Treatment Modalities

1. Comprehensive Physician Medical Assessments and Treatment Plan
a. Use the most qualified physicians
b. Systematic and evidence-based approach to diagnosis and treatments
c. Emphasis on preventative health and improving quality of life
d. Holistic approach will utilize all available modalities listed below when appropriate
e. Trained for WCB/OIS injuries

2. Pharmacologic
a. Traditional Medications
i. Use the most timely and rigorous research data in helping choose pharmacologic agents
b. Vitamins/supplements
i. To augment dietary recommendations and facilitate healing, improve energy, lose weight etc.
c. Alternative/Natural Medicines (judicious)
i. Use those with research backing when appropriate

3. Massage Therapy
a. Peter’s specialty (will let him elaborate)

4. Physiotherapy
a. Facilitates healing of a variety of injuries
b. Regain and improve strength, endurance, balance thereby improving quality and enjoyment of life
c. Utilize for shortening recovery times for WCB/OIS cases

5. Occupational Therapy
a. Specialists in work place injuries
b. Focus on prevention in the work place and with safer body movements (eg. Lifting techniques)
c. Utilize for shortening recovery times for WCB/OIS cases

6. Nursing Care
a. Works closely with physician to facilitate treatment plan
b. Educate patients regarding disease and treatments
c. Liaison for physician
d. Perform procedures (eg. Injections, Ear syringing)

7. Nutrition
a. Overseen by Nutritionist
b. Will be used in combination with exercise and other modalities for weight loss and healthier living
c. Monitored results utilized by physician to further improve health outcomes

8. Fitness
a. Top-notch physical trainers with specialized knowledge in kinesiology and exercise physiology
b. Efficient and safe exercise techniques
c. One-on-one training available as well as classes
d. Customized workout regimes
e. Peter can elaborate on this one as well

9. Psychosocial
a. Consider Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
b. Social Worker (if covered by Primary Care Network)