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Managing partner Glenn Woodland along two staff (Sue and Taylor) attended Chiropody Conference in Niagara Falls Nov. 7 – 8, 2014. Delegates came from across canada. Event consisted of workshops and product displays showcasing the latest in foot product technology.

Picture above includes Taylor and Glenn who are testing out the newest technology in chiropody seating for patient care and comfort.

Jen and Ann attended this evidence-based theoretical and practical course which is based on extensive clinical experience in assessment, diagnosis and rehabilitation of shoulder pathology, as well as extensive reference to research publications from a variety of disciplines. Models of shoulder assessment including the Shoulder Symptom Modification Procedure (Lewis JS (2009) British Journal of Sports Medicine) and a new model for staging the continuum of rotator cuff tendinopathy (Lewis JS (2010) British Journal of Sports Medicine) were presented. Emphasis was placed on clinical reasoning to support management decisions. Participants completing these courses gained a greater understanding of the anatomy, biomechanics, assessment and evidence-based treatment of this interesting and complicated region of the body.

Samantha is now certified in the NDT (Neuro-Developmental Treatment) approach which extends beyond receiving training in this hands-on, problem solving approach to treating clients with neurological challenges.
NDT Certified Therapists receive intensive post graduate training which includes successful completion of an NDTA Approved certificate course, and are held to meeting specific continuing education standards set by the NDTA organization. This continuing education process insures that the therapist is using current NDT theory, methods and techniques into their practice when treating a client.

The therapist’s education in neurology, physiology and current research (I.e. new models, theories, information in movement sciences, motor learning) is translated into daily practice to progress the client through a process of ongoing assessment to achieve positive functional outcomes quickly and efficiently. This comprehensive NDT approach utilizes specialized clinical training to assess and identify a client’s strengths and impairments and treat them in relation to their functional abilities and limitations.

For more information on the NDT approach please refer to the NDTA website at www.ndta.org.

The McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment (MDT) is a safe, structured and evidence-based system used to assess and treat patients. The system can be applied to the spine and/or extremities. As MDT therapists, our greatest skill lies in our assessment, where we use the information collected from the symptomatic and mechanical presentation of a patient to classify them into a particular group. From there, we can then match our treatment approach with the particular classification. Patients receive a program designed specifically for them, emphasizing education, active involvement, self-management and prevention of recurrence. With continual assessment and re-assessment (often <6 sessions) of the patient, results are achieved fast, decreasing the financial burden to patients.

The exercise classes in our studio are back in full swing. We hope you can join in. Please contact the clinic for more details about the classes.