About Us

Back In Motion Physical Therapy Services was founded in 2009 by physical therapist Dr. Stacy de Gale. It is the first and only private physical therapy practice in Point Fortin as Stacy believed that her first practice should start in the her home town. From its inception, she has provided personalized and hands-on care in a fun but nurturing environment.

From February 2019, we opened a second convenient location for Back In Motion Physical Therapy Services at Gulf View, La Romain! Easily accessible by car or by foot! Yet another location for quality patient centered physical therapy care!

Services

With over 2 decades of experience, Dr. de Gale and her team provide a wide variety of care for persons of all ages and abilities. With their motto of "passion and knowledge to heal" some areas they manage include:

• Wellness
• Orthopaedics
• Sports Rehabilitation
• Wellness
• Women’s Health
• Oncology
• Seniors
• Injured Workers
• Neurology

Here is just a glimpse as to some of what Back In Motion has to offer:

Orthopaedics

We provide orthopaedic rehabilitation to patients of all walks of life and of all ages, with a variety of musculoskeletal problems. Some of the conditions treated with orthopaedic rehabilitation include simple back, neck, knee or shoulder pain and more complex joint problems. In addition, orthopaedic rehabilitation can be critical before and after surgery. Common conditions that may require pre-operative and post-operative care include an ACL tear or rupture, total hip and total knee replacements. We have countless hours of experience in treating orthopaedic impairments and use the latest, cutting-edge techniques in order to get to the root of your problem. Our goal is to have you pain free and back to your prior level of activity in the fastest possible time.

Some of the areas we specialize in are:

• Post-operative care
• Spine pain
• Total joint rehabilitation
• Knee pain
• Shoulder issues
• Sprains and strains
• Hand therapy
• Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (jaw pain)

Sports Rehabilitation

We provide comprehensive sports rehabilitation for all athletic warriors, whether professional, amateur or just on the weekends. We utilise techniques and sport specific programmes to get the athlete back to the game! We keep in mind the sport you play, the specific injury, how it affects your ability to play, and the demands of the sports you play. We also focus on:

• Injury prevention
• After concussion care

Wellness

Despite your age or fitness level, it is essential to stay active throughout our entire life. We will assist you to use movement, exercise and wellness to live the best life that you can. We specialise in management of persons with non-communicable diseases especially diabetes, breast cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis and hypertension. And if you want to start an exercise programme for the first time, we will set you on the right path.

Women’s Health

Women are often at increased risk for certain conditions (more than men) because of hormonal and biomechanical factors. We keep these sensitive issues in mind and take an individualized approach to care with these and much more:

• Aches and pains during and after pregnancy
• The female athlete
• Pre, during and post breast cancer
• Osteoporosis
• Scar management after a caesarean or episiotomy
• Weak pelvic floor

Oncology

Physical therapy in oncology is often overlooked and underutilised. Through my personal experiences with my mother, aunt, cousin and friend having been cancer patients, we will take great care in tailoring treatment to maintain your mobility, combat your fatigue, decrease your pain and maintain your strength and function.

Seniors

Who said that aging had to slow you down? No matter what your issue, we will get you back to the best that you can be! These are just a few of the conditions we can help you with:

• Arthritis
• Stroke
• Osteoporosis
• Parkinson’s
• Back and neck pain
• Joint replacements
• Balance and fall issues

Injured Workers

Getting back to work after an injury can sometimes be a daunting experience. We aim to get you back to work as quickly and safely as possible. We also understand the need for continued communication with involved parties such as referring doctors, employers and managers while keeping all necessary confidentiality.

Neurology

Physiotherapy is vital in persons who have movement problems as a result of injury or disease to the nervous system. We would complete a comprehensive evaluation of function and issues related to maintaining function and independence. We would then help you regain as much function as is possible, enabling you to learn to live independently again. Physiotherapy treatment can lead to a better quality of life for patients and others around them. Some of these neurological conditions we manage are:

• Stroke
• Parkinson’s disease
• Gillian-Barre Syndrome
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Brain Injury
• Spinal Cord Injury