Ross Rehabilitation Physiotherapy team members were on the green this past month in support of brain injury survivors, their families and caregivers for the HBIA Golf Tournament on August 9, 2016 at Copetown Woods Golf Club. We had the pleasure of golfing with Dave and Doug from CCXIT Computer Services, and got to meet Mr. Walter…
Read MoreNow Offering Chronic Pain Management Program
Ross Rehabilitation now offers a Chronic Pain Management Program. Our Chronic Pain Education Program runs for four weeks, with the small group sessions being led by a Registered Physiotherapist and a Registered Occupational Therapist. Content includes: physiology of the nervous system including a focus on nociception/pain pathways nervous system sensitization (peripheral and central) “Hurt vs Harm”…
Read MoreEnrollment for Pilates Classes Currently Open for Fall 2016!
Enrollment for Pilates classes are currently open. Pilates features a series of exercises performed on a mat along with various pieces of equipment. This equipment is introduced to make exercise progressively more difficult. In the beginner level classes, we concentrate on mastering the basic principles of Pilates and learning the essential exercises; focusing on trunk…
Read MoreRoss Rehab Hosts TMJ Lunch & Learn Sessions
Ross Rehabilitation has been conducting Lunch and Learn sessions in the community with local dentists, hygienists, and orthodontists to provide education on the role of physiotherapy with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) rehabilitation. TMJ rehabilitation with a qualified physiotherapist is effective in managing and treating TMJ dysfunction. Physiotherapy focuses on education, neuromuscular exercises of the jaw and…
Read MoreRowan’s Law Passed!
Ontario is now the first province in Canada to have legislation related to concussion and concussion awareness thanks to the passing of Rowan’s Law, an act to govern the management of youth concussion in all sports. Supported and passed by all parties and levels of government, an advisory committee will be established to aid in…
Read MoreRoss Rehab had Exhibitor Booths at the Following Spring 2016 Conferences!
Hamilton Health Sciences, 23rd Annual Conference on Neurobehavioral Rehabilitation in Acquired Brain Injury. “Gaining Control: Innovative Approaches to Self Regulation, Mood and Behaviour” May 5 and 6, 2016 30th Annual Joint Insurance Seminar of the Hamilton Law Association & the OIAA (Hamilton Chapter), Tuesday April 19, 2016 http://www.hamiltonlaw.on.ca/docs/default-source/event-flyers/2016-joint-insurance-flyer-05-01.pdf?sfvrsn=6 Ontario Trial Lawyers Association Spring…
Read MoreRoss Rehabilitation Participates in Christmas Adopt-A-Family and Adopt-a-Senior Programs
For the second year in a row, Ross Rehabilitation staff participated in St. Matthew’s House Christmas Adopt-A-Family and Adopt-a-Senior programs which provide new toys/gifts, clothing and grocery store gift cards to families and seniors in the area.