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.
Visit Ross Rehab at the OTLA, OBIA and Hamilton Law Association 2015 Fall Conferences!
Ontario Trial Lawyers Association “Advocating for Damages” October 28th-29th, 2015. https://www.otla.com/index.cfm?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=22557 2015 Acquired Brain Injury Provincial Conference “Innovate Integrate Motivate“ November 11th -13th, 2015. http://ontarioabiconference.ca Hamilton Law Association 15th Annual Advocacy Conference on November 17th, 2015. http://www.hamiltonlaw.on.ca/docs/default-source/advocacy/2015-07-22-advocacy-flyer.pdf?sfvrsn=22 Be sure to attend “Proving Economic Loss for Minors” presented by Robert Munroe, Ross & McBride…
Read MoreRoss Rehab Flamingo Challenge in Support of Balance Awareness Week!
In support of VEDA and Balance Awareness Week, Ross Rehabilitation staff completed a balance challenge of standing on one leg! In addition to the group challenge, patients also completed individual time trials. Money raised throughout the week from balance challenges and selling baked goods will go back to VEDA to help support vestibular disorders over…
Read MoreBalance Awareness Week to Defeat Dizziness – September 14-20, 2015
The goal of Balance Awareness Week is to reduce the time it takes to diagnose a vestibular disorder by helping patients to recognize the symptoms of a vestibular disorder and by encouraging them to seek help from a professional specialist. Below are some important facts about vestibular disorders as well as information about the physiotherapy…
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