We finally have enough snow for groomers to condition trails in and around Western Newfoundland – Hurrah! Before heading out on sled, it’s a great idea to warm up your muscles and joints for the vigorous workout you may have planned. Trust us; your body will thank you! Low Back / Abdominal Strengthener One of […]
Osteopathy is the fastest-growing practice in the Canadian medical field. Recognizing that the body is self-healing, Osteopathic Manual Practioners (OMPs) spend four years, and 1210 hours training to learn about the body’s structure, function and ability to self-regulate. Osteopathy is a hands-on approach used by OMPs to diagnose, treat, and prevent a wide range of […]
Our Registered Massage Therapist (RMT), and Osteopathic Manual Practitioner (OMP), Dan Sheppard, has an exciting option for further treating your aches and pains: laser therapy! He is a trained BioFlex(TM) technician, and has been using this therapy for a number of years. He can utilize this treatment modality as a part of your approved massage […]
Living with back pain is difficult stuff. I know because I’ve been managing it since 18 years of age thanks to genetics and certain decisions – more on that in another post. As a Physiotherapist, I hear patients report not only physical pain but in a lot of cases financial and mental stress as result. […]
Clinic Closure: After careful consideration and collaboration, we have made the decision to close our Rehabilitation services at Deer Lake, Corner Brook and Stephenville for a two-week period, Monday, March 23rd to April 3rd. This is a difficult decision as we struggle to balance the needs of our recovering patients with the needs of public […]
To all our valued Clients, Health and Performance Centre is serious about protecting our patients and staff. We are following public health recommendations set in place by the Centre for Disease Control (CDC) and have put preventative measures in place surrounding the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic. We have increased our sanitizing efforts, designated hand washing […]
Back pain is one of the most common acute and chronic musculoskeletal impairments in the Canadian healthcare system today. There are a variety diagnoses such as disc herniation, spinal stenosis, spinal instabilities or degenerative processes that be the root cause of back and or lower extremity symptoms. These issues can lead to lost time from […]
With winter weather quickly approaching, shoveling snow is inevitable. Snow shoveling can be a pain, considering that each shovelful of snow weighs about six pounds. That’s a lot of repetitive lifting and wear and tear on your back. These back health tips will ease the hassle of clearing your driveway and help keep your back […]
Falls prevention is a very important topic in our aging population. It is often thought to be something that occurs with age and that we cannot do anything to prevent it. There is a large area of research on this topic and there are a number of things we can do to prevent falls in […]
Health and Performance is very excited to announce the soon completion of the newest Medical Centre in downtown Corner Brook. Construction is nearing completion and it remains likely that we will gain full occupancy in August or September this year. This means that our core services will be moving at that time so we ask […]
