Karen Marianne Tausendfreund

Karen Marianne Tausendfreund provides skilled physiotherapist care for a variety of health concerns, including but not limited to:

Chronic Pain

• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) - Supportive Care: Supportive physiotherapy as part of a multidisciplinary team approach for this complex and often debilitating chronic pain condition, which typically affects a limb after an injury or surgery and is characterized by severe pain, swelling, changes in skin temperature/color, and altered sensation or movement.
• Fibromyalgia: A holistic physiotherapy approach aimed at improving quality of life for individuals with fibromyalgia by reducing pain, improving energy levels, enhancing sleep, and increasing functional capacity.
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) - Activity Management: Physiotherapy support for individuals with CFS/ME, focusing on developing personalized pacing strategies, energy conservation techniques, gentle mobility exercises (within energy limits), and education on symptom management to improve daily function and quality of life while respecting the illness's limitations.

Arthritis

• Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA): An inflammatory arthritis that can affect some people with psoriasis (a skin condition), causing joint pain, stiffness, swelling, and sometimes affecting tendons (enthesitis) and ligaments. Can affect small or large joints, often asymmetrically, and sometimes the spine.
• 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.
• Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS): Specific exercises (e.g., McKenzie exercises, stretching, postural exercises) and strategies to help individuals with ankylosing spondylitis maintain function, reduce stiffness, and prevent long-term spinal changes.

Back Neck Pain

• Whiplash Associated Disorders (WAD): A range of neck and related symptoms including pain, stiffness, headaches, dizziness, and sometimes arm pain or cognitive difficulties, following a rapid acceleration-deceleration injury to the neck, most typically from a motor vehicle accident.
• Herniated Disc / Sciatica / Radiculopathy: Back or neck pain that often radiates into an arm or leg, potentially with numbness, tingling, weakness, or burning sensations, due to a spinal disc problem (herniation, protrusion, or bulge) compressing or irritating a nearby nerve root (radiculopathy). Sciatica specifically refers to radicular pain down the leg.
• Spinal Stenosis Symptoms: Nerve compression symptoms due to a narrowing (stenosis) of the spinal canal or the small openings where nerves exit the spine (foramina), most commonly in the lumbar (lower back) or cervical (neck) regions.
• Postural Back/Neck Pain: A common cause of persistent back and neck pain due to the cumulative strain of prolonged sitting, standing, or performing tasks in non-ideal positions.

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. Karen Tausendfreund can assess your needs.

• Stretching & Flexibility Programs: Personalized programs incorporating various stretching techniques (e.g., static, dynamic, PNF) to alleviate stiffness, increase tissue extensibility, and promote better posture.
• Personalized Therapeutic Exercise Prescription: Evidence-based exercise programs designed by your physiotherapist, including instruction and progression, to optimize your recovery and enhance your physical well-being.
• 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.
• Strength & Conditioning for Rehabilitation and Performance: Progressive resistance training programs designed by your Physiotherapist to improve muscle performance, support joint health, and enhance functional capacity for daily life or sport.
• Muscle Energy Techniques (MET): Active patient participation through guided, gentle muscle contractions to restore normal joint play, reduce muscle guarding, and improve tissue length.
• Soft Tissue Mobilization & Release Techniques: Targeted manual methods performed by your Physiotherapist to release tight or overactive muscles, address fascial restrictions, and alleviate pain arising from soft tissue dysfunction.

Note: This list highlights some key services. For a full list of therapies offered by Karen Tausendfreund, 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 LifeMark Physiotherapy - Welland, physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Karen Tausendfreund frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• Living with recovering from surgery to my hand or wrist doesn't have to be your norm. Karen Tausendfreund applies expert physiotherapy knowledge to work towards feeling more positive, capable, and optimistic about their physical health, so you can get back to the simple pleasure of being able to carry their baby or toddler without straining their back or arms.
• Many individuals seek help from Karen Tausendfreund, their physiotherapist, when numbness, tingling, or weakness in my hands, arms, feet, or legs starts impacting daily life. Through a personalized physiotherapy plan, they often achieve feeling a substantial improvement in their mobility and range of motion for easier movement, empowering them to joyfully return to activities like working at their desk all day without developing back or neck stiffness.
• Don't let that grinding or crunching feeling in my knee or shoulder dictate what you can and cannot do. Karen Tausendfreund offers physiotherapy solutions aimed at feeling empowered to take control of their physical health journey, helping you reclaim attending concerts or theatre shows and sitting comfortably throughout and enjoy a more functional life.
• Dealing with the ongoing challenges of awful foot pain first thing in the morning, like I'm walking on glass (plantar fasciitis)? Karen Tausendfreund works collaboratively with patients to reach the goal of returning to their workout routine with greater confidence and better performance. This might involve specific rehabilitation techniques, hands-on care, and a home program, all aimed at helping you confidently resume important activities, such as safely meeting the lifting requirements at their workplace.

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

Karen Tausendfreund practices at LifeMark Physiotherapy - Welland, situated in the South Welland, Dain City neighborhood of Welland. The clinic is conveniently located near Welland Sports Complex (Youngs Sportsplex) and is accessible via Niagara Region Transit (NRT) / Welland Transit routes. Our clinic is accessible. Free patient parking is typically available on-site or nearby.

What are LifeMark Physiotherapy - Welland's operating hours?

LifeMark Physiotherapy - Welland is typically open Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and some practitioners offer Saturday appointments from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. However, hours can vary by practitioner and day, so please call our office at (905) 732-0409 or check our website/online booking portal for the most current hours and specific practitioner availability.

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

In Ontario, you can typically see a Physiotherapist directly without a physician's referral (direct access). However, some private/extended health insurance plans may require a referral for reimbursement. Check your insurance policy before your first appointment.

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

OHIP generally does NOT cover physiotherapy services in private outpatient clinics. Publicly funded physiotherapy is available in specific situations (e.g., post-hospitalization, for children/youth, seniors, or through Community Physiotherapy Clinics/Family Health Teams), but eligibility is strict. Check your private insurance for coverage.

What is LifeMark Physiotherapy - Welland's appointment cancellation policy?

We kindly request at least 24 hours' notice for cancellations or rescheduling. A fee may be charged for late cancellations or missed appointments. Please contact us as soon as possible if you need to change your appointment.

How can I book an appointment at LifeMark Physiotherapy - Welland?

You can book an appointment by calling our clinic directly at (905) 732-0409 during our business hours. Our friendly reception team will be happy to assist you.

Will I be given exercises to do at home?

Absolutely! Home exercises are a vital part of your rehabilitation journey. Your Physiotherapist will select and teach you exercises specific to your needs.

LifeMark Physiotherapy - Welland
555 Prince Charles Drive, Unit 108
Welland, ON, L3C6B5

Phone: (905) 732-0409

Karen Marianne Tausendfreund 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: XXX61

Verify registration with The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario: https://portal.collegept.org/en-US/public-register/display-member-contact/?id=5fee9557-8902-e811-8134-480fcff4f671

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