Bryan Robert Streich

Bryan Robert Streich provides skilled physiotherapist care for a variety of health concerns, including but not limited to:

Back Neck Pain

• Herniated Disc / Sciatica / Radiculopathy: Pain, pins and needles, numbness, or weakness in an arm or leg resulting from irritation or compression of a spinal nerve, often managed effectively with physiotherapy techniques like McKenzie method or neural mobilization.
• Whiplash Associated Disorders (WAD): Symptoms resulting from a whiplash injury, which can vary in severity (WAD Grades I-III) and duration, requiring a comprehensive physiotherapy approach for recovery.

Joint Pain

• Tendinopathy/Tendonitis (e.g., Achilles, Patellar, Rotator Cuff, Tennis/Golfer's Elbow): Persistent tendon pain that can interfere with your sports, work, or daily activities, often requiring specific loading programs and advice from a physiotherapist for effective management.
• Osteoarthritis (Knee, Hip, Spine, Hands, Other Joints): A degenerative joint disease characterized by the breakdown of cartilage and underlying bone, leading to pain, stiffness, swelling, and reduced mobility in affected joints like the knees, hips, spine, or hands.

This list offers examples of conditions commonly addressed. Diagnosis for physiotherapist is based on individual assessment, so if your specific concern isn't listed, please contact the clinic. Bryan can assess your needs.

• Soft Tissue Mobilization & Release Techniques: Application of skilled soft tissue techniques to manage pain, stiffness, and improve function in muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia.
• Manual Therapy (Joint Mobilization & Manipulation): Manual treatments specifically designed to improve joint mechanics, alleviate discomfort, reduce stiffness, and enhance your range of motion in the spine or limbs.
• General Reconditioning & Fitness Programs: Graded exercise programs designed to improve your overall physical fitness, endurance, strength, and functional capacity, especially beneficial after illness, surgery, or periods of prolonged inactivity.
• Core Stability & Strengthening Training: A progressive program designed to build a strong and stable core, improving your body's foundation for all movements and reducing strain on other structures.
• Stretching & Flexibility Programs: Education and instruction on effective and safe stretching techniques to help you maintain or improve your body's flexibility and joint mobility.
• Strength & Conditioning for Rehabilitation and Performance: Customized strength training to address specific weaknesses identified in your assessment, helping to correct imbalances, improve movement efficiency, and achieve your physical objectives.

Note: This list highlights some key services. For a full list of therapies offered by Bryan, or to discuss your specific needs, please contact the clinic.

All services are provided in accordance with the scope of practice for Physiotherapists in ON and the standards set by The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.

At Knots 'N' Joints, physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Bryan frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• If tendonitis pain flaring up in my shoulder, knee, elbow, or foot is preventing you from fully enjoying working on detailed woodworking projects in their shop without hand pain, Bryan offers expert guidance and tailored treatment. Physiotherapy focuses on attaining greater ease in performing overhead activities or reaching, often utilizing targeted exercises, manual therapy, and education to help you regain your previous level of function.
• When trouble with a constantly stiff and sore neck, making turning my head a pain is limiting your lifestyle and preventing you from doing playing actively and roughhousing with their young kids or grandkids, physiotherapy with Bryan can help you work towards a more comfortable and physically manageable pregnancy experience. The aim is to restore optimal function so you can comfortably and safely return to the things you love.
• Many individuals seek help from Bryan, their physiotherapist, when awful foot pain first thing in the morning, like I'm walking on glass (plantar fasciitis) starts impacting daily life. Through a personalized physiotherapy plan, they often achieve a renewed sense of vitality and enthusiasm for daily activities, empowering them to joyfully return to activities like managing shopping trips and carrying bags without excessive fatigue or pain.
• The path to recovery from managing stiffness, tremors, and movement challenges with Parkinson's disease and achieving improved breathing mechanics and capacity through postural correction for easily carrying groceries in from the car in one or two trips often starts with expert guidance. Bryan, a skilled physiotherapist, provides just that.

Your personalized physiotherapy plan, developed with Bryan, will be designed to help you reach your specific functional and wellness objectives.

Bryan practices at Knots 'N' Joints, a physiotherapy clinic in the central Brooklin neighborhood of Brooklin. The clinic is conveniently located near nearby parks and community recreation facilities and is accessible via local public transit routes. Ample parking is generally accessible close to the clinic entrance.

Is there parking available at or near Knots 'N' Joints?

Yes, there is ample free patient parking available directly in front of and beside our building. Look for the designated patient spots.

Do I need a doctor's referral to see a Physiotherapist in ON?

In Ontario, you can typically see a Physiotherapist directly without a doctor's referral. However, some private health insurance plans may require a referral for coverage; check your policy before your appointment.

Can physiotherapy help prevent injuries or recurring pain?

Yes, absolutely! Physiotherapy plays a significant role in injury prevention and managing recurring pain. Your Physiotherapist can identify underlying risk factors such as muscle imbalances, poor movement patterns, postural issues, or biomechanical inefficiencies. By addressing these through targeted exercises, education on proper body mechanics, ergonomic advice, and activity modification, physiotherapy can help reduce your risk of initial injury, prevent re-injury, and manage chronic conditions more effectively, keeping you active and healthy.

How long do physiotherapy appointments typically last?

Your initial appointment will be about an hour long. Follow-up appointments are usually 30-45 minutes, but this can vary.

I have private health insurance. How does that work with physiotherapy payments?

Many private insurance plans cover physiotherapy. Contact your insurer before your appointment to understand your coverage, including annual maximums, per-visit limits, referral requirements, and direct billing options. Bring your insurance card to your appointment.

What is Knots 'N' Joints's appointment cancellation policy?

We require 24 hours' notice for cancellations or rescheduling. Shorter notice or missed appointments may incur a fee.

What should I expect during my first physiotherapy appointment?

Your first appointment includes a discussion of your history and symptoms, a physical examination, and a treatment plan discussion.

Is physiotherapy covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) in ON?

OHIP generally does not cover physiotherapy in private clinics. Publicly funded physiotherapy is available in certain situations, but most people use private insurance.

Knots 'N' Joints
200 - 66 Baldwin St.
Brooklin, ON, L1M 1A3

Phone: (905) 425-7000

Bryan Robert Streich is regulated by the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 and Physiotherapy Act, 1991 in ON and is a registered member of The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.

Registration Number: XXX26

Verify registration with The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario: https://portal.collegept.org/en-US/public-register/display-member-contact/?id=59b8c9cc-9630-e911-a97a-000d3af42a5a

Always consult with your primary healthcare provider before starting any new treatment program.