{"id":3897,"date":"2026-04-14T17:22:45","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T21:22:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kootenayhealth.com\/?page_id=3897"},"modified":"2026-07-08T19:14:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T23:14:15","slug":"rehabilitation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kootenayhealth.com\/?page_id=3897","title":{"rendered":"Rehabilitation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-22wmmh-132a9a876585ee37d17e5df806f0cfa7\">\n.avia-section.av-22wmmh-132a9a876585ee37d17e5df806f0cfa7{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/kootenayhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/KHS4-30-1.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n.avia-section.av-22wmmh-132a9a876585ee37d17e5df806f0cfa7 .av-section-color-overlay{\nopacity:0.7;\nbackground-color:#0b6587;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-22wmmh-132a9a876585ee37d17e5df806f0cfa7 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av-col-1-e4c54a36a70fb1246931ae8ae6b9fc6a av_one_third  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_third  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-o3wie1-37a25f4b2d82c6111c256ee89cdd0c31 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/kootenayhealth.com\/services\/physiotherapy\/\">Physiotherapy<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Restoring movement, reducing pain, and improving physical function through evidence-based treatments and advanced diagnostic technology.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/kootenayhealth.com\/services\/physiotherapy\/\">Learn More \u279d<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-col-10-d6917a66f541b214d518d4315db43958\">\n.flex_column.av-col-10-d6917a66f541b214d518d4315db43958{\npadding:15px 15px 15px 15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column 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id=\"style-css-av-col-4-bfabbe39d50e15115a7ea4491c41bfe5\">\n.flex_column.av-col-4-bfabbe39d50e15115a7ea4491c41bfe5{\npadding:15px 15px 15px 15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-col-4-bfabbe39d50e15115a7ea4491c41bfe5 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_third  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-jdx96h-e01918afd9528040cc3fd9c8a054dfc4 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/kootenayhealth.com\/services\/hand-therapy\/\">Hand Therapy<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Specialized assessment and treatment by a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) for conditions affecting the hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/kootenayhealth.com\/services\/hand-therapy\/\">Learn More \u279d<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" 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data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-col-6-3754023a722c4691622379f67cdef2d6\">\n.flex_column.av-col-6-3754023a722c4691622379f67cdef2d6{\npadding:15px 15px 15px 15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-col-6-3754023a722c4691622379f67cdef2d6 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_third  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-f532h5-326a88b55d0507f87613637fa9e8c1ef '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/kootenayhealth.com\/services\/kinesiology\/\">Kinesiology<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Individualized, evidence-based therapeutic exercise programming to restore movement, improve strength, and support long-term health.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/kootenayhealth.com\/services\/kinesiology\/\">Learn More \u279d<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" 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data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-col-3-60006b08d200f8de49c14fb9505a7e03\">\n.flex_column.av-col-3-60006b08d200f8de49c14fb9505a7e03{\npadding:15px 15px 15px 15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-col-3-60006b08d200f8de49c14fb9505a7e03 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-24  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_third  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-22szg9-59c9cb6ead14fef4118e24078a3070c6 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/kootenayhealth.com\/services\/massage-therapy\/\">Massage Therapy<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Therapeutic, hands-on treatment tailored to reduce pain, relieve muscle tension, and support the body\u2019s natural healing process.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/kootenayhealth.com\/services\/massage-therapy\/\">Learn More \u279d<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" 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type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-col-14-cb7a7a2a0e4668c448eaa9c98df89380\">\n.flex_column.av-col-14-cb7a7a2a0e4668c448eaa9c98df89380{\npadding:15px 15px 15px 15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-col-14-cb7a7a2a0e4668c448eaa9c98df89380 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-28  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_third  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-12nw9-4d9036d4de4a53187c284d417a1f43d9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/kootenayhealth.com\/services\/return-to-work\/\">Return to Work<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>A complete approach combining assessment, treatment, and worksite coordination to help individuals regain function and safely return to employment.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/kootenayhealth.com\/services\/return-to-work\/\">Learn More \u279d<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-col-5-dda4ed693bd0781f00b41f29c44a44c2\">\n.flex_column.av-col-5-dda4ed693bd0781f00b41f29c44a44c2{\npadding:15px 15px 15px 15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-col-5-dda4ed693bd0781f00b41f29c44a44c2 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-30  el_after_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-hioceh-bed5c4f328fde399545db035c909bf6c '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/kootenayhealth.com\/services\/occupational-therapy\/\">Occupational Therapy<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Holistic, client-centered care focused on restoring function and independence in daily life, work, and community activities.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/kootenayhealth.com\/services\/occupational-therapy\/\">Learn More \u279d<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-41es2x-3d669ea69b447b08b53116923906b4dc\">\n.avia-section.av-41es2x-3d669ea69b447b08b53116923906b4dc{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/kootenayhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/banner-hand.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:fixed;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_3'  class='avia-section av-41es2x-3d669ea69b447b08b53116923906b4dc alternate_color avia-section-huge avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-32  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-full-stretch avia-bg-style-fixed av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-75 av-height-75  container_wrap fullsize'  data-section-bg-repeat='stretch' data-av_minimum_height_pc='75' data-av_min_height_opt='75'><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content 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Different<\/h4>\n<p>A movement dysfunction occurs when normal body biomechanics are altered in a way that limits effective or efficient performance. This may result from pain, injury, illness, or changes in physical health and activity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-3hmrd5-aa6d1a37fba21c00347bf7fc33013720 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-35  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mr56ro0k-11b16468b8b711721accb4271a6f6702 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Common Causes of Movement Dysfunction<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Injury or accidents<\/li>\n<li>Repetitive or sustained physical activity<\/li>\n<li>Poor posture or movement patterns<\/li>\n<li>Congenital conditions or developmental differences<\/li>\n<li>Disease or medical conditions<\/li>\n<li>Age-related changes<\/li>\n<li>Psychological or social stress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-2etift-a4df252cc94da8d0b0be93c96217b2c7 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-37  el_after_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mr56s3lp-79f99f5fbcb9b4f513ca5aa04c0f1e3d '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Body Systems That May Be Affected<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Neuromuscular system<\/strong> <em>(nerves and muscles)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Musculoskeletal system<\/strong> <em>(bones, joints, and soft tissues)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Respiratory system<\/strong> <em>(lungs and breathing)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cardiovascular system<\/strong> <em>(heart and circulation)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_4'  class='avia-section av-mr56t1j4-66c27079eae68c229219ee2e4b68661f main_color avia-section-huge avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-39  el_after_av_section  avia-builder-el-last  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-3897'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-mr56sv44-9b26ac39d1c7c7b5d351699f23c0d528 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-40  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mr56sldw-4f5c65cb85794bc3c3a2a6d1b2582a62 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><em>Our physiotherapists assess, diagnose, and treat movement dysfunction using evidence-based techniques designed to restore mobility, reduce pain, improve strength and function, and support safe return to daily activities, work, and sport.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3897","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Injury Rehabilitation in Nelson, BC | Kootenay Health<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Explore coordinated injury rehabilitation, from physiotherapy and hand therapy to concussion care and return-to-work support. 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