Specialized Treatment
Orthopedic Assessment in Edmonton
A focused assessment designed to better understand how your body is moving and where discomfort or restriction may be coming from. Your therapist may use movement, postural, strength, and orthopedic testing to help guide a more intentional treatment plan.
From $60 · 30 min
“Understanding how you move is the first step toward moving better.”
About Orthopedic Assessment
When a concern needs closer attention, our Orthopedic Assessment add-on provides dedicated time to understand your symptoms and guide your care, while preserving the time booked for your massage.
Consider adding it for a new or recurring concern, discomfort with movement, or when your therapist recommends a more detailed assessment. Depending on your needs, this may include observing posture and movement, checking joint range of motion, assessing muscle strength, and performing relevant orthopedic tests.
Your therapist will explain the purpose of each test, what it involves, and what you may feel before asking for your consent. You're welcome to ask questions, decline any part, or pause at any time.
Please wear or bring comfortable clothing, such as shorts and a T-shirt or tank top, that allows easy movement. Your privacy and comfort are respected throughout. A relevant assessment is already included in your massage appointment. This add-on allows extra time when your concerns need a closer look.
Your First Visit
What to expect.
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A thirty-minute session in comfortable clothing. You will not be on a massage table or under draping.
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Postural observation to identify alignment patterns, asymmetries, and compensatory habits.
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Active and passive range-of-motion testing for the areas relevant to your symptoms.
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Orthopedic special tests designed to isolate specific structures as potential sources of dysfunction.
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A clear explanation of findings and recommended treatment approach at the end of the session.
Benefits
Why choose orthopedic assessment.
Identifies the specific structures and movement patterns contributing to your pain or restriction.
Provides objective range-of-motion data rather than guesswork, making subsequent treatments more targeted.
Helps explain why general massage has not fully resolved a recurring issue.
Establishes a baseline for athletes and active individuals to track progress and prevent injury.
Informs a treatment plan so that your time and money in future massage sessions are spent effectively.
Common Questions
Orthopedic Assessment FAQ.
The orthopedic assessment at Oasis is $60 for thirty minutes. It is a standalone appointment that typically leads to a more targeted treatment plan for subsequent massage sessions. We are located in Edmonton.
Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely, such as athletic wear or shorts and a t-shirt. Unlike a massage session, you will not be under draping during the assessment.
If you have a specific complaint, such as recurring shoulder pain, limited hip mobility, or chronic lower back discomfort, an assessment before your first massage session can save time and produce better results. It gives your therapist a clear starting point rather than spending the first session investigating.
The assessment is focused on evaluation rather than treatment. Some therapists may demonstrate a relevant stretch or technique during the session, but the thirty minutes are primarily devoted to testing and explanation. Treatment is scheduled as a separate session based on the assessment findings.
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