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When an injury occurs, scar tissue may form between muscles, tendons, nerves and ligaments limiting range of motion and function. This leads to chronic and acute injuries. By breaking up scar tissue and releasing these adhesions, proper function is restored.
Specifically designed stretches and exercises are used to compliment manual therapy techniques. The goal of the rehab program is to teach the patient how to become their own therapist. By managing their own care, patients can reduce clinic visits and manage pain between visits.
Our clinicians are innovators in the use of pre- and post- surgical rehabilitation methods to shorten your recovery time.
The Graston technique, otherwise known as IASTM or SASTM is an innovative, evidence-based form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization. The tools developed by David Graston enable the clinician to effectively break down scar tissue and fascial restrictions in order to facilitate healing and remodelling. Adhesions within the soft tissue may develop as a result of surgery, immobilization, repeated strain or other mechanisms. Using the Graston technique, these adhesions are broken down allowing for full functional restoration to occur. These tools are also used in the treatment of tendonitis, reduction of post-surgical scarring, regaining range of motion after total knee and hip replacements, carpal tunnel, ITB syndrome, non-acute bursitis and anywhere there is soft tissue restrictions. Furthermore, the Graston technique enhances results from exercise and joint mobilization and thus pairs well with conventional physiotherapy.
Using various osteopathic techniques, we are able to correct disturbances in the musculoskeletal system that are known to affect the body and cause a wide range of disorders.
Our manual therapy techniques and specially designed exercise programs have proven to be extremely helpful in relieving discomfort and improving quality of life for those suffering from chronic pain. Even in incurable cases, treatment can help alleviate chronic pain.
Disruption in the sensors of the feet, eyes, jaw and skin can lead to chronic and acute injuries. By reprogramming all or one of these out of tune sensors, our posturologist can identify, correct and prevent further injuries.
Podiatry is a scientifically derived therapy designed to treat several medical conditions related to your feet. At the Sports Performance Centre, treatments are performed at the musculoskeletal level because our podiatrist has specifically developed his practice around the biomechanics of sports. Most consultations allow us to establish the link between foot positioning and the overall posture of the human body.
Acupuncture is one of the treatment modalities of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It presupposes the existence of a vital energy, or "Qi" that is essential to life and that flows throughout the body. This energy is transported by a system of channels called meridians or pathways that enable a connection between the outer and inner aspects of our bodies.
Acupuncture points are found along these meridians. These points, mapped and documented for thousands of years by the Chinese and Asian societies, have their own characteristics and indications.
During treatment, a combination of select points are stimulated in order to have an effect on a determined bodily organ, area or function and target varied symptoms and/or on the initial cause of the imbalance.
Acupuncture has had an impact on many of the body’s systems including digestive, respiratory, circulatory and urinary. It also has been used successfully for dermatological issues, allergies and pain management.
SPC’s experienced strength and conditioning coaches specialize in training the injured as well as the “weekend warrior” and professional athlete. Our facility also lends itself to individual sessions or small groups.
It is SPC’s Mission to warmly welcome clients and ease them back into their healthy living lifestyles. Applying various manual therapy techniques, our team of healthcare practitioners complement each other with their diverse backgrounds and therapeutic specializations. We integrate therapy with customized rehab exercise programs to achieve remarkable results for our clients.
Our therapists have perfected their skills to go beyond typical diagnoses and treatments of sprains, strains and other injuries. We are specialists in locating the exact tissue(s) lying at the root of the problem and in applying advanced manual therapy techniques to restore wellness.
SPC’s philosophy is that practitioners work together as a team to get the most effective results.
Manual therapists use physiotherapy, podiatry, osteopathy and soft tissue techniques to restore normal function to the injured area. At the same time, exercise rehab specialists utilize postural evaluation, corrective and performance enhancement exercises and scientifically developed stretching protocols to ensure long lasting results.
SPC was founded in 1996 by Jay Allen Kiss. In 1998, he introduced the revolutionary soft tissue technique Active Release to the province of Quebec and was the first person certified in it.
In 2001, Jay co-developed and put in place a unique system called F.I.T.T.S, the Flexible Integrated Therapy and Training System. The F.I.T.T.S philosophy encompasses several cutting edge manual therapy, evaluation and training techniques which has been his winning formula.
As Somatotherapist and strength and conditioning coach Jay has successfully treated, trained and rehabilitated numerous world class, Olympic and professional athletes.
Jay is currently the only Dr. Stuart Mcgill Method certified practitioner in Montreal trained to handle some of the worst mechanical lower back cases. The method is known world wide and is the leader in scientific research and teachings on lower back pain. Jay applies all of the Mcgill method teachings in combination with his own finely-honed techniques. As such, he has successfully helped countless individuals overcome their chronic lower back issues.
Chris Arvanitis graduated from Concordia University in 1998 and holds a BSc. specializing in Athletic Therapy. He became certified by the Canadian Athletic Therapy association and soon after, worked as head therapist at Cegep St-Laurent for several years. He now practices in a clinical setting at SPC Physio.
Chris’ passion for continuing education has led him to complete several other certificates and courses. Specifically, Active Release Technique, Muscle Energy Technique, Mckenzie Technique, Functional Movement Systems levels 1&2, K-taping, and Neuromuscular Therapy.
Matthew graduated from Concordia University with a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, accompanied by a Specialization in Athletic Therapy. He became certified as an Athletic Therapist in 2015 by the Canadian Athletic Therapy association.
Matthew has experience in and off-field treating athletes of all ages as well as the general population. On field included extensive work with intercity basketball and soccer and Concordia Rugby. These experiences allowed him to gain a wide variety of knowledge of musculoskeletal injuries.
Matthew continues to focus his skills on highly specialized manual therapy techniques that have proven to speed up the recovery time in his patients.
Michaela graduated from the University of Toronto with a Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy. She has been working as a clinical physiotherapist treating various musculoskeletal injuries in the general population and currently specializes in the management of lower back pain and pelvic incontinence.
Michaela’s history as both an athlete and athletic coach in the field of synchronized swimming has allowed her to gain additional expertise in the realm of sport and exercise. Michaela believes in a holistic approach to rehabilitation and always considers the biopsychosocial factors when providing care to her patients.
Dr Glenn Hébert has been a member of the Quebec Order of Podiatrists for 20 years. He obtained his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine at Temple University in Philadelphia and his BSc. from Concordia University’s Exercise Science program.
Dr Hébert has also practiced at Royal Victoria Hospital, CHSLD Armand-Lavergne, CHSLD Emile-Gamelin and the Jewish Hospital of Hope.
He was President of the professional education committee of the Quebec Order of Podiatrists and he was one of the founding members of university program of podiatric medicine at the Université de Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR).
Dr Hébert continues today to contribute to the profession by mentoring podiatric interns at UQTR and as acting as a volunteer to the ‘FIT FEET’ program of the Special Olympics.
Carrie began her career as a personal trainer helping others reach their fitness goals by focusing on performance enhancement and injury prevention. She also worked at Hope and Cope helping cancer patients regain their strength and build endurance.
As a rehabilitation trainer at SPC Physio, Carrie has been providing exercise therapy to individuals with a wide range of diagnoses, from joint replacements to stroke.
Much of her practice has included helping patients reduce and abolish pain through postural training, stretching, and exercise therapy. Her work has significantly helped patients increase their mobility and range of motion. As such, many have been able to reduce dependence on pain and anti-inflammatory medication.
Carrie has been rehabilitating athletes with sports related injuries and providing strength and conditioning programs for all levels of athletes and various sports.
Zach is a member of the National Strength & Conditioning Association. He has been training people for almosta decade and currenlty specializes in rehabilitation and soft tissue injuries. This includes post surgical patients as well as those afflicted with chronic pain associated with improper movement patterns.
Zach has experience training and rehabing people of all ages, and has worked extensively with both teenage/young adult, older populations as well as professional athletes.His goal is always to teach his clients the proper way to move, strengthen and stretch so that they can fix what currenlty ails them and avoid future injury.
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