Alison Elizabeth Wiggers

Alison Elizabeth Wiggers provides skilled physiotherapist care for a variety of health concerns, including but not limited to:

Back Neck Pain

• Postural Back/Neck Pain: Discomfort, aching, stiffness, or muscle fatigue in the back or neck arising from sustained or awkward postures during daily activities, prolonged work (e.g., desk work, computer use), or sleep.
• 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.
• Spinal Stenosis Symptoms: Often age-related changes leading to pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots, causing pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the legs with walking (neurogenic claudication in lumbar stenosis) or in the arms/hands (cervical stenosis).

Arthritis

• Gout (Management of Musculoskeletal Impairments): Helping you regain mobility, reduce discomfort, and improve function in affected joints after a gout episode, as part of your overall gout management plan.
• Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS): Physiotherapy for ankylosing spondylitis focuses on maintaining spinal mobility and flexibility (especially extension), improving posture, strengthening core and back muscles, managing pain, and providing education on self-management and regular exercise.
• Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA): Helping to manage the musculoskeletal aspects of psoriatic disease, working in conjunction with medical management to optimize your physical function and comfort.
• Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) & Other Inflammatory Arthropathies: An autoimmune condition causing chronic inflammation, pain, stiffness, swelling, and potential deformity in multiple joints, often symmetrically. Physiotherapy aims to manage pain, maintain joint function and mobility, improve strength and endurance, provide joint protection strategies, and support self-management.

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. Alison Wiggers can assess your needs.

• Patient Education & Self-Management Strategies: Empowering you with a clear understanding of your condition, its causes, and practical tools for effective self-management and lasting relief.
• Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT): A non-invasive, evidence-based treatment that uses high-energy sound waves to stimulate healing, reduce pain, and promote tissue regeneration in stubborn soft tissue conditions that haven't responded to other therapies.
• Functional Movement Screening (FMS™/SFMA™ if certified): Identifying inefficient or compensatory movement patterns that could be contributing to your pain or hindering your physical performance.
• Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) / Photobiomodulation: Utilizing therapeutic laser to enhance tissue regeneration, reduce pain signals, and manage inflammation as part of your comprehensive physiotherapy care.
• Interferential Current (IFC) / TENS Therapy: Application of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) or Interferential Current (IFC) for managing acute or chronic pain conditions by modulating pain signals or promoting the release of endorphins.
• Therapeutic Heat Application: The use of moist heat packs, paraffin wax, or other heat sources by your Physiotherapist to relax muscles, increase local blood flow, reduce stiffness, alleviate chronic pain, and improve tissue extensibility.

Note: This list highlights some key services. For a full list of therapies offered by Alison Wiggers, 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 Middlesex Chiropractic and Rehabilitation, physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Alison Wiggers frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• It's truly rewarding for Alison Wiggers to witness patients conquer feeling like my joints are just 'wearing out' and getting harder to move and experience sleeping more soundly through the night due to reduced pain and discomfort. A tailored approach to physiotherapy, focusing on your specific needs, can make a significant difference in your ability to participate in doing household chores like vacuuming, mopping, or laundry without pain again.
• When pain or weakness that's stopping me from enjoying my favorite hobbies is limiting your lifestyle and preventing you from doing standing for longer periods, for example, while cooking or at an event, physiotherapy with Alison Wiggers can help you work towards a renewed sense of vitality and enthusiasm for daily activities. The aim is to restore optimal function so you can comfortably and safely return to the things you love.
• Many patients have found lasting relief from that grinding or crunching feeling in my knee or shoulder and achieved better managing flare-ups with personalized strategies and feeling more in control of their symptoms under the skilled care of Alison Wiggers. This renewed physical ability often allows them to re-engage with beloved activities such as safely meeting the lifting requirements at their workplace with a new lease on life.
• For those whose tendonitis pain flaring up in my shoulder, knee, elbow, or foot has made cycling longer distances with their cycling club seem like a distant memory, Alison Wiggers's physiotherapy care offers a clear path toward resuming gardening, hobbies, or household tasks without strain or discomfort. Effective, evidence-based treatments can be instrumental in helping you get back to cycling longer distances with their cycling club with greater comfort and renewed confidence.

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

Alison Wiggers practices at Middlesex Chiropractic and Rehabilitation, a physiotherapy clinic in the central Strathroy neighborhood of Strathroy. The clinic is conveniently located near nearby parks and community recreation facilities and is accessible via local public transit routes. Our clinic is accessible. Free patient parking is typically available on-site or nearby.

What is physiotherapy and how can it help me?

Essentially, physiotherapy helps you get moving and stay moving effectively and comfortably. Whether you're dealing with an acute injury, chronic pain, post-surgical recovery, or a condition affecting your physical abilities, your Physiotherapist will work with you. They'll use their expertise in body mechanics, rehabilitation, and pain management to create a personalized treatment plan involving exercises, hands-on techniques, and practical advice to help you achieve your functional goals and live a more active, fulfilling life.

What types of conditions do Physiotherapists at Middlesex Chiropractic and Rehabilitation treat?

Our Physiotherapists treat a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including but not limited to back and neck pain, joint problems (arthritis, post-surgical recovery), sports injuries, and nerve pain. We also offer specialized services in orthopedic and musculoskeletal physiotherapy. Treatments often involve manual therapy, exercise prescription, and patient education to help you achieve your functional goals. We utilize modalities such as Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) where appropriate.

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 (direct access). However, some private insurance plans may require a referral for coverage. Check your insurance policy before your appointment.

What kind of clothing should I wear to my physiotherapy appointment?

Wear clothing that allows for easy movement and access to the area being treated. Shorts are helpful for lower body treatments, and a sleeveless top is best for upper body treatments.

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 specific situations (post-hospitalization, for certain demographics) but eligibility is strict. Check your private insurance for coverage.

Middlesex Chiropractic and Rehabilitation
117 Thomas Street
Strathroy, ON, N7G 2T5

Phone: (519) 245-6477

Alison Elizabeth Wiggers 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: XXX10

Verify registration with The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario: https://portal.collegept.org/en-US/public-register/display-member-contact/?id=422a2edb-9202-e811-8136-480fcfeae051

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