Children:
As parents, we remain concerned about our children achieving appropriate
development milestones, and are often worried about physical conditions
that seem to be dismissed by some professionals.
A session with one of the physiotherapists at the Clinic will
assist you in better understanding and managing these physical
concerns. Wry neck, floppy baby syndrome, cerebral palsy, hemi-paresis,
club-feet, congenital amputations are some of the conditions often
seen.
Fitness
for Everyone
The importance of physical activity and conditioning regardless
of age or medical problem is an important part of ‘Wellness’.
This individually designed program will incorporate your own goals,
needs and lifestyle into a safe and effective physical strengthening
routine, allowing you to maintain or enhance your current physical
activity.
Gardening
Working
in the garden is exercise! But when stiff joints and sore muscles
are strained and make the work difficult and painful, gardening
activities are no longer fun.
There are many products and gardening tools on the market today
that can make gardening enjoyable again. A visit with your physiotherapist
will assess your work ‘technique’, provide exercises
to improve you strength and balance and help you return to one
of your favourite outdoor ‘sports’.
Gardening & arthritis:
http://arthritis.about.com/od/gardening
Preventing Injuries while Gardening: www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/70378.php
(Australian Osteopathic Association)
Home,
Fitness Club, Work and Hospital Visits
Physiotherapists and other Clinic staff members can treat or consult
with patients ‘wherever’ they are in the community.
Medico-Legal
or Disability Assessments
Providing realistic and objective information on a patient’
ability to return to their pre-morbid condition (the condition
they were in before the trauma or event), can assist with resolution
of personal injury or 
disability
claims.
For further information, click Medico-Legal
Assessments on the Front screen.
Musician's
injuries:
Musicians
are very prone to injury. Even experienced musicians are at high
risk for developing repetitive strain injuries and postural problems
as a result of long hours of practice- often with a compromised
playing style. With a little patience, ’behavioural modification’
and attention paid to resolving muscle imbalances, the physiotherapist
can assist the musician return to intense playing without pain.
Preventing Injuries:
www.musicianshealth.com
Osteoporosis
Program
Osteoporosis means ‘porous bone’ and is a disease
where the bone loses its density and becomes fragile.
The Osteoporosis Program provides preventative strategies for
those at risk as well as continuous rehabilitation for people
diagnosed with osteoporosis who may have fractures.
For further information, click Osteoporosis
on the main screen.
Pain
Management
Pain is a signal- that something does not feel right in our body.
By understanding both the physical and emotional dimensions of
pain, pain can better be controlled and improved function achieved.
Programs and treatment is based on our current understanding of
physiology, anatomy and pharmacology.
A special chronic pain program of The Downtown Clinic is called
Encompass. Realistic treatment foals and time lines are developed,
assisting the patient in returning to a more productive lifestyle/
For further information” click Pain Management
Running
Running or jogging is a great cardio-vascular (fitness) exercise
but takes its toll on many joints and muscles. Runners must be
‘in shape’ to run so that they do not injure themselves.
Many do not realize the stress and strain made on many muscles
who now have to work ‘together’ to provide the strength
and endurance needed for this activity.
The physiotherapists at The Downtown Clinic are able to assess
muscle weakness (hips, low back are the main culprits) discuss
the use of orthotics and proper shoe-wear and help you develop
a graduated program of stretching, strengthening and endurance
training.
Ensuring you can stay on your feet – and run- without any
discomfort will make your exercise program both beneficial and
enjoyable.
Running Injuries:
http://orthopedics.about.com/cs/sportsmedicine/a/runninginjury.htm
Women and Running: www/copacabanarunners.net/iwomen/html
Seating
& Mobility:
Maintaining your independence often means adapting to ‘change’.
Often the use of a cane, walker or wheelchair may help you to
achieve better function.
This comprehensive, individualized, physiotherapy –based
program will assess your physical abilities and make treatment
suggestions. The physiotherapist can also recommend and provide
you information on obtaining these devices.
For further information, click on Seating
& Mobility on the main screen.
Tempero-Mandibular
Joint (TMJ ) Program
The tempero-mandibular joint is located between the temporal bone
on the side of your skull (yours upper jaw) and the upper part
of the mandible bone (your lower jaw).Tempero-mandibular (TMJ)
joint or tempero-mandibular dysfunction (TMD) refers to problems,
and usually pain with the TMJ and the muscles in the face and
neck. People with TMD may experience headaches, neck pain and/
or stiffness, a tired or tight feeling in the jaw and even at
times problems beyond (referred) the TMJ itself, i.e. into the
teeth.
TMJ is often a component of pain resultant from whiplash-type
accidents or other neck pain.
A complete assessment of the jaw and neck includes obtaining information
on postural alignment and muscle imbalances. The use of ultra-sound,
TENS, heat and exercises will assist with resolution of symptoms.
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Physiotherapy
or Physical Therapy has been a recognized medical discipline for
over 100 years.
Some
causes of pain problems include injuries sustained in car accidents,
slip and falls, work injuries and fibromyalgia.