Sports Therapy

One of the most common treatments for athletes is myofascial release. This hands-on soft tissue treatment and case-management system allows practitioners to diagnosis and treat soft-tissue injuries often found in sports and athletic injuries. Myofascial release combines specific patient movement and precisely directed tension by the provider to break down the pain generating soft tissue adhesions (scar tissue) that are causing abnormal movement patterns and ultimately pain. Scar tissue is a by-product of a soft tissue injury either through a single event (acute) or repetitive motion injury. Myofascial release is designed to accomplish three unique objectives:

To restore free and impeded motion of all soft tissues (muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerve)
To re-establish optimal texture, resistance and function of all soft tissues
To release entrapped nerves, blood vessels and lymphatics

In an acute injury such as pulls, tears, or collisions, the soft tissue is stressed beyond its physiological limits and a tear of the soft tissue occurs. This tear/injury initiates the inflammation repair process and scar tissue is formed.

Repetitive motion injuries

These injuries are the result of a combination of over used soft tissue structures and insufficient rest periods common in workplace injuries or in athletic training. The tissues do not have enough time to recover from the stress of the movement and micro-tearing occurs. Repetitive motion injuries are a result of multiple micro injuries over a period of time causing soft tissue adhesion, inflammation and ultimately pain. The production of dense scar tissue at the site of injury, is the body’s internal protection from further injury. However, if left untreated a loss of function and increased pain will result. This can lead to a decrease in range of motion, strength, function and ultimately an increase in noticeable pain. Symptoms of soft tissue injuries are:

Burning
Tingling
Achy
Overuse/fatigue

Why is myofascial release treatment different?

Myofascial release, releases and separates the connective tissue adhesions, restores vascular and lymph circulation and increases your range of motion, strength and function. Myofascial release has been especially valuable for workplace injuries or athletic injuries.

More about myofascial release treatment

Each myofascial release treatment session combines an examination of the affected and surrounding structures and an applied treatment to those specific structures. The myofascial release provider will evaluate the quality of the texture and the movement of the injured and surrounding soft tissues. The affected soft tissues are treated by combining specific patient movements, with precise compression and tension by the provider to the soft tissue.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a very effective approach in treating a variety of acute and chronic neuromuscular and joint disorders. Its effectiveness is obtained by inserting a very thin needle into the skin and underlying soft tissue at specific points.

Acupuncture has been identified and accepted as an effective treatment of a wide range of health problems including:

Neurogenic musculoskeletal disorders
Headaches and Migraines
Neck, Back and Sciatic pain
Frozen shoulder, tennis & golfers elbow, carpal tunnel, tendinitis & bursitis.

What acupuncture does?

Acupuncture releases natural pain killers (endorphins) and natural anti-inflammatories (cortisol) causing local and general physiological responses.

Acupuncture assists in providing your body with an optimal environment for tissues to heal quickly and naturally by stimulating the repair process at the site along with providing long lasting effects of pain reduction and reduced inflammation.   At Livemax, we implement acupuncture as a pain management method and as an approach to restore proper functional movement while maximizing the body’s natural ability to heal itself. The effects of acupuncture can be further enhanced by adding an electrical stimulation to the acupuncture needles similar to T.E.N.S. and I.F.C. units.

André Sénéchal, DC

Chiropractor

André is considered by many to be on the leading edge of chiropractic and sports therapy advancements – someone who not only helps with back and neck ailments but can assist to any body injury. He has a Graduate Honours Degree in Human Kinetics from the University of Windsor and is a graduate of the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College with a Degree of Doctor of Chiropractic. He also has an acupuncture certificate from the Acupuncture Council of Ontario. André’s clients praise him for his friendly demeanour and full commitment to their overall health and well-being.

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Daniel Bélisle

Registered Massage Therapist

Dan is a registered massage therapist and a member of the Registered Massage Therapists Association of Ontario. His clients have ranged from senior citizens to professional athletes. He offers therapeutic massage blending Swedish massage with deeper connective tissue techniques, active stretching and joint mobility work. Dan is a certified Myo-Skeletal Alignment therapist. He creates a treatment that will suit your specific needs and has had excellent results with chronic lower back and neck issues. He firmly believes that massage therapy is the proverbial “ounce of prevention” when it comes to sports and training related injury as well as stress related conditions.

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Carla Bifolchi

Osteopathic Manual Practitioner & Registered Kinesiologist

Carla graduated from York University with a Bachelor of Honours in Kinesiology and Health Sciences. She also studied Osteopathy and is a graduate from the Osteopathic College of Ontario. Carla has always had a passion for hands on therapy, and Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy provide an alternative in the treatment of a variety illnesses and injuries using the body as a guide. Her experience working in Physiotherapy clinics as well as in hospital settings has given her added tools in the treatment of various physical issues. The blend of hands on techniques to decrease pain and increase movement, as well as using rehabilitative exercise helps to promote optimal health and body function.

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Krista Zdyb

Registered Massage Therapist

Krista Zdyb is a Registered Massage Therapist who has been practicing for 9 years. She works with a variety of age groups from young children to senior citizens and always enjoys the positive emotional and physical effects of massage. Each treatment, is individually designed to meet the clients needs whether it be for relaxation or a specific ailment. She is presently, working towards her Bachelor of Science in Manual Osteopathy from the National Medical University.

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Chrystal Prosperi

Physiotherapist

After graduating from the University of Toronto in 2003 with a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy, Chrystal returned to her hometown of Sudbury to begin work as registered physiotherapist. She began her career providing rehabilitation services in a private orthopedic practice, then shifted her focus to the rehabilitation needs of older adults. In 2010, Chrystal completed training in Combined Decongestive Therapy, and subsequently added the treatment of lymphedema and cancer rehabilitation to her varied practice. Chrystal uses manual lymphatic drainage, exercise, manual therapy and compression as part of her treatment plans, and is an ADP authorizer for compression garments. Chrystal is passionate about providing the best care possible for her patients, and provides an individualized, one-on-one approach to treatment.

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