Functional Health

& Wellness Care

Our Framework for Functional Health, Mobility & Independence – Live Stonger. Move Better. Stay Independent.

At Cogent Rehab in Burlington, we use a functional health and wellness care framework to support adults and seniors living with long-term health conditions. This approach focuses on improving strength, balance, endurance, mobility, and confidence through safe, progressive physiotherapy and ongoing wellness support.

Our Senior Care & Wellness Program is built directly on this framework—providing specialized support for adults 55+ while remaining rooted in the same evidence-based chronic disease principles.

What Is Functional Health & Wellness Care?

Functional health and wellness is based on the Chronic disease management framework focused on supporting people living with long-term conditions such as:

Arthritis (hip, knee, spine, hands)
Diabetes and neuropathy
Heart disease and high blood pressure
Chronic pain and deconditioning
Osteoporosis and fracture risk
COPD or reduced lung capacity
Parkinson’s disease and neurological conditions
Post-stroke mobility changes

Our goal is simple:

Help you move with less pain, improve strength and balance, prevent decline and maintain confidence.

How Physiotherapy Helps with Chronic Conditions?

Your care is one-on-one, personalized, and focused on meaningful daily-life improvements. Treatment may include:

Strength and balance training
Mobility and flexibility exercises
Gait retraining and walking confidence
Heart-safe conditioning using RPE and talk-test
Arthritis relief strategies
Parkinson’s-specific movement training
Manual therapy when appropriate
Pain and flare-up management
Home exercise and self-management coaching

Every activity delivered through long-term health and wellness care is customized by a physiotherapist to your condition, abilities, medications, and goals.

How Senior Care & Wellness Fits into Chronic Disease Management

Most chronic conditions become more challenging with age. That’s why our Senior Care & Wellness Program integrates directly into chronic disease care.

This program is ideal if you or a loved one is managing any of the following:

Arthritis and joint stiffness
Balance problems or fall risk
Heart disease, high blood pressure, or post-cardiac rehab
Diabetes-related weakness or neuropathy
Parkinson’s or neurological changes
Difficulty with walking, stairs, or daily activities
Fatigue or mobility decline after hospitalization

The Seniors Wellness Physiotherapy Program provides:

Safe, progressive exercise designed for older adults
Fall-prevention & balance retraining
Gait practice and mobility confidence
Cardiac-safe conditioning (including Phase 3 support)
Neurological movement training (amplitude, cueing, dual-tasking)
Functional training for real life (stairs, reaching, sit-to-stand)

This makes Cogent Rehab's Senior Wellness the chronic disease pathway designed specifically for adults 60+.

How is the Functional Health & Wellness Program Delivered?

The program is delivered through Safe, Therapist-Guided Circuit Training. To help you stay consistent and continue progressing, we offer a supervised, physiotherapist-designed circuit that improves strength, balance, cardiovascular endurance, mobility and confidence

Circuit stations will include exercises and activities targeting the following goals:

Musculoskeletal training
Neuromuscular Training
Cardiovascular Health
Balance Training & Falls Prevention
Cognitive Training
Functional Mobility

Participants exercises and activities are developed general training recommendations for different functional levels:

Dependent - These individuals require one-on-one, hands-on assistance for most activities. They are not candidates for circuit training or group-based exercise.
Frail - These clients have low functional capacity across several areas.
Independent -This describes the “typical” older adult
Fit - Fit older adults are physically active but may have gaps in certain areas
Elite - These are highly active, high-functioning older adults

This treatment appraoch bridges the gap between physiotherapy and independent activity.

How is Safety Maintained During Circuit Training?

Circuit training is highly effective for building strength, balance, and confidence—but safety is always our top priority. To protect older adults and reduce fall risk, we structure every session with:

Close supervision for frail or higher-risk clients
Balance support at each station (chairs, bars, or handholds)
Clear, simple instructions for every exercise
Ongoing physiotherapist attention to technique and fatigue
Unstable surfaces used only when safely supervised
Education on monitoring effort levels with RPE or the talk test

This ensures every client trains safely while gaining the most benefit from each session.

Membership Options for Ongoing Support

Chronic conditions require ongoing care, not just short-term treatment. Our Membership Plans provide an affordable, structured way to stay active with professional support.

Membership Benefits:

Weekly or biweekly supervised exercise
Access to Senior Circuit Training
Monthly progress check-ins
Updated home program as your needs change
Lower cost than weekly one-on-one physiotherapy
Ideal for long-term confidence, maintenance, and prevention

This helps you keep the gains you’ve made—and avoid decline.

Why Choose Cogent Rehab for Functional Health & Wellness?

One-to-one physiotherapy every session
Senior-friendly, accessible clinic layout
Chronic disease and fall-prevention expertise
Therapists experienced in metabolic, cardiac, neurological, and arthritis care
Evidence-based methods with measurable progress
Local Burlington clinic with a personal, community-focused approach

Take control of your strength, balance, and independence with expert support at Cogent Rehab.

Our Functional Health & Wellness Care programs are designed to help you move confidently, stay active, and live life on your terms.

Whether you're managing arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, Parkinson’s, or age-related mobility changes, our physiotherapists provide personalized, safe, and effective care that meets you where you are.

Don’t wait for setbacks to limit your life—start building strength and confidence today.

Call 905-635-4422 or Book Online to begin your personalized program.

FAQs About Functional Health & Wellness Care

Q1. Who is this program for?

This program supports adults and seniors managing arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, Parkinson’s, chronic pain, balance issues, or mobility decline—even those who use a cane or walker. This program is built for all ability levels except for individuals who are assessed to be completely dependent for attendat care and require on-going one-one-one physiotherapy.

Q2. Do I need a referral from my doctor?

No referral is required. You can book directly. We can collaborate with your doctor if needed for insurance or medical coordination.

Q3. What happens during the first visit?

We assess your strength, balance, walking, mobility, and safety needs, review your medical history, and create a personalized care plan with simple exercises to begin right away.

Q4. Is this safe for people with chronic or complex health conditions?

Yes. Sessions are one-on-one or fully supervised. We provide clear instructions, monitor symptoms, adjust intensity safely, and use balance supports to reduce fall risk. Circuit training is modified for each client and kept safe at all times. Many clients use mobility aids—your program will be customized accordingly.

Q5. How often should I attend and how long till I see improvements?

Most clients start with weekly physiotherapy, then continue with 1–2 supervised circuit or membership sessions per week. Improvements in confidence and steadiness often begin within 3–6 sessions.

Q6. What is the benefit of a membership plan and is it covered by insurance?

Memberships offer affordable, ongoing supervised exercise, progress checks, and program updates to maintain long-term gains. Physiotherapy is often covered. Memberships may not be, but receipts are provided.