Our therapists use a variety of hands on techniques to both accurately assess and efficiently treat patients. Specialized training through the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (orthodiv.org) allows for accurate diagnosis and faster recovery. Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapists (FCAMPT) have taken extensive post-graduate training and have received international recognition in hands on techniques (http://manippt.org).

Both IMS and IDN are forms of dry needling where an acupuncture needle is inserted into a taught band in a shortened muscle or near the nerve root in order to cause a reflex relaxation of the muscle, a micro trauma to stimulate natural healing, and create an action potential to restore normal nerve conduction.  This technique can be extremely useful to treat chronic pain, myofascial pain syndromes, many sports injuries, and overuse injuries.  For more information visit: http://www.istop.org

At South Simcoe Physiotherapy we have training in the Shift Concussion Management Program (http://shiftconcussion.ca).  Using this program as a basis, we thoroughly assess the individual systems often effected in a concussion using a variety of tests, as well as cognitive tools such as imPact.  Once an accurate assessment has been performed, we develop a multi-faceted rehabilitation strategy to return the individual to optimal function.

Physiotherapists with specialized training in pelvic health can be effective in treating individuals with both urinary incontinence and pelvic pain.  Thorough examination allows the therapist to determine root causes for the dysfunction and treat effectively educate and treat the individual.  For more information on pelvic health and physiotherapy please visit: http://pelvichealthsolutions.ca/

Acupuncture is rooted in Tradtional Chinese Medicine and uses tiny needles which are inserted into various points in the body.  Acupuncture stimulates the body’s natural healing mechanisms and is effective in treating a variety of conditions including headaches, back pain, neck pain, various overuse and sports injuries.  Our therapists have training in acupuncture through Acupuncture Canada ( https://www.acupuncturecanada.org)

Shockwave is a non-invasive way to treat many muscular, tendinous, ligamentous, and bone problems that lead to pain and loss of function. Briefly stated it uses strong energy pulses to stimulate increased blood flow and metabolism allowing regeneration of damaged tissue. A phenomenon called “micro-cavitation” occurs where “bubbles’ expand and burst creating a force that penetrates damaged tissue and stimulates cell reparation. Shockwave is especially effective in treating issues that have been unresponsive to other conservative methods.

Exercise is an essential part of all rehabilitation programs. In order to restore normal muscle length and strength, correct biomechanical faults and return to function, exercises need to be specifically tailored to suit individual needs.

Our clinic is pleased to offer Don Joy custom braces http://www.donjoy.ca to aid in conditions such as ACL tears, meniscus injuries, knee osteoarthritis and more.

Gait analysis is useful in determining biomechanical irregularities during either walking or running that are either causing or are caused by a certain condition or injury.  Gait analysis can also help to identify inefficiencies that may be reducing performance in runners.

We use multiple tools to analyze a person’s gait.  First, we use our physiotherapy backgrounds and knowledge of biomechanics.  By observing someone walking/running/using the treadmill (and perhaps recording them) we can often identify these major faults.  A biomechanical exam can also aid in this process through identifying structural limitations.  Finally, we also use state of the art software developed at the University of Calgary called Kinetigait (http://3dgaitanalysis.com).  This product allows us to analyze a person’s gait in 3D and real time, and play it back easily identifying correctable maladaptive patterns and thereby improving performance and lessening injury.

Massage therapy is a form of hands in treatment that affects the body’s soft tissues such as the muscles, connective tissue, ligaments, tendons and joints. Massage therapy can have therapeutic effects on the muscular, circulatory, and nervous systems. For more information on Registered massage therapy please visit: https://www.rmtao.com

Holistic Nutrition is a natural approach to health that uses evidence-based techniques for diet, lifestyle and detoxification. Instead of focusing on just one aspect of the person, holistic nutrition evaluates the complete health history, emotional state, lifestyle habits and current diet habits of an individual to determine the root cause of his or her health issues. A 6-week nutrition and supplementation protocol can get the client on track with relieving ailments such as digestive issues, hormonal imbalance, depression/anxiety, skin disorders, disease prevention, fatigue, weight management, and more.

Metabolic balance® is an innovative all-natural nutrition program that brings balance to your hormones, optimizes your health, and leads to a new invigorating lifestyle resulting in successful long term weight management. It is backed by over 25 years of scientific study and is managed by dedicated physicians and nutritional scientists.

The foundation of the program is its unique capability to develop a truly personalized nutrition plan based upon an in-depth analysis of your unique blood values, medical history and personal likes/dislikes. Your personalized nutrition plan acts as your “road-map”, indicating exactly which natural foods you should eat in order to orchestrate the biochemical changes needed for reaching your desirable weight and health goals. There are no prescribed injections, pills, shakes, or proprietary foods. You are not required to count “points” or calories and your local grocery store and farmer’s market can provide you with all of the wholesome foods that you need.