Physiotherapy

 Biomechanics - Muscle Function - Mobility

Our Physiotherapists Will:

•        Assess your biomechanical sources of dysfunction      
•        Analyze your individual muscular system imbalances
•        Analyze muscle imbalances contributing to poor postures
•        Analyze limitations in your posturo-locomotor function
•        Analyze the source of, and treat your pain
•        Help break through plateaus and prevent further injury
•        Promote a safe return to your pre-injury activities
   

Our Physiotherapists Treat You By: 

•        Biomechanically-oriented, manual therapy techniques
•        Providing techniques to facilitate pain management
•        Active, medical exercise therapy prescription
•        Injury-specific exercise training programs
•        Postural system neuromuscular re-activation
•        Education for correct postures and body mechanics
•        Appropriate bracing, taping, and support
•        Prevention through pre-season and screening programs
   

Our Physiotherapists Specialize In: 

•        Orthopedic injuries: work and non-work related
•        Motor vehicle accident active rehabilitation
•        Sports injuries: acute and chronic
•        Overuse, acute, and chronic injuries
•        Acute and chronic neck and back pain
•        Correction of postural syndromes
•        Post-surgical activation by movement
•        Peripheral joint pain and stiffness

   RELIABLE RECOVERY OUTCOMES
COVERAGE THROUGH MOST INSURANCE PLANS

John McCordic, B.Sc. (P.T.)

A leader in the Physical Therapy field for over 22 years, John leads a highly qualified team of allied professionals. He has earned degrees in  Kinesiology and Physical Therapy form the Universities of Waterloo and Toronto respectively. John continues to pursue extensive private    study in the fields of exercise physiology, bio-mechanics, and the applied analysis of muscular imbalances.

A practicing professional, John is also involved in the community providing physiotherapy at various Summer Games, nationally sanctioned swimming and judo events, plus numerous provincial level team sports. In addition to treating sports and orthopedic injuries, John has been manufacturing orthotic devices for the past 14 years. He has integrated the evolution of today's technology, including dynamic pressure analysis and digital imaging. Procedures measure the dynamic pressure distribution along the bottom surface of the foot while you are walking. Prescribed orthotics are backed by a 30 day money back guarantee. Prior to establishing NSOSC, John was an active partner in Ski Schools for physically disabled youth, and has published comprehensive manuals relating to this specialty.

 

Jacqui Steinberg B.Sc. (P.T.) MCPA




Jacqui has 20 years of international experience in physiotherapy, specializing in the field of orthopedics & sports injuries plus extensive experience in work conditioning programs, functional testing, job site assessments and training for return to work and sports. She has experience in private practice, home care, a hand clinic and geriatric and pediatric facilities.

After qualifying with a degree in physiotherapy at the University of Cape Town in South Africa she re-qualified as a Canadian physiotherapist in 1990. In South Africa she studied and worked under the guidance of a leading sports medicine physician. Complimenting this experience Jacqui has been a trainer for a first league rugby team and worked on medical teams for various summer and winter games.

Post graduate study includes courses in orthopedics, lower limb and foot mechanics, orthotic prescription, sports injuries, functional testing, job demands analysis, ergonomic analysis and intervention, exercise, training techniques, stretching prescription, Pilates for physiotherapists and the use of yoga practice for physiotherapy. 

Philosophy Balance acute management using manual techniques, electrotherapeutic modalities and exercise programs with a view to fast return to normal activities including sport and work with long term management. Long term encourage education and client participation in exercise/ stretching programs ( including weight training, core strengthening, pilates principles, stretching , posture training, balance and alignment using yoga principles) to achieve optimal strength, alignment and balance in the body to avoid further problems.

 

Moez Dhanji, MCPA, MCSP (LON)   
Registered Physiotherapist

Moez Dhanji graduated from the North London School of Physiotherapy, London, England in 1977. He has over 30 years of outpatient experience with 9 years at Surrey Memorial Hospital and 23 years in private practice. His focus has been orthopedics, rehabilitation and sports related injuries. Moez has worked extensively with patients recovering from motor vehicle accidents and work place injuries of all levels. He has implemented an active rehabilitation program with ICBC to help patients with their recovery.

His many years of experience, strong commitment towards patient care, education, attention to detail and knowledge of physiotherapy modalities has made him a therapist who is asked for time and again by physicians and patients. He enjoys helping patients achieve their goals and involves the patient in developing a treatment plan and a home care regime that grows over time with the patient’s progress. In his spare time, Moez enjoys gardening, sports and long walks with his family.