PERFORMANCE REHABILITATION

At Performance Rehabilitation, we employ a scientifically based recovery model in the care of our patients. Our goal is to return our patients from an accident injured state to a pre-accident lifestyle.

The latest British and American research suggests that patient reassurance, pain relief methods and rehabilitative exercises should be included in the case management of spinal related pain.

Initially, proper management of a motor vehicle accident focuses on pain relief through the use of passive care approaches. This care is provided at the Markham Pain Clinic and may consist of chiropractic manipulative therapy, acupuncture, physiologic therapeutic modalities and massage therapy.

With the control of pain and inflammation, active rehabilitative exercises gain importance. Active rehabilitation concentrates on improving flexibility, strength, endurance and cardiovascular conditioning. The combined effects of these rehabilitative protocols is to prevent deconditioning that have resulted from the injuries of the accident.

The customized program given to patients may include stretching and strengthening of muscles, joint proprioception exercises and drills and the use of treadmills and stationary bikes to increase cardiovascular health. Equipment that may be used include low tech equipment such as wobble boards, theraband, swiss gym balls and other equipment such as cybex resistance machines, free weights and hydrotherapy. The program is tailored to the patient's particular level of health, injuries, occupation and physical activity and is supervised by a certified kinesiologist who has experience with the treatment of motor vehicle accident injuries.

The Markham Pain Clinic and Performance Rehabilitation use the facilities provided by Club Markham which is located at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Markham. This state of the art health facility has the latest in cardiovascular, rehabilitative and strength training equipment. The use of the pool is also open to all rehabilitation patients.

In addition, current patients who are not motor vehicle accident patients may be referred to the Performance Rehabilitation program. Spinal stabilization exercises, sensory motor stimulation and strength training programs are offered.

The importance of rehabilitation is well documented in the treatment of motor vehicle accident patients. This added service at the Markham Pain Clinic allows patients to quickly return to their pre-accident lifestyle. For motor vehicle accident patients, the active rehabilitation program is covered by their insurance plans.