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Chiropractic
Chiropractic is one of the largest primary-contact health care
professions in Canada with over 5,000 practicing chiropractors.
Chiropractic spinal manipulation (commonly referred to as a chiropractic
adjustment) is a drug-free, non-invasive manual procedure which utilizes the
highly-refined skills developed during four intensive years of chiropractic
education. The primary goal of chiropractic manipulation is to treat areas
of decreased movement in the joints of the body, particularly the spine,
which can create a reaction in surrounding tissues (ligaments, muscles and
nerves) resulting in pain, dysfunction and muscular spasm.
Chiropractors will also use a procedure referred to as joint
"mobilization". Joint mobilizations involve a slower force that is
precisely directed towards spinal and peripheral joint disorders.
Chiropractors assess disorders related to the spine, nervous system, and
joints of the extremities and provide diagnosis, treatment and management of
those disorders. Chiropractors are also trained to prescribe therapeutic
exercise and other non-invasive therapies including nutritional counseling.
Spinal manipulation, as practiced by trained chiropractors, is a highly
controlled procedure, which rarely causes discomfort. The chiropractor
adapts the procedure to meet the specific needs of each patient. Patients
often note positive changes in their symptoms immediately following
treatment.
Chiropractors are well known for dealing with back pain, neck pain,
and headaches.
Ontario Chiropractic Association
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Contemporary Medical Acupuncture
Originally developed in China, acupuncture has evolved over thousands of
years and has formed the cornerstone of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
Many types of health-care providers now utilize acupuncture in clinical
practice, including chiropractors, physiotherapists, and medical doctors .
Medical Acupuncture is the biomedical adaptation of Chinese acupuncture
methods, and is an effective and simple treatment approach based on current
concepts of neurophysiology, neuroanatomy, and pathophysiology.
Contemporary medical acupuncture as taught by McMaster University
consists of the insertion of fine needles into specific areas of the body,
often with the use of electrical stimulation. The application of medical
acupuncture improves circulation, normalizes nerve function, and improves
motion in injured joints. In addition, medical acupuncture releases
endorphins (the body’s natural painkillers) which speed healing and relax
inflamed muscle tissue.
There have been numerous trials
published in major medical journals that have demonstrating acupunctures
effectiveness in a variety of conditions (knee osteoarthritis, back pain,
headaches, etc.).
McMaster Contemporary Acupuncture
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Active Release Techniques ART®
Active Release Techniques is an advanced system of diagnosis and manual
treatment for soft tissue disorders resulting from Cumulative Trauma
Disorders (CTD), Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI), postural strain, sports
injuries and general wear and tear. ART® is a patented, state-of-the-art
soft tissue system that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments,
fascia and nerves.
Providers use their hands to
evaluate the texture, tightness, and movement of muscles, fascia, tendons
and nerves. Abnormal tissues are treated by combining precisely
directed tension with very specific patient movements.
ART® is used to allow for free and unimpeded movement of muscles, tendons,
nerves and joints, to allow for a dramatic change in comfort, flexibility
and strength. ART® is used to enhance and optimize your performance, improve
your form and function.
Headaches, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, shoulder pain, sciatica (nerve
pain),
plantar fascitis, knee pain, and tennis elbow are just a few of the
conditions treated with ART.
Dr. Michael Leahy performing ART on a nerve
entrapment
syndrome involving the rotator cuff
Active Release
Techniques ART®
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Trigenics™
Trigenics™
is a neurologically based manual treatment system that involves the
application of 3 treatment methodologies.
The 3 key components consist of;
1) activating specific neuromuscular reflexes, 2) biofeedback, and 3)
muscle manipulation. In essence, the treatment involves breathing, precise
patient motion, and the application of trigger points.
Trigenics™ is an effective
system for providing relief from a variety of neuro-musculosketal conditions
such as neck pain, headaches, TMJ disorders, sports injuries, and repetitive
strain disorders. It has also been used to improve neuro-muscular function
in patients with neurological conditions such as stroke, cerebral palsy, and
trigeminal neuralgia.
Trigenics™ is also used
for athletic performance enhancement and injury rehabilitation.
Trigenics™
Instrument Assisted Soft-Tissue Mobilization
Instruments used to enhance soft tissue treatment have been used for
centuries. Guasha and T-bar instruments are amongst some of the more common
tools used in the past. More recently Graston® and SASTM instruments have
been created and technique systems designed based on some of the recent
literature surrounding instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization or IASTM.
Recent literature with regards to the management of soft-tissue related
injuries have received increasing attention over the past few years.
Research revealed that specific types of soft-tissue mobilizations have
effects fibrobrasts. According to the research, fibroblast proliferation
plays a key role in the repair, regeneration, and maintenance of soft
tissues. The stimulation of these fibroblasts seem to be able to stimulate a
healing response in a variety of soft tissue structures. IASTM is also
thought to induce a controlled inflammatory response that helps to promote
healing.
"research by Gehlsen and Davidson demonstrated that increased pressure
using instrument-assisted soft-tissue mobilization increased fibroblastic
proliferation and the recreation of an inflammatory process facilitated
tendon healing".
Instruments are not only used in treatment but are also valuable in
examination or assessment of soft tissue injuries or dysfunction. Using
instruments can help to magnify dysfunctional changes in soft tissues that
normally would not be felt by the human hand alone.
More research is needed and is currently underway but IASTM is a
treatment option for a variety of soft tissue conditions.
Common conditions treated include:
▪ Chronic Plantar Fasciitis / osis
▪ Chronic Achilles Tendonitis /
osis
▪ Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
▪ Ilio-Tibial Band Syndrome
▪ Rotator cuff
▪ Tennis elbow / Lateral
Epicondylitis / osis
▪ Chronic lower back pain, etc..
Note: "osis" refers to a chronic hypoxic degenerative conditions
without clinical or histological signs of inflammation.
Literature revealed an absence of inflammatory mediators within tendons.
Therefore, in contrast to acute tendinitis, chronic tendinosis may not
respond well to rest, ice, and anti-inflammatory medications. IASTM,
ART, and eccentric exercise may be better suited for chronic tendon
injuries.
Davidson CJ, Ganion LR, Gehlsen GM, et al. Rat tendon morphologic and
functional changes resulting from soft tissue mobilization. Med Sci Sports
Exer 1997;29(3):313-319.
Gehlsen GM, Ganion LR, Helfst R. Fibroblast responses to variation in soft
tissue mobilization pressure. Med Sci Sports Exer 1999;31(4):531-535.
www.fasciaresearch.com
Neuro-Vascular Mobilizations
Neuro-Vascular Mobilizations will more commonly be described as either neurodynamic mobilizations,
neural mobilizations, nerve
flossing, nerve gliding, tensioners, or sliders. We felt it more
appropriate to coin the term neuro-vasclar mobilzation since both neuro and
vascular structure are being affected.
These types treatments are often used for those suffering from nerve
entrapment syndromes (carpal tunnel, entrapment of the sciatic nerve, etc.).
It has been proposed that these type s of exercises may help symptoms by
reducing intraneural edema (milking / pumping out the inflammation from
within nerves),
improving overall neural vascular movement with their adjacent soft tissues.
It has also been proposed to help reduce the risk of scar tissue formation.
Neuro-Vascular-Mobilizations may help to reduce pain and discomfort and is a
treatment option for a variety of conditions
▪ Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
▪ Lower back and leg pain
▪ Neck and arm pain
▪ Prevention in the aging population
Sept.Coppieters MW; Butler DS. Manual Therapy 2008; 13: 213-221
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Functional Training & Rehabilitation
Conditions that do not resolve
completely, or that have a tendency to return are often due to a lack of
conditioning. Functional training and rehabilitation are often regarded as
the missing link in injury recovery, performance enhancement, and injury
prevention.
The missing link!
*Chiropractic
Fellowship in Rehabilitation (Year 3 complet)
-status in progress-
In
order to obtain Fellowship status in Chiropractic Rehabilitation in
Canada,
as of September 30, 2005, you must complete the following:
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300 hours of classroom instruction
including all associated examinations (eg. CMCC’s Chiropractic
Rehabilitation Program) or equivalent as approved by the CCRS(c).
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Shown an advanced level of proficiency
by obtaining a grade of at least 80% in each examinations.
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Written four scientific book reviews
of publishable quality.
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Written four case reports of
publishable quality.
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Written one literature review
manuscript of publishable quality.
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Completed one major research project
of scientifically admissible quality.
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Sit an examination that is conducted
by the CCRS(C) in an OSCE format. The date of such examination is
conditional of the number of candidates.
CMCC Rehabilitation Fellowship
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Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
The National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) brings together a
diverse group of professionals from the sport science, athletic, allied
health and fitness professions. These individuals are all in pursuit of
achieving a common goal - utilizing proper strength training and
conditioning practices to improve athletic performance and fitness.
CSCS certification is one of the highest and longest-running
distinctions in personal training. It is widely accepted and respected in
the world of competitive athletics and general fitness. Over twenty years
ago, the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) created this
certification program to identify exercise professionals who meet stringent
educational and performance standards.
National
Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA)
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Nutrition & Lifestyle Coach (BPHE, DC)
Nutrition & lifestyle factors
have a large role to play in both your recovery from injury or illness, and
your health in general. An in depth analysis into your diet & lifestyle may
help to uncover hidden reasons or related contributing agents to the
problems your suffering from. From a wellness and performance enhancement
perspective nutritional & lifestyle influence should not be overlooked. It
is well known that nutritional and lifestyle factors are contributing to the
chronic disease we suffer today, and that poor dietary and lifestyle habits
lead can to poor performance
Programs
· Sport
Nutrition
· Weight
Management (loss / gain / maintain)
· Body
Composition Analysis
· General
Health & Wellness
· Vegetarian
/ Vegan / Raw Food Nutrition
· Menu
Planning
· Diabetic
Education
· Targeted
Supplementation & Superfoods
· Strength
& Conditioning Programs
· Core
Stability & Back Conditioning
· Cardiovascular
Conditioning Programs
· Stress
Management Education
Laurentian University (BPHE)
Canadian Memorial
Chiropractic College (DC)
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Custom Orthotics & Footwear
It's
important to understand that your feet have direct impact on the rest of
your body and support you with each step. The importance of your feet and
lower leg alignment can be compared to that of the foundation on a building.
A small abnormality in foot function or a weak foundation in that matter can
have a large impact higher up in the body.
Knee, hip, low back, and / or neck pain may be a sign of weakened and / or
mal-aligned feet. Lack of proper care, ill-fitting shoes and general foot
neglect are responsible for the majority of foot problems.
Custom designed orthotics and / or footwear along with a complete
examination, a trial of conservative treatment for the involved painful
areas, and a home based exercise program should help alleviate or manage
most painful conditions.
Custom orthotic Prescription
In order to provide a higher level of care for our clients we use a
combination of past medical history, orthopedic physical examination,
postural analysis, video gait analysis, functional testing, and semi-weight
bearing neutral foam casting or non-weight bearing slipper casting in our
orthotic prescriptions.
What is a semi-weight bearing neutral cast?
Semi-weight bearing neutral foam casting technique creates a cast of your
feet. The orthotic laboratories can then create a mold from this cast
impression and develop an orthotic device accordingly. The foot is
positioned in a sub-talar neutral position. This position is used since
it has been determined to be the position of maximal stability for your
feet.
Examination findings from your clinical history, orthopedic examination,
video gait analysis, functional testing, and postural analysis are
recorded and sent to a orthotic laboratory with your foam casting
impressions in order to construct your custom foot orthotics.
Labs
The Orthotic
Group,
Orthotic
Energy, etc....
Sole Supports
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Revolutionary Custom Orthotic Design -
*Sole Supports are the only custom orthotics available today based on a
completely new paradigm (MASS position) that was developed to actually
change foot posture and function during weight-bearing activities.
read
on.....
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Kinesiotaping
The Kinesio Taping Method originated in Japan
in 1973. The Method was founded and developed by Kenzo Kase DC, a
practicing chiropractor in Japan and the United States. The application of
Kinesio Tape is used to decrease pain, reduce swelling and inflammation,
improve lymphatic flow, relaxed cramped muscles, improve muscle strength,
support joint function, and increase body awareness.
The Kinesio Taping Method is currently
practiced by a variety of health care providers including Chiropractors
(DC), Physiotherapists (PT), Occupational Therapists (OT), Massage
Therapists (RMT), Athletic Therapists (AT), and Sport Medicine Physicians
(MD).
Low
Back Application Shoulder Application Foot Application
Images Copyright© by Kinesio Taping® Association
In contrast to traditional athletic tape, which
was meant to provide rigid bracing for joints and related structures, the
Kinesio Taping Method is used to assist, give support to and to
prevent over-contraction of muscles. In essence, facilitating normal
muscle, joint, and circulatory function.
Typical "Athletic Tape" wrap for an ankle sprain
Kinesio Tape is often used in conjunction with other modalities including
cryotherapy (ice), heat, electro-stimulation such as Microccurent and Tens,
Acupuncture, Myofascial Release Therapies such as Active Release Therapy,
and exercise therapy. Kinesio Tape is used in hospitals, private clinics,
universities, high schools, and with professional, Olympic, and recreational
athletes.
Neck
Application Wrist Application Forearm Application
Images Copyright© by Kinesio Taping® Association
www.kinesiotaping.com
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Whole Body Vibration Training
exercise examples click here
Whole body vibration (WBV) training has been gaining in popularity over
last few years. It was pioneered in the 1960s as part of the Russian
Space Program to counter-act the loss of muscle strength and bone density
experienced by cosmonauts during space missions “anti-gravity
situations”. The technology was later discovered by the rest of Europe and is now being used in a variety
of medical, fitness, and health institutions throughout the world.
Scientific literature currently supports a variety of usages; improved
muscle strength, enhanced bone mineral density, joint health, body
composition, etc.
Sessions typically last from 5-10 minutes
and are preformed 3 times per week. Who does not have 10 minutes in the
day to give yourself a full body massage! It just feels so good.
Vibration training is safe for those of all
ages. It’s relatively easy to learn and because of its bone building,
strength and circulatory benefits it’s great for the whole family.
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Increase muscle strength
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Improve flexibility
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Strengthen your “core”
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Reduce chronic pain (back)
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Injury rehabilitation
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Enhance & maintain bone mineral density
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Burn calories and improve your
metabolism
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Stimulate the lymphatic system
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Improve circulation
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Improve cellulite appearance
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Enhance general mood
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Stimulate neurotransmitter release
“serotonin”
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Enhance growth hormone and testosterone
WBV training does offer you a competitive edge, however to achieve overall
health, fitness, and vitality it’s important to make sure you focus on a
healthy diet and an active lifestyle in general.
Contraindications:
If you have
any pre-existing medical conditions, are pregnant, or have any sort of
implant please seek advice and guidance from your primary health care
provider before using any form of vibration plate
Research:
Check the research out for yourself:
www.pubmed.com (type in whole body vibration as a keyword).
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PowerCranks™ Training & Rehabilitation
Powercranks™ use a patented
one-way clutch system in each crank arm. Basically, Powercranks™ are
a modification to a traditional bicycle crank arm that allows each leg to
peddle independently of one another. In traditional cranks one leg /
crank will drive the opposite side. This is easy to see on your
regular exercise or outdoor bicycle, simply peddle with your right leg
only and you will see that the opposite / left peddle / crank arm moves.
This would not happen on powercranks™, you have to peddle each leg
independently with no help or compensation form the other leg.
Q. Why did we decide to
include these cranks in our clinic? A. Simple, Powercranks™
enables us to detect and correct muscular imbalances in healthy
individuals. It also provides an excellent tool for rehabilitation
and performance training, no longer can patient or athletes compensate
with their other leg.
Some of the benefits proposed:
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Enable each leg to drive the bike
without the help of the other leg.
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Reduce the dead spot in the pedal
stroke.
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Fully un-weight on the upstroke
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Train major lower extremity
muscle groups
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Balance the muscle effort
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Improve coordination
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Increase your basal metabolic
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Fully train the hip flexor and
hamstring muscles
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Build core strength, balance, and
fitness
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Use in rehabilitation since the
good leg cannot assist the bad leg
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Improve running ability in a
non-impact environment
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Lower the risk of injury
Most people are simply amazed at
how quickly they "burn" out on the powercranks. Once people get the
hang of the new peddle stroke (skill acquisition) they normally "burn" out
within a minute or so on their first attempt. In the majority of
people we will be able to detect both a right / left strength imbalance
and a fore / aft imbalance. The fore / aft imbalance is simply the
difference between your hip flexor and hamstring strength versus your hip
extensors and quadriceps strength. Most people will be a lot
stronger with their hip extensors and quadriceps and will have a tendency
to "burn" out quickly on the powercranks when they are required to use
relatively weaker hip flexor and hamstring muscles
Overall an excellent tool for
performance training, rehabilitation, and overall musculoskeletal health.
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Infrared Sauna Therapy
Online booking
click here
Sauna user guide & instructions
click here
Why Infrared?
Clinic Hours - by
appointment
Collingwood
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Monday 8-4:30pm
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Wednesday 8-6pm
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Friday 8-4:30pm
Penetanguishene
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Tuesday 8-5pm
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Thursday 8-5pm
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drrene@synergywellnesscentre.com
(705) 446-5828 (Collingwood), (705) 734-4334
(Penetanguishene)
