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 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…
Read MoreKeep Cool This Summer, Try Hydrotherapy
Exercising in the pool is a fun group activity and it keeps you cool in the hot summer! The pool offers resistance, buoyancy, traction and more! Benefits of Hydrotherapy: Hydrotherapy aids the rehabilitation process in injuries and stroke, and it improves respiratory infections. Hydrotherapy is also known to reduce pain and inflammation in arthritis and other rheumatologic conditions. In…
Read MoreNow Offering Physiotherapy Services
Dear Colleagues & Friends, A very skilled and accomplished physiotherapy team has joined Ross Rehabilitation. This initiative was driven by a shared desire to offer quality, professional rehabilitation services to the Hamilton community. Our new physiotherapy team is comprised of the following experienced professionals formerly employed with Reinhold Rehabilitation: Cheryl Wylie, Physiotherapist Jennifer Huber, Physiotherapist Wanda…
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