If you seek relief from shoulder pain, knee pain, wrist pain, carpal tunnelsyndrome, ankle pain, low back pain, headache, sports injuries, elbow pain, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, foot pain, heel pain, Achillies pain or tendonitis then we have a solution for you. Our wide range of services and therapies offered at our Toronto Clinic consists of Chiropractic care, Rehabilitation, Nutritionist Consultation, Acupuncture, Physiotherapy, Massage Therapy, Shockwave Therapy, Graston Technique Soft Tissue Therapy, Personal Training and Laser Therapy.

Services

Chiropractic

Chiropractic is from Greek words meaning done by hand. Doctors of Chiropractic are concerned with how the body's nerves, muscles and joints function as a whole. They focus on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders of the body. They are specialists in using manipulations of joints to improve range of motion, flexibilty, and to restore proper function. Chiropractic is one of the most popular alternative therapies currently available. Some would say it now qualifies as mainstream treatment as opposed to complementary medicine. Chiropractic treatment is covered by many insurance plans. It has become well-accepted treatment for acute pain and problems of the spine, including low back pain and whiplash.  Source: Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Our practioners are experienced in treating the causes of low back pain, neck pain, headache, shoulder pain, wrist pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow and foot pain at our Toronto rehab centre.

Sports Specialty

Our Toronto team of sports medicine professionals is trained in the unique injuries that result from acute trauma or repetitive stress associated with athletic activities. Sports injuries can affect bones or soft tissue (ligaments, muscles, tendons).  Children tend to be more affected than adults due to immature reflexes, an inability to recognize and evaluate risks and underdeveloped coordination. Injury rates are highest for athletes that participate in contact sports but individual activities account for the most serious injuries. In the case of childhood sports injuries between one half to two thirds of childhood sports injuries occur during practice or in the course of unorganized athletic activity.

Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy is the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body including muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and joints. Massage therapy helps alleviate the soft tissue discomfort associated with everyday and occupational stresses, muscular over-use and many chronic pain conditions. If employed early enough after accidents involving trauma and injury, massage therapy can greatly reduce the development of painful muscular patterning.

Our Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) is fully trained to help relieve:

Inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and tendonitis

Stress relief and associated conditions

Headaches and migraines

Muscle and related conditions such as spasms, strains and sprains

Sports Injuries
Back pain

Repetitive strain injury

Circulatory and respiratory problems

Pregnancy and labour discomfort

Post-injury and post surgical rehabilitation

And many other conditions…

Source: Ontario Massage Therapists Association

The regulating body for the profession is the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario and the Ontario Massage Therapists Association represents therapists. (www.omta.com)

Physiotherapy

We can provide physiotherapy treatment which is defined as: the treatment of disorders with physical agents and methods, such as massage, manipulation, therapeutic exercises, cold, heat (including shortwave and microwave diathermy and ultrasonic heat), hydrotherapy, electrical stimulation, and light to assist in habilitating or rehabilitating patients and in restoring function after an illness or injury. Our physiotherapy rehab specialist brings many years of experience to our practice including a focus in sports physiotherapy. Source: Mosby's Medical, Nursing, & Allied Health Dictionary, Edition 5, 1998 p6C28

Shockwave Therapy 

Shockwave Therapy is a revolutionary rehab technique that uses acoustic waves to effectively treat chronic pain such as tennis elbow, tendinosis of the shoulder, pain under strain at the knee cap and painful inflammation under the heal. Radial shockwaves are high-energy acoustic waves that are transmitted through the surface of the spread radially (spherically) into the body. With Shockwave Therapy the body responds with increased metabolic activity around the site of the pain. This stimulates and accelerates the healing process.

For more information see Dr. Kazemi’s article on Shockwave Therapy rehab.

Low Level Laser Therapy

Scientifically suggested for pain relief and treatment of rheumatic arthritis, arthritis and osteo arthritis.

Also relieves many acute and chronic conditions, mirgraine headaches, back pain, sport injuries, and hard to heal wounds.

Non-invasive alternative to prescription or over the counter medication with no reported side effects.

How Does Low Level Laser Therapy Work?

Low level lasers  supply energy to the body in the form of non-thermal photons of light. Light waves in the near infared ranges penetrate the skin deepest of all waves in the visible spectrum.

Low level laser light waves penetrate deeply into the skin with both anti- inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects.

Physiological Effects or Benefits

Bio-stimulation, improved metabolism, increase of cell metabolism

Improved blood circulation

Analgesic effect (Decrease Pain)

Anti-inflammatory and anti edematous effect

stimulation of wound healing

Acupuncture is one of the main forms of treatment in traditional Chinese medicine. It involves the use of sharp, thin needles that are inserted in the body at very specific points. This process is believed to adjust and alter the body’s energy flow into healthier patterns, and is used to treat a wide variety of illnesses and health conditions. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends acupuncture as an effective treatment for over forty medical problems, including allergies, respiratory conditions, gastrointestinal disorders, gynecological problems, nervous conditions, and disorders of the eyes, nose and throat, and childhood illnesses, among others. Acupuncture has been used in the treatment of alcoholism and substance abuse. It is an effective and low-cost treatment for headaches and chronic pain, associated with problems like back injuries and arthritis. It has also been used to supplement invasive Western treatments like chemotherapy and surgery. Acupuncture is generally most effective when used as prevention or before a health condition becomes acute, but it has been used to help patients suffering from cancer and AIDS. Acupuncture is limited in treating conditions or traumas that require surgery or emergency care (such as for broken bones).  Source: Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, Jan 1, 2001

Graston Technique Soft Tissue Therapy

The Graston Technique is an innovative, patented form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization that enables clinicians to effectively break down scar tissue and fascial restrictions. The Technique utilizes specially designed stainless steel instruments  to specifically detect and effectively treat areas exhibiting soft tissue fibrosis or chronic inflammation. For the patient this decreases overall time of treatment, fosters faster rehabilitation/recovery, reduces the need for anti-inflammatory medication and resolves chronic conditions thought to be permanent.  Source: www.grastontechnique.com

Custom Made Orthotics, shoes and Sandals

Since the structure of your foot supports your entire weight the slightest misalignment of muscles and bones can cause many different problems. The symptoms of faulty foot mechanics may begin with any of the following: a) localized foot pain b) bunions, hammer toes, 3) arch, heel pain 4) leg, knee pain 5) hip or back pain, even neck pain. Our health care professionals can provide custom orthotics to help correct your specific body imbalance right in our Toronto rehab centre.  

Custom made/pre-made braces for knee, ankle, wrist, etc,

We carry a wide range of braces in our Toronto rehab centre from such well-known manufacturers as Donjoy, BioSkin, Mueller, Champion, Trainers Choice, Tempur and ThermoSkin. Many of these can be custom fitted to address your unique physical needs.

Personal training

Our personal training facilitator will work with you to help achieve your own personal training goals through a program that stresses nutrition and exercise. Whatever your fitness needs are we can help you whether you want to lose weight, tone-up, build muscles, prepare for a race or increase stamina we have a personal training program for you.

Nutritionist Consultation

Our nutritionist is an accomplished practioner in the health and wellness sector as a lecturer, trainer and fitness professional who can work with you to tailor an optimal diet for your needs.

Rehabilitation consultation