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Topics included current techniques for the treatment of concussions and how to help people return to sport after injury. Course was organized by the Orthopeadics division of the Ontario Physiotherapy Association. Lecturers included Dr. Chantal Vaidyanath, a physiatrist who works with Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, St. Michaels Hospital and Synergy Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, specializing in treating patients with Traumatic Brain Injuries. Dr. Michael Hutchison, Director of the Concussion Program at the David L MacIntosh Sports Medicine Clinic and an Associate Professor at U of T. And Jacque van Irssel, a physiotherapist and PhD Student with U of O who has extensive experience treating patients with concussion. She is also an educator of physiotherapists on the management of post concussion symptoms.

On Saturday May 2nd, Ann Botham (Managing partner, on right) volunteered for in a Special Olympics event. As a physiotherapist she completed fitness tests for the athletes. The athletes came from all over the world. Participating in the event was a lot of fun. There were other physiotherapists and students of physiotherapy participating in the day.

We’d like to extend a warm welcome to Eliane Antar Crespin, she’s our new Neuro Therapist starting at York Rehab. She has a special interest in the evaluation and treatment of individuals with difficulty moving their limbs due to disease or brain injury. Eliane is originally from Brazil, she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy in 1997 from the University of the City of Sao Paulo. In 2010 she completed the Ontario Internationally Educated Physical Therapy Bridging Program at Ryerson University. She’s currently a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and the BIG – Bobath Interest Group .

We are glad to have you on board Eliane! For more info on Elaine, see her bio.

PLEASE NOTE: OUR FREE WALKING GROUP WILL RESUME IN THE SPRING 2018.

Lets motivate each other. Join us on a walk together with Nordixx (or without) poles every Wednesday. We meet as a group but you walk at your own pace. We will have some poles available for you to try. Arrive a few minutes before the hour so we are ready to start right on time! Allow approximately 45 – 60 minutes for the walk. All levels are welcome. Let’s share in the journey to a HEALTHIER & HAPPIER YOU.

For further details or questions speak to Ann at York Rehab – abotham@yorkrehab.com.

We recently updated our window signage…we hope you like our new look. We’ve also added a lighted “Open” sign that’s clear to see from the road. Let us know what you think. The new face is our attempt to promote and encourage an active lifestyle, inform everyone that we offer custom orthotics, and to let the community know we have a fitness studio where we host TRX, Yoga and Bootcamp classes run by Better Than Fit.
If you’re looking to build strength, get in shape and improve your overall health we encourage you to check out one of Better Than Fit’s classes.

And remember, if think you need to see a physiotherapist, you can make an appointment without a referral.