMPT.
Visit CAMPT ↗IFOMPT
Represents groups of manipulative Physiotherapists around the world who have completed stringent post-graduation specialization programs. Paolo Sanzo is the elected Member Organization delegate for Canada to IFOMPT.
Visit IFOMPT ↗Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before you arrive — referrals, timing, what to wear.
Your Physiotherapist will complete an initial assessment with you and this will involve you filling in some questionnaires related to your injury, answering a variety of questions related to your primary complaint and general health, and the physical examination of your mobility, strength, and function of the muscles, joints, and nerves. At the completion of the first visit, we will discuss the findings of the assessment and possible future treatments that may be beneficial, if appropriate.
A doctor's referral is not necessary to see a Physiotherapist in Ontario. We do advise clients to contact their doctor in order to keep him/her apprised of their health concerns. In some cases, a medical insurance company may require that the client provide a referral from their doctor to authorize reimbursement of our fee.
The length of your appointment will vary depending on your situation. Generally, initial appointments take about 45–60 minutes and subsequent visits range from 30–45 minutes.
Call the clinic or send an inquiry. No doctor’s referral is required to see a Physiotherapist in Ontario.
