Our Services
GLA:D Canada
8-week education and supervised group exercise program developed in Denmark
Suitable for those with stiff or painful knees / hips due to osteoarthritis
Research from GLA:DTM in Denmark showed positive long term outcomes in 10,000 participants, including the following at one-year follow-up:
Pain intensity decreased by 27%
Pain medication use for knee / hip patients decreased by 37% / 45%, respectively
Self-reported physical activity levels increased by more than 30%
Percentage of participants on sick leave decreased from 30% to 20
Who can enroll in the GLA:DTM Canada Program?
Anyone experiencing knee/hip OA symptoms, with mild to severe symptoms
People who are waiting for joint replacement surgery
GLADTM Canada is made up of 2-3 education session and 12 exercise sessions:
2-3 Education sessions, each 90-minutes long, covering topics such as:
What is osteoarthritis, risk factors, and symptoms
Current available treatments for osteoarthritis
How to self-manage symptoms
Why and how exercise can help with your osteoarthritis
Why and how exercise can help with your osteoarthritis
12 Supervised group-exercise sessions, 60 minutes each, 2 x a week for 6 weeks, led by a certified therapist, in small groups 4-6 people so the client gets more one on one coaching. These sessions the patients will:
Learn how to control movements and proper posture
Build muscular strength through functional exercises
Learn how to apply these exercises to everyday activities
Yoga
You cannot always control what goes on outside, but you can control what goes on inside…’
Health benefits of Yoga include;
Improve balance, strength and posture
Better all-round fitness
Weight loss
Increased energy
Reduce stress
Call or book on line for a Yoga session at the Aurora Clinic
on Thursday’s
7:00 - 8:00pm
Custom Orthotics
Your feet play a huge role for any daily activities.
Your feet are sensors & stabilizers and allows you to help balance during standing and walking
Your feet are the only parts of the body that is in contact with the earth
People with extreme low arches (over-pronation) may add unnecessary stress on knee, hip and low back joints thereby contribute to ↑ risk of injury
Extreme high arch (over-supination) feet have poor ability to absorb shock from the ground thereby it can contribute to ↑ risk of injury
Those who are experiencing foot symptoms should consider orthotic inserts
Compression Clothing
Compression clothing (socks, sleeves, shorts, etc.) are worn by elite level athletes or runners to help improve performance and facilitate recovery
↑ running endurance, muscle temperature, circulation & recovery process
↓ rate of injury, muscle pain and inflammation
Running Biomechanical Assessment
The comprehensive assessment will be performed by one of our running biomechanical experts and will consist of:-
Video analysis of your running mechanics on a treadmill from multiple angles
Graphic analysis of your cadence/ vertical oscillation/ground contact time/ ground contact time which allows us to see where improvements can be made to improve your running efficiency
Testing of key areas for strength, endurance and flexibility
Data collection of past injuries
Data collection of performance in your races
Analysis of your running shoes and foot posture along with your running mechanics to determine if you are in the correct type of running shoe
From all the data gathered, we can compile a detailed program of areas that need to be worked on. W
e offer group training programs or individual sessions where our team of experts will work with you to:
Strengthen critical areas
Correct abnormal/inefficient movement patterns/running posture
Ensure that you have good mobility through the critical joints/myofascial structures
Correct breathing patterns.
Facial Neuromuscular Retraining
Facial nerve paralysis or weakness can result from conditions like Bell’s palsy, Acoustic Neuromas and other tumours, herpes zoster, facial trauma and congenital problems. Patients with any of these conditions may benefit from facial neuromuscular retraining, even years after onset.
Facial neuromuscular retraining is a treatment approach individualized to each patient, based on a detailed assessment at the first appointment. The goal of treatment is to relief any facial muscle tension and discomfort, improve facial movements and symmetry and to decrease any involuntary muscle contractions.
Treatment techniques include various facial relaxation techniques (such as self-stretching and massage) and specific exercises to retrain facial movement. Patients are taught what they can do at home and return to the clinic for treatment progressions.
Frequency of clinic sessions is discussed and planned at the initial visit.
Treatment techniques are based on research that have proved efficacy.
Sports Injury Rehabilitation
Our Physiotherapists will work with you to provide a thorough rehabilitation program which will encourage a number of benefits including;
Restoring full functions as soon as possible
A faster recovery and return to sport
Strengthening weakened muscle groups
Reducing any pain and inflammation
Maintaining cardiovascular fitness whilst you are out of sport
Minimizing the risk of future injuries
Improving your flexibility and coordination
Advice on correct footwear and equipment
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Chiropractic
Dr. Harper
Chiropractic Treatments
Diversified, Activator & Drop Piece
Modalities:
Acupuncture
Low Level Laser Therapy
IFC
Ultrasound
Products:
Orthotics