The World Health Organization has declared covid-19 a pandemic. Dr. Theresa Tam, the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada has urged everyone to help Flatten the Curve. This means slow the inevitable spread of this virus. Health Canada‘s Covid-19 site is an excellent resource for current and accurate information. Please don’t trust unaccredited sources of […]
After 5 wonderful years in Churchill Square it is time to move the St. John’s Back Pain Clinic to it’s new home at 1A Anderson Avenue. We will be sharing space with the Podiatry Associates. You will be able to access our clinic through the entrance at the right side of the building near […]
You Have Arthritis
With a look of resignation my patient explains that their family doc told them their knee pain was arthritis and they could only manage it with anti-inflammatory meds and eventually surgery. I asked them, as I ask many patients, “what do you think arthritis actually is?”. Most patients look at me, somewhat perplexed, and give […]
Outdoor ultimate season is upon us. Hip mobility as well as hip strength are important parts of both performance and injury prevention. I had the pleasure of running this part of the injury prevention clinic for new and intermediate players with Ultimate NL this week. Great hip function is a necessity during sprinting, direction changes, […]
We’re happy to announce that Ms. Aleasha Kettle, RMT has joined the St. John’s Back Pain Clinic team. As a recent graduate Ms. Kettle has a fresh view on injuries, treatment techniques and the recovery process. After her first week she is already building a name for herself and her appointment times are filling quickly. […]