Our Treatments

Each of our areas of practice employ the best techniques and approaches in dealing with your condition. We start by developing a full assessment of your physical status and conditions. We then develop a proscribed complement of treatments to address your condition.
"Step to Health" Medical Center’s qualified staff informs and discusses with you the assessment, treatments and other information that sets the road to optimal benefits and health recovery.
"Step to Health" Medical Center provides a wide range of treatments for patients who have suffer from debilitating and / or chronic conditions.
Our treatments include the following practice areas:

Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries - provide treatment and rehabilitation services to people who have suffered injuries in motor vehicle accidents. Our experienced and knowledgeable team can assist you on the road to recovery from various injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.
Our administration department will guide you through all of the paperwork.
A wide range of injuries can result from a motor vehicle accident.
If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident, it is recommended that you begin physiotherapy and / or massage therapy as soon as possible in order to allow for a quicker recovery from the time of the accident.

Whiplash Associated Disorders
Thoracic Spine Strain
Lumbar Spine Sprain and Strains
Joint Dysfunction
Musculoskeleta injuries
Chronic Pains
Dizziness and Vertigo
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Tension Type Headaches
Fear of Driving

WSIB - Work Injuries Our clinic also offers treatments and rehab services required for work related injuries.

Sports Injuries – "Step to Health" Medical Center, as a leader in adopting an approach of multidisciplinary practice for sports injuries.

Massage Therapy - Conditions treated include:

Arthritis
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Chronic and acute pain
Circulatory problems
Gastrointestinal disorders (including spastic colon, colic and constipation)
Headache
Immune function disorders
Insomnia
Myofascial pain
Reduced range of motion
Sports injuries (including pulled or strained muscles and ligaments)
Stress
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction

Chiropractic Care - Conditions treated include:

automobile accident and whiplash injuries
on-the-job and lifting injuries
sports/athletic injuries
slip and fall injuries
chronic injuries
low back pain and stiffness
neck and upper back pain and stiffness
mid back pain and stiffness
headaches and migraines
leg pain, weakness, numbness and tingling
arm pain, weakness, numbness and tingling
extremity joint pain and dysfunction
carpal tunnel syndrome

Physiotherapy -Conditions treated include:

Back Pain / Spinal Injuries
Neck Pain
Chronic and Acute Injuries
Post-operative Rehabilitation
Joint Problems
Sports Injuries / Athletic Screening
Musculo-skeletal Issues
Movement Restriction / Loss of Function
Bodywork / Maintenance

Acupuncture -Conditions treated include:

Anxiety & Depression
Arthritis, Tendonitis, & Joint pain
Asthma & Allergies
Auto Injuries
Bladder and Kidney Infections
Cardiac Palpitations (Irregular Heartbeat)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Common Cold & Influenza
Degenerative Disk Disorders
Diet, Nutrition, & Weight Control
Fibromyalgia
Headaches & Migraines
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
Indigestion, Gas, Bloating, Constipation
Insomnia
Menopause Symptoms
Musculoskeletal pain
Nausea
Neuropathy
Orthopedic Conditions
Pain
PMS & Menstrual Irregularity
Smoking Addiction
Sports Injuries
Tension / Stress Syndromes
Tinnitus
Work Injuries

Sport Injuries -Conditions treated include:

Joint sprains, sprained ankles and wrists.
Muscle strains, pulled hamstring, calf or groin.
Overuse injuries R.S.I, tendonitis and bursitis.
Back pain and trapped nerves, Lower Back Pain, stiff neck and sciatica.
Whiplash injuries, muscle, joint or nerve pain following a road traffic accident.
Wear and tear injuries/joint pain, osteoarthritis, cartilage problems, frozen shoulder.

Work Conditioning / Work Hardening -Conditions treated include:

Strains and sprains
Tennis Elbow
Neck and back injuries
Post-surgical and post-fracture care
Neurological dysfunction
Repetitive motion injuries

Active Release Technique (ART) -Conditions treated include:

tendons
ligaments
sciatica
fascia and nerves
headaches
back pain
carpal tunnel syndrome
knee problems
shoulder pain
plantar fasciitis
shin splints
muscles
tennis elbow

Muscle Stretching & Strengthening -Strength training isn't just about lifting weights and "bulking up". Strength training builds muscle endurance along with muscle strength. There are many benefits of doing strengthening exercises and they can be done by adults and children of both genders. Benefits of strengthening your muscles include:

Decreasing body fat and increasing lean muscle mass. Increasing lean muscle mass can help your body burn calories more efficiently.
Toning your muscles to help you look thinner
Increasing or maintaining balance and coordination
Increasing or maintaining bone mineral density
Reducing risk of injury
Preventing muscle deterioration
Increasing athletic performance
Increasing ability to perform everyday activities easily

Exercise Therapy -therapy involves eliciting motion of the body or its parts in order to relieve symptoms and improve function. Specific stretching, strengthening, and stabilization exercises are a critical part of the rehabilitation process for most musculoskeletal injuries. Continued exercise is an important component of rehabilitation and injury prevention. Comprehensive exercise program to ensure a complete return to pre-injury levels.

Health And Rehabilitation Support Devices -Include orthotics, which can decrease pain, not only in the foot, but in other parts of the body such as the knee, hip and lower back. As an example orthotics can also increase stability in an unstable joint, prevent a deformed foot from developing additional problems, and improve overall quality of life.

Functional Abilities Evaluations (FAEs) - FAE testing is a valuable tool to guide the return to work process or to quantify very specifically, a person’s functional abilities and limitations. Some of the items evaluated are:

Static & dynamic strength
Whole body range of motion
Work endurance
Standing & walking work tolerance
Seated work tolerance

Psychotherapy - Dealing with emotional well being. Help with relationships, assertiveness and communication, bereavement and grief, clinical depression, borderline depression, weight loss and weight management, eating disorders, anxiety disorders, GAD (general anxiety disorder), panic attacks (panic disorder), phobias, work stress, codependency, overcoming trauma and post traumatic stress disorder, stress management, weight problems, eating disorders and other psychological issues or problems.