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Chiropractic
Chiropractors are one of the largest primary-contact health care professions in Ontario. The care is a non-invasive, hands-on health care profession that diagnoses, treats, and helps and ultimately prevents disorders and conditions related to the spine, nervous and musculoskeletal system.
QUALIFICATIONS
A Doctor of Chiropractic has undergone a minimum of three years of undergraduate education; four years full-time academic and clinical study at a Chiropractic institution, including a one-year internship. A chiropractor does not prescribe drugs, but may make a referral to medical specialists for such treatment if appropriate.
APPROACH
Doctors of chiropractic use a combination of treatments, all of which are predicated on the specific needs of the individual patient. This includes:
Taking a thorough history, physical and diagnosing a patient’s area of complaint.
Developing and carrying out a comprehensive and individualized treatment plan.
Chiropractors believe in treating the individual as a whole and focus on how a patient’s musculoskeletal and nervous system function in relation to the whole body. The individual treatment plan may incorporate:
Chiropractic adjustments or mobilizations of the affected joint
Soft tissue release techniques
Cold laser, IFC or ultrasound, acupuncture and rehabilitative exercise
Chiropractic care is a very cost effective approach to treating both neck and back pain. Back pain is the leading cause of:
Medical visits and hospitalizations
Restricted physical activity
Use of prescription (and non-prescription) drugs
Low back pain affects 85% of working populations and 50% of sufferers claim back pain affects their quality of life and limits recreational activities.
Massage Therapy
Massage therapy is the manipulation of soft tissues of the body including, muscles, connective tissues, tendons, ligaments and joints. Massage Therapy is a clinically-oriented healthcare option that helps alleviate the discomfort associated with every day and occupational stresses, muscular over-use and many chronic pain conditions. Massage therapy should be provided by a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT). An RMT is registered with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario, in accordance with the Regulated Health Professionals Act and the Massage Therapy Act. Massage therapy can be used to treat both acute and chronic conditions. RMTs can work with a variety of patient in the treatment of illness, injury rehabilitation and disability. Massage therapy can be beneficial to a wide variety of acute and chronic conditions
BENEFITS
The benefits of massage therapy include:
Improving joint mobility
Improving circulation
Improving lymphatic drainage
Reducing muscular tension
Reducing or eliminating pain
Massage therapy is also known for treating:
Inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and tendinitis
Stress relief and associated conditions
Headaches and migraines
Muscle and related conditions such as spasms, strains and sprains
Back pain
Repetitive strain injury
Circulatory and respiratory problems
Pregnancy and labour discomfort
Post-injury and post-surgical rehabilitation
Many other conditions.
Osteopath
Osteopathy is the practice of restoring motion to all parts of the body so as to regain healthy function. Osteopathy is a drug-free, non-invasive manual therapy that aims to improve health across all body systems by manipulating and strengthening the musculoskeletal framework. Osteopathic treatment focuses on the joints, muscles, and spine aiming to positively affect the body’s nervous, circulatory and lymphatic systems. This includes:
Joint and soft tissue motion
Cranial, visceral and nervous system motion
The normal flow of blood and lymph to ensure the delivery of nutrition and oxygen and the removal of toxins
Past injuries and chronically stressful circumstances can put a body in restrictive patterns of function which limit how the body can deal with daily stresses and new injuries. Osteopathic manual practitioners use safe, gentle and precise techniques to:
Restore motion
Alleviate strain
Reduce pain
Restore a restful state to promote healing and bring the body into a healthy balance
Osteopathic philosophy views the body as a living, biological and integrated functioning organism. Osteopathy also recognizes that the body is a dynamic form that is intimately integrated with a life force that expresses our vitality and zest for life. Osteopathy is uniquely positioned to understand the body in a modern medical perspective and yet offer a natural alternative to pain relief without using pills or needles. The holistic approach of osteopathy is unparalleled.
OSTEOPATHIC TREATMENT METHODS INCLUDE:
Soft tissue manipulation
The osteopathic articular technique
Cranial osteopathy
Visceral manipulation
Physiotherapy
Combining their in-depth knowledge of the body and how it works with specialized hands-on clinical skills to assess, diagnose and treat symptoms of illness, injury or disability – Physiotherapists are play a significant role in health promotion and treatment of injury and disease. All physiotherapists registered to practise in Canada are qualified to provide safe and effective physiotherapy. Each must:
Have met national entry-level education and practice standards
Have successfully passed a standardized physiotherapy competence examination prior to being registered with the college of physiotherapists in their province/territory
IMPROVING YOUR QUALITY OF LIFE
Physiotherapy is a client-focused health profession dedicated to improving quality of life by:
Promoting optimal mobility, physical activity and overall health and wellness
Preventing disease, injury, and disability
Managing acute and chronic conditions, activity limitations, and participation restrictions
Improving and maintaining optimal functional independence and physical performance
Rehabilitating injury and the effects of disease or disability with therapeutic exercise programs and other interventions
Educating and planning maintenance and support programs to prevent re-occurrence, re-injury or functional decline
Kinesiology
Kinesiology is the scientific study of human movement, performance and function. The practice of kinesiology incorporates the sciences of biomechanics, anatomy and physiology and considers neuroscience and psychosocial factors. Kinesiologists use evidence-based research to treat and prevent injury and disease and to improve movement and performance. Kinesiologists work with people of all ages and physical abilities in many settings to help them achieve their health and wellness goals and improve their quality of life. Some areas of kinesiology practice include:
- Health promotion
- Injury rehabilitation
- Chronic disease management
- Ergonomics and workplace safety
- Fitness and athletics
- Return to work planning and disability management
- Public health
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