Physiotherapy Services at Lifecare Sports and Spine Physiotherapy

Lifecare Sports and Spine Physiotherapy Ltd was established in 2018 to serve the community of Wetaskiwin and surrounding areas. Our mission is to provide comprehensive, client-centered physiotherapy care, including orthopedic physiotherapy, by educating patients about their conditions and empowering them to actively participate in their recovery.  

Our clinic is located in the heart of the city and offers advanced therapeutic modalities and techniques for rehabilitative care and sports physiotherapy to help you achieve your treatment goals. We provide individual treatment rooms for privacy, wheelchair access, ample parking, and a family-friendly environment. Kids and bariatric-friendly facilities ensure everyone feels comfortable and welcome.

Shayam is an internationally trained physiotherapist with over 20 years of experience in orthopedic physiotherapy and rehabilitative care. He completed his Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) in 2000 and earned a Master of Physiotherapy in Advanced Orthopedics in 2004. 

He worked in a multispeciality hospital in India until 2012 before moving to Canada to continue his career. Since then, Shayam has worked with Alberta Health Services (AHS) in several Central Alberta communities and has been serving the Wetaskiwin area for the past eight years. 

Dedicated to helping clients restore movement, reduce pain, and improve quality of life, Shayam utilizes evidence-based treatment and personalized care, including specialized sports physiotherapy methods.

In our orthopedic physiotherapy program, we focus on client and condition-specific exercises that cater to individual needs. Our rehabilitative care includes manipulation and mobilization of joints, neuromuscular electrical stimulation, and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. For enhanced recovery, we also utilize interferential therapy, ultrasound therapy, LASER therapy, and shockwave therapy. Additionally, decompression therapy and dry needling are employed to address specific issues. We incorporate K-tape and motion-guided exercises to optimize patient outcomes. Our offerings include specialized programs such as GLA:D Hip and Knee, GLA:D Back, KLT, and Bonefit training for those with osteoporosis, all designed to support rehabilitation in the realm of sports physiotherapy.