Athletic Therapy News

Friday, August 12, 2011

SportMedBC reports from the 2011 Western Canada Summer Games

"Performance and medical team stories from week one include:

- ice baths for the triathlon team

- river soaks for the beach volleyball team

- the countless hours and professionalism provided by Athletic Therapist Kevin Brechin in the polyclinic

- discussions with Dr. Bruce Davidson (Chief Medical Officers for WCSG) in regards to concussions

- the impressive performances and coaching by the wrestling team

- the proactive approach men’s beach volleyball coach Kyra Ianonne took to dealing with injuries

- the host society successfully providing food alternatives for athletes and coaches with food allergies and sensitivities

We’re all looking forward to the stories and memories the week two athletes will bring!"

Eight-year-old heart attack survivor returns home

"The undiagnosed heart condition — that had never shown any symptoms — could have struck while she was at their family's remote cottage up north.

It could have struck while she was swimming. Or playing with friends.

But it struck during basketball camp at Ridley College, where CPR-trainer Lenny Ferraro helped save her life.

"She's progressing well. We're just so fortunate she's still with us," her father, Rick Doucet, said Thursday from the family's Welland home.

Ferraro, a certified athletic therapist at the school, is an instructor in CPR who teaches all staff and faculty the life-saving skill."

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Drummer eyes record

"Gaul has also been eating meatballs made of only flaxseed and oatmeal and energy balls made from an original recipe by Dietz — its main ingredient is Spirulina, a high-protein type of seaweed.

The new diet seemed to be working, according to Carolyn Zepf, athletic therapist at Ultimate Sports Therapy in Mississauga and part of Gaul’s personal medical team.

“His vitals are the same as day one,” Zepf said on Monday. “He’s so stable, his skin looks good and he has energy. Some moments he’ll hit a wall, but they don’t last long.”

She also notes that as a result, Gaul has not taken any chemical medications or painkillers.

Zepf, along with Kate Stefan and Christina Fogg, check Gaul’s vitals every hour and monitor him constantly.

Gaul worked with Zepf and her team for six months in preparation for his record-breaking attempt, going through three different phases of training.

The first was a foundations phase where his muscles were assessed and he was taught to correct his posture to maintain his energy and expend less of it, says Zepf.

He then went through a strengthening phase and then finally an endurance phase.

“There has been such a huge change (from last year),” said Zepf. “It’s been so remarkable, almost like night and day.”"

"Another Overseas-based player and selectee for the China engagement, Toronto FC's Ryan Johnson, also pulled out of the side, with an injury complaint, even as he appeared for his team in a MLS match against DC United on Saturday where he played 90 minutes.

"Please accept this e-mail as confirmation that Ryan Johnson suffered an ankle sprain during the second half of our midweek game in Nicaragua. He was substituted as a precaution and received medical treatment for the next few days leading up to tonight's (Saturday's) game vs DC United. He participated in tonight's game and complained of pain and currently has swelling and decreased strength. It is our medical recommendation that Ryan stay home to receive on-going treatment for this injury as extended travel would only hinder his recovery," was the explanation via e-mail by the Canadian club's head athletic therapist, Carmelo Lobue."

Sunday, August 7, 2011

Invaders prevail in playoff opener

"In between those two high points, though, the Invaders lost receiver Nigel Couchman to a broken left leg. The game was delayed about 20 minutes before Couchman was transported to hospital in an ambulance.

According to Invaders athletic therapist Sonia Bougie, Coachman broke the fibula and tibula in his lower leg when players from both sides rolled up the back of his legs.

He will require surgery."

Friday, August 5, 2011

Laurentian wrong to close clinic

Wendy Hampson's Letter to the Editor of The Sudbury Star::

"I feel it necessary to clarify a few facts that have been swirling in the media since the closure of the Voyageur Athletic Therapy Clinic at Laurentian University on June 29.

The university has stated in the media that it was surprised to discover Laurentian was the only university left that fully subsidizes a clinic.

Preliminary research indicates that of 26 responses to date to a survey of 51 universities in Canadian Interuniversity Sport, 26 universities fund an on-campus athletic therapy clinic. Eleven clinics are 100% funded by the university with no expectation to generate revenue.

Thirteen are funded by the university with some expectation to generate revenue."

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Job Opportunity: Professor, Sheridan College

Sheridan is looking for an outstanding individual to join our faculty team. The successful candidate will teach a range of courses in the Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences with a focus on Athletic Therapy. There are a wide range of courses that the candidate may have expertise in, including; anatomy, manual therapy, assessment & rehabilitation techniques, taping, biomechanics, ergonomics, exercise physiology.

Responsibilities

Sheridan faculty provide academic leadership to programs and courses within their areas of expertise and contribute to the creation of a learning-centred environment where students can develop to their full potential. They also contribute to College, Faculty and program excellence by collaborating on a variety of initiatives such as new program development, applied research and alternative delivery strategies.

Salary Range: $57,791 - $100,183 (based on relevant educational qualifications and experience)
Application Deadline: August 31, 2011
Start Date: January 2012

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Moving day for the Warriors

"The move from the Civic Centre and Downtown office to the new multiplex will be done in a short amount of time, as training camp is just over three weeks away, and explains some of their first priorities in the move.

"When we get into our areas they are literally empty. We've got the walls, we've got the doors, but there is nothing in there," said Nyhagen.

"Stuff that will enable us to carry on with our business and get ready on the training side with camp just a few weeks away. Getting the equipment in, getting Curtis (Amiot, Warriors athletic therapist) set up in his area in the dressing dream, all that back end stuff so when we open the doors to the public everything just looks great."

Now that moving day has arrived, Nyhagen says the reality of having this top of the line facility has finally sunk in."

Monday, August 1, 2011

Letter from Sudbury Gladiators to LU

"Mr Giroux:

My name is André Paquette and I am a Certified Athletic Therapist working for Lifemark Physiotherapy and the Sudbury Gladiators Football Club. I was recently informed of the closing of the Voyageur Athletic Therapy Clinic and the dismissal of my colleague, Wendy Hampson.

Being from Sudbury, Ontario, I met with Wendy whom was fewer and far between the only Athletic Therapist within this community. She had an impact on my decision to continue my studies within the highly rewarding Athletic Therapy profession. I decided to attend the University of Winnipeg for my journey to become a Certified Athletic Therapist.

My clinical internship at the University of Winnipeg Athletic Therapy Centre, which is fully funded by the University, has allowed me to apply my knowledge, gain experience and expand my skills while under the direct supervision of Athletic Therapists, whom were my professors and future colleagues. The University of Winnipeg Athletic Therapy Centre is a teaching and treating facility, where the three Athletic Therapists at the time, and recently expanded to five Athletic Therapists, share their wealth of knowledge, thereby educating, demonstrating and allowing athletic therapy students to practice their hands-on application of techniques."

Job Opportunity: Epic Rehab and Sports Medicine

Epic Rehab and Sports Medicine is looking for an Athletic Therapist to cover primarily sports related injuries.

We are a busy multidisciplinary clinic located in Richmond Hill.

Qualifications:

strong experience in sport related injuries
current registration with your college
strong interpersonal skills
able to work in a team environment
uses manual therapy, exercise and education as part of their treatment

We offer competitive remuneration.

Interested candidates please send your resumes to epictherapists@gmail.com

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