Each patient is thoroughly assessed when they arrive for their initial visit. The assessment is carried out through traditional orthopaedic and strength testing in order to find out what muscle is not providing proper support, what impairments may be present, and how to correct these issues.
This is a patented soft tissue technique used by registered health care professionals in order to help break down scar tissue and remove adhesions caused by repetitive strain or injury.
Micro Point Stimulation (MPS) therapy integrates the principles of acupuncture with modern neurology to provide an all-natural and holistic approach to treating the body and mind. This combination produces highly effective results for patients and practitioners.
Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) uses a fine and flexible stainless-steel needle to release tight painful bands of muscle caused by an abnormally functioning nervous system.
Concussion Management and it’s Canada-wide network of Health Providers offers accessible, individualized and effective concussion management strategies to individuals of all ages suffering from concussion and mild traumatic brain injury.
Objective baseline testing protocols are used to track a patient’s recovery and serve as a reliable measurement for return-to-play readiness. By measuring an athlete’s “normal” level of functioning (through baseline testing in the pre-season), Healthcare Practitioners are better able to gauge the level of impairment that may exist post-injury by performing comparative testing.
Baseline testing, although lends value and objectivity, is never relied upon solely when determining return-to-play readiness. Healthcare Providers utilize an array of tools and several factors as part of their clinical decision-making process.
The physical examination provides Healthcare Practitioners with insight into the severity of your injury, as well as specific impairments that may need to be addressed as part of an ongoing management strategy. This portion of the testing may include a combination of the following:
Computerized neuro-cognitive testing
Balance testing
Strength and coordination testing
Screening of oculomotor skills
Vestibular testing
Gait assessment
Orthopedic assessment of secondary injuries (eg. neck, back)
The assessment methods used are tailored to the immediate needs of the patient and each Healthcare Practitioner uses his or her discretion on a case-by-case basis.
Management strategies are used to limit the amount of impairment as well as expedite recovery as much as possible. These strategies may include any one of a combination of the following and are case-dependent:
Education around the injury, individualized strategies for rest and recovery.
Specific recommendations around employment/academic demands.
Manual/Physical therapy for associated complaints (neck, whiplash).
Vestibular and ocular rehabilitation for dizziness, motion sensitivity, balance disorders, and visual complaints
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