Youth Sports and Activities Injuries & Pains

As rambunctious children play they will likely gather a few injuries. I treat young athletes with their sports goals, their growth and development, and their needs all together. Overtraining is also a distinct concern in our young athletes, when too much strain is put through young tissue long-term problems can occur. My extensive experience in this field comes from both as a former professional level athlete and working with elite youth on the residency teams for the Vancouver Whitecaps.

Concussions

A concussion is a clinical condition which usually results in a temporary change in brain function. It may or may not lead to a loss of consciousness. Although the skull and the surrounding cerebrospinal fluid offer protection from trauma to the brain, it does not absorb all of the impact of a blow. A blow to the head or body can cause trauma to the nerve fibers and bruising of the brain substance itself.

Concussions occur from a variety of causes such as sports, motor vehicle accidents, accidents at home, and other traumatic injuries. Post-concussion syndrome is a condition that arises for some individuals in the months following a concussion. It should not be considered as just a long-lasting concussion, but as a different condition that needs different treatment approaches.

I have had great results in treating post-concussion syndrome in both children and adults.

Growth and Development Pains and Issues

As we grow the balance between our bones and our muscles can have a mismatch. This can cause us problems where our muscles attach to our bones creating localized inflammatory conditions and even fractures. I treat my young clients for these issues and help them gain the skills to manage their growth.

Some of the issues I can help with are: Osgood Schlatters, Sinding-Larsen-Johansson Syndrome, Enthesitis, Apophysitis and Osteochondritis dissecans

Adult Services

As adults we have injuries and issues from work, play, and aging. I provide assessment, treatment, education and consultation to adults with problems related to sports and recreation injuries, Concussions, Vertigo/BPPV, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Post surgical conditions incorporating the principles of patient-centered care. The goal is to achieve optimal recovery of function, movement, and maximize a patient's quality of life.

Pediatric Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders that affects movement, muscle tone, and posture. We work at maximizing your potential – that is the motto shared between everyone from our Olympic athletes to our peers with cerebral palsy. It is important to focus on muscle control, tone, spasticity, and long-term health. I treat children post surgically to regain function after osteotomies, tendon transfers, and tendon lengthening. I focus my treatments on the goals you specifically have for your child, whether it is to walk to the café or to become more confident on stairs, to improving fitness.