Laura
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Laura Cater

Laura L. Cater RMT

In 2008 I graduated from Everest College with a degree in massage therapy.

I have been a massage therapist in good standing with the college of massage therapists of Ontario since 2009.

My focus has always been on helping people.

I now use that focus to give me clients’ better quality of life through treatment of various injuries and disorders, and through patient education.

My clients are of all ages and range from 5 years old to the elderly.

I specialize in Deep tissue treatment, trigger release, myofascial release, gentle joint mobilization and restorative techniques.

I treat various conditions such as; Whiplash, sprain strains, post surgical care for injuries, DDD, various neurological diseases, carpal tunnel, tendinitis/tendinosis. Fibromyalgia, and stress related disorders.

I work very specific to the injuries I am treating.

When I am not with clients I’m spending time with my family. I enjoy biking, hiking and fishing.

Nikunj
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Nikunj Patel

Nikunj studied Physiotherapy at Sardar Patel University in his native country of India, and graduated with an Honors Degree in 2009. He moved to Canada to pursue postgraduate studies, and successfully completed the fitness and health promotion program from Humber College in 2012.

Nikunj gained valuable experience in Therapeutic Exercise and Strength & Conditioning while completing the pre-requisites to become a Registered Physiotherapist in Ontario. During this time, he worked with various age groups and fitness levels and gained great exposure to various musculoskeletal and sports injuries which further developed his clinical skills.

Nikunj successfully completed the written and clinical components of the Physiotherapy Competency Exam and is now a Registered Physiotherapist with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. His clinical practice includes a broad spectrum of techniques including manual skills, specific individualized exercise programs, electrotherapy modalities and injury prevention strategies, to help relieve pain and augment function. Through detailed assessments, focused treatment plans and patient education, he helps his clients return to pre-injury activities in a timely fashion and ensures they have the knowledge to prevent reoccurrence of injuries.

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Hamid Ghazvini

Hamid Ghazvini is a registered Chiropractor with the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. In his many years of experience he treats his patients with hands on manual therapy. Prior to becoming a Chiropractor Hamid was a MD in Iran graduating from Tehran University. As a physician is also spent two years as a military doctor and was the sport medicine doctor for the National Wrestling Federation and Professional Soccer Club. In addition to this he also had his own radio broadcast titled “Sports Clinic” where he would discuss common injuries and treatment.

By Administrator 0 Comments Health Tips, Markham

Keep your socks clean!

socks

Make sure to keep your socks clean. If your socks get soaked as a result of the sweat from your feet or from the rain/snow etc. be sure to remove your socks as soon as possible.  It is very easy for bacteria to invade your feet after they have been in shoes for a while. Bacteria love warm and moist environments.  So keeping your feet dry will help to minimize your risk of Athlete’s Foot!

Jennifer Lam, Chiropodist

By Administrator 0 Comments Brampton, Health Tips

Running Shoe Selection

The function of a running shoe is to protect the foot from the stress of running, while permitting you to achieve

your maximum potential. Selecting the right shoe for your foot can be confusing without the proper knowledge.

People with low arches, called pronators, will need a shoe that provides stability. A shoe with good cushioning

is important for people with high arches, called supinators.

There are three main features that you need to consider when selecting a running shoe: shape, construction,

and midsole.

Shape

To determine the shape of the shoe, look at the sole. Draw a straight line from the middle of the heel to the top

of the shoe. In a curve-shaped shoe, most comfortable for supinators, the line will pass through the outer half of

the toes. A straight-shaped shoe will have a line that passes through the middle of the toes. These shoes are

built to give pronators added stability.

Construction

Take out the insole and look at what type of stitching is used on the bottom. In board construction shoes, built

specifically for pronators, the bottom of the shoe will not have any visible stitching. Combination shoes,

appropriate for mild pronators or supinators, will have stitching that begins halfway. On slip-constructed shoes,

you will see stitching running the entire length of the shoe providing the flexibility supinators need.

Midsole

Most of the cushioning and stability of a running shoe is determined by the midsole. A dual-density midsole

provides shock absorption as well as some stability, perfect for pronators. Single density midsoles offer good

cushioning but are not great at providing stability, making them better for supinators.

Keep in mind that a chiropractor can help you prevent running-related problems by assessing your gait, as well

as the mobility of the joints in your feet, legs, pelvis and spine.

 

Dr. Roger Singh