Are you a candidate for In-Home Rehab?
In-Home Rehab is an exciting, multidimensional approach towards
rehabilitation. We are happy to assist you with in-home recommendations and
treatment programs specifically adapted to your situation.
Persons with the following conditions qualify for this treatment:
 Post surgical
weakness
Neuromuscular
disorders / Stroke
Cerebral palsy
Paraplegia
Diabetes
Confined to
bed-rest
Wheelchair
dependent
Unable to move
independently
To obtain mobility, movement, core strength, energy and confidence. We
emphasize the value of exercise as an adjunct: that bed-rest is not
necessarily the treatment of choice for soft tissue injury, or illness.
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Features
Analysis by experienced, licensed physiotherapists
Biomechanical needs assessment
Range of movement testing
Help establishing goals
Exercise the joints of your body
Posture correction - active & at rest
Development of a graduated exercise program to increase activity levels
Consultations with Heath Care agencies to access adaptive equipment
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Benefits:
Relieve joint stiffness due to inactivity following disease or surgery
Reverse muscle atrophy, associated with immobility, injury & surgery
Provide techniques to relieve pain secondary to injury & immobility
Stimulates circulation, enhancing your stamina & energy level
Increased activity level, a benefit towards reversing the impact of
osteoporosis
Reduce muscle tension, contractures & muscle spasm
Help to increase muscular strength & improve endurance
Provide techniques to assist you perform your daily activities
Evaluation of your home & recommend appropriate adaptations
Advice regarding equipment & aids to improve your lifestyle
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Advantages:
Service to you in the community - "We Come To You"
In your home when you're unable to venture outside to the clinic
Permits immediate post-surgical activation & mobilization
Access to other therapies available at North Shore Orthopaedic & Sports
Clinic
Education of family members on simple ways to assist you at work and at play
Build your morale & confidence
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Therapist
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 orthopaedic 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.
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