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I had some success with a sports medicine doctor near K-W, Ontario.
John P. Schaman
RR#2
Breslau, Ontario
N0B 1M0
Dr, Schaman utilizes phyisotherapy and electro-magnetic laser therapy. He
has an excellent facility and also tends to be cheaper than Toronto and
area clinics with like treatments. He has also treated a number of Olympic
athletes such as Victor Davis, the Canadian Women's Alpine Ski Yeam...a
tennis player named Lendl and many more. I did not find any success at his
clinic due to my type of injury but I am sure that you will.
BTW, in his office he states that Victor Davis broke a world record and won
a gold medal with numerous RSI one of which was rotator cuff tendinitis....
Patient Recommendation
in Guelph the best person to see is Dr. Margo Mountjoy
who works out of the South City Physio clinic (519 763-2885) as well as
her own practice (519 763-9554). Most people swear by her.
This information comes from a trusted person in Guelph who saw her.
MSM Appendix B
Performing Artists' Health Program
Centre for Human Performance and Health Promotion
Sir William Osler Health Institute
565 Sanatorium Rd.
Hamilton, Ontario L9C 7N4
Canada
(416) 574-5444
Director: Dr. John Chong
I do not know of a list for musician, but I do know a rehab specialist in
Hamilton Ontario Canada. His phone # is 1 905 - 574-5444 and his name is
Dr. John Chong - he is a musician himself, expereinced and RSI on the piano
and has a grand piano in his clinic. He sees muicians from around the
world.
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According to two studies I have read, on CTS and massage therapy, massage
significantly improved the condition of over 90% of subjects. In the study,
half were on disability and after three months treatment, they were all
able to return to work (some only part-time.) In about 75%, it was
completely cured. Compare this with the rate of those with improvement after
surgery(40%). I suggest trying less invasive procedures like massage
therapy, or physio before resorting to surgery. Physiotherapy has a
lower rate of improvement than massage therapy, but it has the advantage of being
mostly covered under OHIP. (Musicians, I find don't always have the money
for MT.) If physiotherapy doesn't work, it at least does no harm. If
you have the money or workplace extended health care, then go straight to a massage
therapist after seeing your doctor. It is your best bet. The results in
my practice back up what I have read.
Brad Wilson RMT The Holistic Centre (Hamilton) 324 James St North Hamilton, Ont. (905) 521-9664 E-mail: bradrmt@ispnet2000.com
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My name is Marcy L. Hull. I am a Massage Therapist in Hamilton Ontario Canada
specializing in the repetitive strain injuries of musician's and artists.
I have completed 2200 hrs of education at Kikkawa college, one of the top
two schools in Canada. Most of my practical education came when I had my
preceptorship with Dr. John Chong at the Musician's Clinic's of Canada in both
Hamilton and Toronto. I was better able to understand the intricate
relationship of muscles, joints, nerves and other structures involved in
musicianship by studying posture and surface EMG. What I've learned most
was that the body is an extension of the instrument. When the body is
properly functioning, free of injuries and imbalances the music is better able
to flow. When it hurts to play there is a decrease in coordination, and
proprioception making musicianship a difficultly.
Music is a joy, but playing with an injury is not. I've learned that not
being able to do the thing you love because it hurts too much, permeates who
you are. That is why I have dedicated my life to studying this area of
rehabilitation. I treat all conditions related to the artist's occupation. I
customize each treatment for the individual using Swedish massage techniques,
trigger point therapy, ergonomic retraining and modified stretching. I've treated
pianists with focal dystonia, oboe players with painful ampiture, guitar players
with weak fretting hands to name a few. I feel confident in what I do and
actually have lot of fun. I love the field of rehabilitation and I love
music.
" What I have in my heart must find a way out. that is the reason for music" ~L.V. Beethoven
My stats are: Marcy L. Hull RMT Hamilton, Ontario Canada (905) 575-5985 akashasasha@yahoo.com.
Patient Recommendation
I can recommend the following physiotherapy organization for
treatment as they do trigger point therapy, surface EMG, etc. and seem
willing to find other doctors/facilities and other things to assist the RSI
sufferers.
WorkWise
1800 Bank Street, Suite 212
Ottawa Ontario K1V 0W3
(613) 731-5888
Note:Received recent information that WorkWise is
not covered by OHIP and the patient pays them directly.
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Stouffville Musicians’ Injuries Clinic
6710 Main Street,
Stouffville, Ontario
Canada
L4A 7W5
Tel:(905) 642-5025 FAX:(905) 642-5026
e-mail Barbara Paull: bpaull@neptune.on.ca
e-mail Christine Harrison: athletic.musician@ukonline.co.uk
For information regarding
private consultations click here.
Bonnie Prudden Myotherapist
Paul LaForest
Canadian Myotherapy Centre
2434 Lesperance Rd.
Tecumseh, ONT
Canada N8N 2W5
519-979-7123
Patient Recommendation
Try Dr. Joe Pellino at the Soft Tissue Institute. He is (last I spoke with
him) the senior instructor for Active Release Techniques. He helped me with
my whiplash.
There is also an advanced Bowen practitioner in Toronto. Her name is Frances Tutt. Her number is 416-699-8820. I don'tknow her personally, but i do know her instructors and they're good.
Patient Recommendation
One person you might look up is a Dr Gordon Ko based out of
Sunneybrook Hospital and also has a office in Markham. He is a pain
specialist and does a lot of work on RSI. The bad news is that it takes
about 6 months to get in and see him. http://www.musclepainrelief.ca/html/dr__gordon_ko.html
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Physio/Rehab Inc.
300 - 920 Yonge Street
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M4W 3S1
Tel: (416) 315-1100
Fax: (416) 921-0569
Toll Free: 1-800-459-FEET
E-mail Dayal@Sprynet.com
Web: http://home.sprynet.com/sprynet/dayal/
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I am a registered massage therapist in Toronto, Canada. I have
had a clinic for performance artists for 3 years. Most of my clients are
musicians with repetitive strain injuries and compression disorders.
I have had amazing success in the treatment of RSI's, TOS and other
related problems through agressive joint and tissue manipulation and
ergonomic assesment of playing posture and muscle imbalances. Education
seems to be the key.
Susan Chapelle, RMT,LMP
40 Ellerbeck St.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
M4K-2V1
(416)406-6803
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The RSI Clinic 79 St. Clair Ave E., Suite #203, Toronto, Ontario, CANADA M4T 1M6 Telephone: (416) 944-9008 Fax: (416) 944-9008 e-mail: rsi@mindbodycan.com
"The RSI Clinic at Mind Body Medicine Canada is an innovative medical clinic specializing in the assessment, treatment,
and research of Work related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSD) and other soft tissue injuries."
The co-ordinator of an RSI support group chimes in:
The RSI Clinic at Mind Body Medicine Canada is now located at ... (see update below)
... They are a terrific clinic and I highly
recommend them. Please note that they are a private clinic so most
services are not covered by OHIP. However, you can receive a thorough
medical assessment by the clinic director Dr. Heather Tick covered by OHIP.
I know that the concept of paying for health care is foreign to Canadians
but the money I spent at the clinic was money well spent. To learn more
about the clinic, check out their website at:
http://mindbodycan.com/RSI_CLINIC.html
UPDATE:
Heather Tick MD wrote: Name from....: Heather Tick MD Email from...: rsi@treatpain.ca Message......: The RSI Clinic is now part of The Integrated Pain Treatment Centre and located at 250 University Ave Toronto M5H 3E5 tel-416-944-9008 We are a multidisciplinary clinic with 15 years of successfully treating RSI. We have recently expanded our use of low level light therapy for these conditions.
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I have a multidisciplinary Carpal Tunnel Clinic in Toronto, Ontario. Amongst our diverse approaches to CTS we are using the CTD Mark 1. I wasn't sure there was info about it on your site. Please check my site at http://www.carpaltunnelclinic.com Best wishes Dr. Brian Kleinberg Carpal Tunnel Clinic The Dufferin Steeles Chiropractic Health Centre 1520 Steeles Avenue West, Suite 102 Concord, Ontario L4K3B9 Canada
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Balance Integrated Healthcare is a multidisciplinary clinic located in
downtown Toronto which includes Naturopathic Medicine, Acupuncture and TCM,
Registered Massage therapy, Craniosacral therapy, pregnancy massage, Thai
massage and monthly health seminars on a variety of topics.
Drew Nesbitt BA (hons), DTCM ............................................ Balance Integrated Healthcare 24B Liberty St, Toronto ON M6K 1A5 Tel: (416) 588 8282 Fax: (416) 588 2643 www.balanceih.com
My name is Drew Nesbitt and I co-own an integrated healthcare clinic in
Toronto Ontario called Balance Integrated Healthcare. My training is in the
field of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) where I focus on acupuncture and
pain. After my university degree (BA honours in Health Studies) where I
focused my studies on anatomy, sports injuries and health promotion, I went
to TCM college in Toronto for an additional 4 years (over 2900 hours of full
time training). I have always been involved with sports and I have been
playing guitar for 13 years so I am no stranger to the effects of RSI pain.
In my recent practice I have found acupuncture to be extremely helpful for
many types of RSI's and pain. I use many different TCM modalities in my
practice including electro-acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping therapy, Tuina
massage (Chinese massage) as well as appropriate strengthening and
stretching exercises.
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VOICE CARE SPECIALISTS
Ear, Nose and Throat Medicine, Video Stroboscopy, Voice Rehabilitation and Enhancement,
Speech Therapy, Vocal Coaching
Dr. Brian Hands
200 St. Clair Avenue West,
Suite 404
Toronto, Ontario
M4V 1R1
(416) 922-0070
voxcura@interlog.com
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I am a bass player and a chiropractor. I am getting quite a few referral from
the music community in my town. Taking care of thoracic outlet, cervical
radiculitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, etc.
Dr_John Bureau, Chiropractor
Active Health Care Centres, Tillsonburg & Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
102721.517@compuserve.com
web site.
Waterloo Office
140 Columbia Street West
Waterloo, Ontario, N2J 2Z3
(519)-746-6508
Tillsonburg Office
9 Woodcock Drive
Tillsonburg, Ontario, N4G 4L7
(519)-688-3901
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The Clinic of Injury and Disease Response
"...where muscles get back to work."
984 Bay Street, Ste. 704, Toronto, Ontario M5S 2A5 Canada.
phone number: 416-944-9008
e-mail: cidr@idirect.com
Web page:http://web.idirect.com/~cidr
We are a multi-disciplinary, medical clinic that specializes in RSI
Patient Recommendation
Re: Toronto, Ontario resources
At the Get A Grip workshop I attended last fall, Dwayne Van Eerd
spoke knowledgeably & was recommended by other panelists and by workshop
attendees. He's a kinesiologist with The Clinic of Injury and Disease
Response, at 984 Bay St, Ste 704, ph 944-9008.
I can recommend the Clinic for Injury and Disease Response on Bay and
Wellesley - Drs. Heather Tick and Mark Gilbert, and excellent
Kinesiologist, Dwayne Van Erd. Also Ms. Lois Singer, Speech Language
Pathologist in North York - if you are thinking of going with voice
recognition software.
Patient Recommendation
Nicola Tahair, a Physical Therapist at the Orthopaedic Therapy Clinic. There are two registered massage
therapists there too.
Patient Recommendation
Several Toronto area clinics and other RSI-related resources are reviewed in detail
at this excellent website.