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Sport Injury Prevention | health care victoria

Below is a list of sport injury prevention tips on how to help prevent sport sprains and strains.

1. Make sure that you are using the proper fit and correct size of sports equipment.

2. Make sure that the equipment is approved by the organizations that governs each of the sports.

3. Maintain equipment and check the maintenance of the playing surfaces that you will be playing or practicing on.

4. Ask if the team coaches have training in first aid. Make sure that someone in the facility or at the sporting event has first aid.

5.  If you are new to a sport and just starting to play, make sure that you pick a team or league according to  your age and skill level.

6. Have proper preparations – make sure you know about the sport, how it is played and understands the rules.

7.  It is important to do warm-up exercises and to stay hydrated.

8. One of the most overlooked prevention tips is to stay alert and mindful during any sporting event. This is not the time to be daydreaming or distracted.

These tips will go a long way to keeping you safe and injury free.

However, even by following all the above tips on Sport Injury Prevention,  accidents do happen. The most important factors after a accident is to see your health care practitioner as soon as possible.

Please call our clinic at 250-282-0018 for more information on Sport Injury Prevention  | Health care Victoria

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In Victoria, Therapeutic Massage Provides Effective Relief.

In you’re looking for effective, non-surgical and natural, drug-free approach to pain management and rehabilitation in Victoria therapeutic massage can provide relief from a wide range of conditions such as migraines, osteoporosis,sports injuries and conditions related to soft tissue, nerve and joint dysfunction.

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Using a blend of modern science and ancient philosophies Diversified Healths’ registered massage therapists will tailor each treatment to best suit your needs.  They will use a combination of techniques that include massage and manual therapy, joint mobilization, and rehabilitative exercises such as stretching, strengthening, postural exercises and patient education to help you achieve the wellness you are looking for.

Massage helps maintain good muscle tone, flexibility, and is very effective for the management of muscular conditions. Massage can also help reduce the harmful affects of stress on your body.  When used by itself or in conjunction with our other therapies, massage has many positive effect

Choose a deep tissue massage which focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue.  It is especially helpful for chronically tense and contracted areas such as stiff necks, low back tightness and sore shoulders.

Choose a sports massage which is typically done before, during and after personal training sessions and athletic events. The purpose of this technique is to prepare the body for peak performance, to drain away fatigue, to relieve swelling, to reduce muscle tension, to promote flexibility and the prevent injuries.

Our Registered massage therapists will provide an accurate assessment, diagnosis and prognosis of specific soft tissue and musculoskeletal conditions, as well as take a complete patient history, assessment, manual treatment and remedial exercise.

Victoria therapeutic massage is effective for people of all ages and at any stage of life, so call today to book your massage appointment!

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Shockwave Therapy Victoria BC

Shockwave Therapy Victoria BC is a non-surgical treatment of soft tissue, bone, and joint pain.   Shockwave Therapy provides a safe, non-invasive, non-surgical alternative for those suffering from Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendinopathy, Tennis Elbow, Jumpers Knee, Stress Fractures, Rotator Cuff, Tendonitis, Bursitis, and anyone suffering from joint and tendon disorders.

shockwave therapy victoria bc
shockwave therapy victoria bc

There are no side effects or long term effects with shockwave therapy and no extended recovery period. Shockwave therapy improves the metabolism in the pain region, increases blood circulation,  promotes and accelerates the recovery of injured tissue. and stimulates the body’s repair mechanisms. Damaged tissue gradually regenerates and eventually heals.

Shockwave Therapy is particularly good at pain management by stimulating a metabolic reaction in the affected tissue, causing stress fibers to  change in their permeability, breaks down calcific deposits which induces an analgesic reaction mechanism, which blocks pain messages.

During a Shockwave  treatment, a high-intensity sound wave interacts with the tissues of the body, effectively reinjuring the area on a cellular level and breaking up scarring that has penetrated tendons and ligaments.  The controlled reinjuring of tissue allows the body to regenerate blood vessels and bone cells.  The resulting revascularization leads to faster healing, reversal of chronic inflammation, stimulation of collagen and a return to pre-injury activity levels.

To find out more about Shockwave Therapy  Victoria BC, and to find out if this treatment is right for you, please contact Dr. Krisjan Gustavson at 250-382-0018.

 

 

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Diversified Health – Physiotherapy 

What can you expect from a physiotherapist?  A physiotherapist is a health care professional that provides physical rehabilitation and pain relief to people including those with osteoarthritis, repetitive strain injury, whiplash and sports injuries. Whether you’ve been injured playing sports, sustained a workplace injury or been in an auto accident, you will find your solution with a physiotherapist at Diversified Health.

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As primary health care professionals, physiotherapists combine knowledge of how the body works with clinical skills to diagnose and treat symptoms of illness, injury or disability.   A physiotherapist’s goal is to restore, maintain and maximize your strength, function, and movement. Some of the equipment/therapies they will use are: cold laser therapy, hot and cold therapy, ultra sound, electro therapy, shockwave therapy, eToims, Dry Needling Therapy and traction with a decompression table.

Physiotherapists prescribe personalized exercises,  help to reduce pain and stiffness, increase mobility,help recover from injury and how to avoid or prevent further injuries.

Physiotherapists prescribe therapeutic exercises to improve range of motion, muscle strength and posture and will include exercises that can be done at home. A physiotherapist also provides education and advice for health promotion, disease and injury prevention.

Diversified Health is leading the way in aesthetically functional design with their Rehabilitation Gym; combined with cutting edge technology for a non-clinical, compassionate experience for our patients.

Please contact us at 250-382-0018 to book an appointment and to find out if physiotherapy is right for you.

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Diversified Health Clinic Victoria BC

Diversified Health Clinic Victoria BC is a group of health practitioners with diverse experiences using passion for health and years of clinical expertise to clearly diagnose problems, maximize results and accelerate healing.

Health Clinic Victoria BC

Diversified Health Clinic Victoria BC

Besides our knowledgeable practitioners we also have a full range of leading edge equipment and products that address the whole patient and provide a comprehensive health approach.  The attention to detail is what makes this clinic unique.  Different treatment rooms have different requirements, and we offer a variety of flooring materials, ceiling heights and wall treatments to enhance and support our patient’s overall experience while in our clinic.

Some of our equipment and modalities that the practitioners use are;  Class IV Laser,  TENS,  Ultrasound, Vibe machine, Decompression Table, eToims, Cox table,  Rehab gym facility, Graston Tools and Neuro-mechanical Adjusting Tool.

Diversified Health also offers Shockwave Therapy.  This a non-surgical treatment of soft tissue, bone, and joint pain.  These high-energy mechanical pulses stimulate the breakdown of scar tissue and fibroblasts in the targeted area thus improving blood circulation in the area.  These pulses also initiate metabolic activity and an inflammatory response that promotes and stimulates healing.

To find out more about our practitioners, equipment or treatment methods, please contact Diversified Health Clinic Victoria BC at 250-382-0018.

 

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Have you ever Googled: find a doctor Victoria BC

When you search on-line for “find a doctor Victoria BC, you get about 1,120,000 results!

Finding the right doctor and clinic can be a full time job, especially if you are new to the area. But this can be your chance to find the perfect doctor/patient fit.

Start by asking yourself what your needs are.  Do you need a clinic close to home or work? Are the hours of operation important?  Do you want more than one type of practitioner available?

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Diversified Health Clinic

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the Diversified Health!   We are a team of health practitioners with diverse experience using our passion for health and years of clinical expertise to clearly diagnose your problem, maximize results and accelerate healing.

We offer Chiropractic, Registered Massage Therapy,  Shockwave Therapy,  Nutraceutical Counseling,  Acoustic Wave – Cellulite Therapy 6 days a week and coming soon Physiotherapy, Acupuncture, Naturopathy, and a Rehabilitation Program

The clinic is located in the iconic Mosaic building located at 1063 Fort Street in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia. Diversified Health is leading the way in aesthetically functional design, combined with cutting edge technology for a non-clinical, compassionate experience for our practitioners, patients, visitors and staff.

Please contact us at 250-382-0018, our practitioners would love to answer any questions or concerns you might have regarding your health or condition.  So remember not to Google ” find a doctor Victoria BC ” for your health question, instead Google Diversified Health Clinic.

From all of us at Diversified Health Clinic, Welcome!

 

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