News and Updates

New Services!

We are pleased to offer our current and prospective patients with advanced training in vestibular (inner ear & balance) rehabilitation to help to improve their recovery. In addition and new to Thunder Bay, Fairway is pleased to offer intramuscular stimulation acupuncture (GunnIMS) to our collection of acupuncture services already available. Please visit the ‘Services’ section [...]

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Thinking about strength training? Ask a Pro!

We all think about strength training and either think we just need to lift a bunch of weight, or we look at all of the exercises and get confused where we should start. One great place to start is consulting with a kinesiologist or a physiotherapist to get a program designed to fit your goals [...]

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Combination therapies offer excellent results!

New studies are showing that, despite what some patients get for treatment, combination treatments are usually the most effective way to get better.  And specific exercise is almost always part of that combo. This month in the Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy, a study was published showing that a combination of TENS and [...]

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Myths regarding Spinal Decompression

If you have patients who have been talking about “Non-surgical spinal decompression”, you should have a look at this CBC Marketplace investigation on the subject.  It is quite revealing and your patients should be aware! http://www.cbc.ca/marketplace/2010/stretching_the_truth/main.html

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New Lifting Technique instruction sheet!

We’ve all heard “Keep your back straight and Lift with your legs”, right?   WRONG!  This is a 60 year old statement that has NO basis in fact or evidence.  Have a look at our lifting sheet.  I think you’ll see something pretty different!  THIS is how proper lifting is done.    Poster-Lifting Technique

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Ergonomics -A Basic Guide

Mike Poling, one of our physiotherapists and owners, is also a certified ergonomist for over 20 years. He has prepared a guide to basic ergonomics for workers, employers or health and safety professionals to use. Check it out!

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