Sport Physiotherapy Canada- Ontario Section

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Maximize your golf game by using these tips! Thank you @bjsm_bmj for the infographic.

Mark your calendars! . . And .... . Check out @spc2021 for updates. Can’t wait to see you there! See more

SWAG ALERT . . We’re excited to announce Sport Physiotherapy Canada now has merchandise!!! .... . The online store is now open for business until November 27, 2020. Check out the link in @sportphysiocanada bio to order your quarter zip today!! See more

Mark November 26 on your calendars for SPC-BC Webinar . . ‘Elite athlete wellbeing amidst Covid-19’, presented by Dr. Erica Bennett .... . Check out our website for more information and to register! See more

OVO (Our Very Own) SPC Legend . . Championships are won not just by the men on the court but by the women who compete alongside them. The woman who keeps them on the court healthy and productive is @physioamanda. .... . Check out the link below on her story of going from athlete to physiotherapist and how she’s leading the way for more women to follow in her footsteps. . . https://www.sportsnet.ca//meet-raptors-physiotherapist-he/ . . Credit: @donnovanbennett See more

Happy World PT Day! #worldptday

Check out our website for more details on two very cool new job opportunities!

SPC Ontario Commitee Elections

Best news of the day! . . We are thrilled to announce the SPC Congress has been confirmed for October 15-16, 2021 in Toronto! .... . See you there See more

Check out this highly relevant infographic: . . Graduated return to play guidance following COVID-19 infection .... . Link to full graphic: https://bjsm.bmj.com///06/22/bjsports-2020-102637.full.pdf See more

Stay tuned for a big SPC announcement tomorrow

July 23, 2021 . . The countdown is on. .... . 364 days to go. See more

#repost from @mickhughes.physio . . When it comes to running performance, it’s not all about the glutes! Soleus produces far more force during sub-maximal speed running than any other muscle group of the lower limb. .... . Tip: heavy, seated calf raises 4x 6-8 reps, 2x per week will do you and your running performance the world of good. . . Thanks to biomechanics expert @montanarunninglab for the wonderful slide! See more

HAPPY CANADA DAY! Repost from @canadaolympics -... #sportphysio #sportphysioatwork #spc #sportphysiotherapy #sportmedicine #thisisus #wearept #physiohelpslives See more

Thank you to SPC’s Tracy Blake for the piece she wrote for the British Journal of Sports Medicine! .. This will be an editorial soon but until then here it is in blog form. .. Check it out!

Repost from @omeara.physio Capacity & Demand .. Injury Prevention is a balancing act between building and maintaining your capacity to meet the demand of your sport, exercise or activity of interest .... .. When evenly matched, a perfect harmony exists . There is a gradient or range in which you can work within and remain at a low risk of injury . .. As the demand of your activity increases , if it is not met with an increase in capacity , the risk of injury grows. Eventually a tipping point is met and that is how injury occurs. The demands outweighed your capacity. .. Not to worry though. There are so many ways to build capacity, both on your own and as guided by a healthcare professional . Balance is restored. You continue to work hard, increasing the capacity in your favour. Suddenly that old PB time, distance, weight...etc. isn't so tough anymore . New demands may be needed to make further gains. .. Occasionally when injury does occur, there may be a period of complete rest and recovery that is needed . This typically should be short-lived, but removing demands may get you back on the right track to success. .. I recognize this is a simplified example and many factors contribute to injury prevention. That being said, the simple notion of building your capacity to meet your activity's demand is very relevant in my world. .. How are you balancing your demands today? .. See more

Repost from @hannahmoves What an awesome analogy! Thank you to Nick Hannah for this stellar post! [ENERGY EBBS & FLOWS] . .... . I dedicate this post to the one who presses pause and also presses play @pressplayphysio who has been a great teammate in helping me self-assess my own energy. . I think we prioritize and give much more attention to those aspects of our lives that GIVE us energy compared to those things that DRAIN our energy. . For a long time I would come home from work absolutely exhausted, even though I would consider myself someone who crushed habits that would GIVE me energy. What I realized was I wasn’t paying attention to things that were secretly draining me. But I’m really starting to figure it out now. . Is this relatable in any way to anyone? . WAVES are coming. . Don’t sit still. Make moves! . Nick Hannah, PT Registered Physiotherapist #hannahmoves #hmrehabmoves See more

Repost from @sportphysiocanada ICYMI: The 2020 Dr. David Magee Award recipients have been announced. Category 1 is for outstanding contribution. This year we have 2 very deserving recipients, congratulations Tracy Blake and Christian Séguin!... Category 2 is an award to help with expenses associated with the SPC Certificate and Diploma examinations. Congrats Heather Dart and Nikki Garcia!

Statement from SPC-Ontario Executive Committee.

With today being the last day of National Physiotherapy Month in Canada, we had all of our student physiotherapy class representatives from each of the five Ontario schools tell you what Physiotherapy is to them. With this year being an unforgettable one, living in isolation and taking physical-distancing precautions, our student reps have also posted one word or phrase about their go-to coping strategy to manage stress during this pandemic. . . We, the Executive at SPC-Ont...ario Section, want to thank you for following along with us for this month of May. I hope you enjoyed our content and we hope to share even more Sport Physiotherapy Canada tips, policies, philosophies, interventions, and, of course, some witty sport humour with you in the months to come. . . Stay Connected. Stay Safe. Thank you . . . @sportphysiocanada #sportphysioatwork #physiocanhelp @physiotherapycanada #nationalptmonth #sportphysio #physiohelpslives #wearept #physiovolunteer @ontariophysio #nationalphysiotherapymonth See more

Name: Heather Dart SPC Member Since: 2006 SPC Ontario Role: Treasurer Past Education: M.OMSc, BScPT, BKin, CSCS Recent Education: MClSc (Western ’19)... Current Work Status: Clinic owner and therapist in Uxbridge Most Notable Games Experience: 2015 Pan Am & ParaPan Am Games, 2017 Invictus Games, 2015 European Masters Games (Nice, France) & 2013 World Masters Games (Torino, Italy) Past Sport Work: Triathlon Canada, Badminton Canada, Squash, Softball, Ultimate, Cycling, Figure Skating and Dragonboat Favourite Professional Sports Teams: Jays and Raps Last Major Sporting Events Attended: Baseball spring training March 1-3, 2020! Personal Competitive Sport Experience: University Varsity Badminton, Squash (National Singles A Title) and Ultimate Masters National Athlete in triathlon, badminton, squash and racketlon Coaching Certifications: Trained NCCP Provincial Squash Coach, NCCP Competition Triathlon Coach . . Topic: ACL Reconstruction (ACLR) re-rupture risk factors and return to sport testing (RTS) . . Last year while attending Western University to complete my Masters of Clinical Science in Advanced Health Care Practice, I had the opportunity to do a research project reviewing the current evidence about ACL Reconstruction re-rupture risk factors and RTS. With my colleagues and supervisors, we developed 2 infographics to help with knowledge translation for the ACLR re-rupture risk factors and RTS Testing. The Fowler- Kennedy Sport medicine Clinic has recently released a version of those infographics on their website. . . Topic 2: Bike Positioning Considerations . . . @sportphysiocanada #sportphysioatwork #physiocanhelp @physiotherapycanada #nationalptmonth #sportphysio #physiohelpslives #wearept #physiovolunteer @ontariophysio #nationalphysiotherapymonth @fowler_kennedy_sport_medicine See more

1. Title of Post: Time to try something new 2. Your name: Robbie Armstrong @robarmstrong10 3. Your title: Physiotherapy Student 4. Your SPC Executive Title: First Year Student Rep 5. Your school OR work organization: University of Toronto... 6. Topic within Sport Physiotherapy: Exercise and Self-Management 7. Context of Topic (if applicable): Home options . . . . @sportphysiocanada #sportphysioatwork #physiocanhelp @physiotherapycanada #nationalptmonth #sportphysio #physiohelpslives #wearept #physiovolunteer @ontariophysio #nationalphysiotherapymonth See more

Repost from @fowler_kennedy_sport_medicine . . Excited to release 2 more infographics on ACL Rehab & Acute Knee Management in a joint effort with @mskptwesternu & @fowler_kennedy_sport_medicine .... . See more