Services

Shoreham Chronic Pain Clinic was designed with the assistance of several Health Care specialists, including physiatrist, neurologist, orthopaedic surgeon, physiotherapists, chiropractors, personal trainers, massage therapists, psychologist, neuropsychologist, social worker and occupational therapist. As well, Chronic Pain Management programs are a part of our ever-growing list of rehabilitation functions. In addition to physical, emotional and cognitive disorders, our team is sensitive to psychosocial stressors.

Shoreham Chronic Pain Clinic offers as part of a comprehensive therapy for their patience a water exercise program designed to rehabilitate patients from serious injuries or conditions geared towards helping with the relief of low back pain neck pain etc. these exercises also help in ensuring quick recovery.Our nutrition classes were developed to provide our patients with the basic understanding of nutrition planning and healthy diets. Nutrition counseling represents and integrates defect in the influence of exercises and physical activity in the prevention or the assistance of chronic pain impairments. The food program is offered twice a week and it's designed to help our patients develop a systematic and comprehensive approach to chronic pain. Patients are provided with the fundamentals of nutrition and the effects of metabolism throughout their life span. Finally, the program is designed as part of a comprehensive therapeutic program and is part of the eight modules which are available in our clinic.


We provide services to:

  • MVA

  • WSIB

  • Slip & Fall

  • EHC

Our services include:

ASSESSMENTS

    • Attendant Care/ In Home Assessment(Form1)

    • Case Management

    • Functional Abilities Evaluation

    • Occupational Therapy Assessment

    • Ergonomic Assessment

    • Future Care Cost Assessment

    • Loss of Earnings Capacity Assessment

    • Psychiatry Assessment

    • Neuropsychological Assessment

    • Psycho-Vocational Assessment

    • Psychological Assessment

    • Social-Vocational Assessment

    • Social Work Assessment

    • Work Site Analysis

    • Chronic Pain Assessment

    • Orthopaedic Assessment

    • Neurological Assessment

    • Physiatry Assessment

    • Rheumatological Assessment

    • Catastrophic Assessment

TREATMENTS

    • Chronic Pain Program

    • Physiotherapy

    • Massage Therapy

    • Chiropractor Therapy

    • Kinesiology Therapy

    • Psychological Counselling

    • Driving Anxiety Treatment

    • Vocational & Work Hardening Programs

    • Personal Training

    • Nutritional Counselling

    • OT Intervention

    • Aqua Therapy

    • Acupuncture

    • Yoga Therapy Program

    • Kinesiology Taping

    • Active Rehabilitation

OTHER SERVICES

    • Bio-Feedback Therapy

    • Home & Vehicle Modifications

    • Personal Home Care (PSW)

    • Orthotics

    • Assistive Devices

    • EMG Evaluation

    • Botox

    • Medical Marihuana NEW


Chronic Pain Program

Our unique multidisciplinary Chronic Pain Assessment and Treatment program consists of 10 modules/phases.

Shoreham's Chronic Pain Clinic was designed with the assistance of several health care specialists, including physiotherapists, chiropractors, physiatrists, neurologists, orthopedic surgeons, personal trainers, massage therapists, psychologists, neuropsychologists and social workers. In addition to physical, emotional and cognitive disorders, our team is sensitive to psychosocial stressors. These may lead to job loss, withdrawal from social roles within the family and community, and loss of enjoyment of leisure activities. Evaluating a chronic pain condition from a purely one-dimensional biological perspective is very limiting. In a chronic pain assessment, an accurate multifaceted diagnosis is necessary and would lead into an appropriate treatment plan. We call it:

Biopsychosocial Assessment of Chronic Pain

In contrast to traditional methods, the new health therapies use a multidisciplinary approach which includes biological psychological and social factors rather than purely biological approaches.

Phase 1

Physical Therapy - Chiropractic Treatment, 20 minutes, 2 sessions per week for 8 weeks

Therapy includes Activator techniques, Graston techniques, Myofascial release, Trigger point therapy and spinal extremity mobilization.

Phase 2

Psychological Cognitive Emotive Phase

The client is helped to gain insight into his/her chronic pain through 20 minutes, 2 sessions per week for 8 weeks through individualized treatments. Client will be able to:

a) Control what mechanism is in place in order to exercise control over his/her pain.

b) Find strategies to elicit relaxation (imagery, listening to music, medication, self-hypnosis).

Phase 3

Physiotherapy, 20 minutes, 2 sessions per week for 8 weeks

Staff evaluates pain and movement patterns, strength, joint range of motion, reflexes, sensation and cardio respiratory status. In this phase, relevant x-rays, laboratory tests and medical records are evaluated. The aim is to work in partnership with the client to plan individualized goals and treatment programs. Some specific areas covered include: improvements in muscle imbalances and alignment, reduction of pain and stiffness, acupuncture, TENS (electrical nerve stimulation).

Phase 4

Group Therapy, 20 minutes, 2 sessions per week for 8 weeks

Group Therapy is different from individual therapy. Group experiences benefit people in many ways. The client learns that he/she is not alone in experiencing psychological adjustment problems and learns from the positive and negative vicissitudes of others. In addition, it allows the client to better understand how people from different backgrounds deal with their impairment and may learn new techniques through interaction with others.

Phase 5

Image Rebuilding Phase, 15 minutes, 2 sessions per week for 8 weeks

A poor self-image can literally prevent the client from setting and achieving goals that could make life fulfilling. Although the outer stuff does not, and cannot, give a client a truly healthy self-image, it is, nevertheless, an important factor. An improved self-image may provide the confidence in our ability to think and ability to cope. A positive self-image may help the client assert needs, achieve values and gain confidence to be successful and happy. Through a goal-oriented and tailor-made approach, the client is helped to make positive changes in a warm and supportive environment.

Phase 6

Diet and Nutrition, 15 minute sessions, 2 times per week for 8 weeks

This area will also involve orthomolecular and homeopathic advice and counseling. Nutritional snacks are provided. Recommendations are made to extend learning cell for home use. We will also provide TENS units, Epson Salts, phytonutrients, meditation tapes, breathing exercises as homework responsibilities.

Phase 7

Solicitude Phase Psycho-social intervention, 15 minutes session, 2 times per week for 8 weeks

This area covers the client's ability to interact with others i.e. family members, friends in the belief that they could be solicitious in response to his/her pain; e.g. helping out with chores. Therapy is directed to family members who play a role in determining therapeutic success. A supportive and healthy family reinforces a client's activity and encourages the client to adopt an enabling role.

Phase 8

Laser Treatments

Laser treatments of acute soft tissue pain syndromes showed a dramatic response in our patients. Anecdotal evidence points to many successes in pain relief, including chronic pain.

Phase 9

The Magnetic Field Mat

The Magnetic Field Mat is based on the science of physics, utilizing the principle of the earth's magnetic fields and its pulsating electromagnetic field. It allows penetration directly to the cellular level. Reported effects are pain, swelling, tissue acidification, improved circulation, metabolism and wound healing have been recorded in our center. The maximum use time recommended, under supervision for the whole body, is 8 minutes twice daily.

Phase 10

Bio Feedback includes

Relaxation tapes whereby music is used to enhance the meditative techniques, by encouraging relaxation and the release of stress and tension from the body. With a calm and steady mind, the patient is able to focus on relief from aches and pains and achieving recovery.


Driving & Anxiety Rehabilitation

Driving anxiety develops in response to a traumatic event, most likely a motor vehicle accident triggers the phobia which involves the feeling of danger, fear of being involved in a collision or fear of crashing or losing control of the car. In severe cases, an individual feels loss of control and feels an overpowering urge to escape from the situation there in.

  • Basics of Driving Anxiety

  • Factors that influence Driving Anxiety

  • Anxiety reduction techniques

  • Driver responsibility course

  • Anxiety Counselling


Vocational Rehabilitation

  • Vocational rehabilitation is a process which enables persons with functional, psychological, developmental, cognitive and emotional impairments or health conditions to overcome barriers to accessing, maintaining or returning to employment or other useful occupation.Social Work Services

  • Job Site Analysis

  • Job Search Training

  • Job Placement

  • Physical Analysis

  • Employment Counselling

  • Social Work Services

  • Case Management

  • Grief Counselling

  • Family Counseling

  • Life Skills Course

  • Ergonomic Assistance

  • Social Work Counselling

Shoreham Equipment

  • Laser treatments of acute soft tissue pain syndromes showed a dramatic response in our patients. Anecdotal evidence points to many successes in pain relief, including chronic pain.

  • Nerve Blocks, Epidural steroid injections, knee, hip and shoulder cortisone injections.

  • The Magnetic Field Mat is based on the science of physics. It utilizes the principle of the earth's magnetic fields and its pulsating electromagnetic field. It allows penetration directly to the cellular level. Reported effects are pain, swelling, tissue acidification, improved circulation, metabolism and wound healing have been recorded in our center. The maximum use time recommended, under supervision for the whole body, is 8 minutes twice daily.

  • Botox, although widely known for its cosmetic applications, it is used in the treatment of neuromuscular disorders involving the head and neck, chronic pain, headaches and other bodily functions.

  • Stress Tests, our facility is equipped with a state of the art CardioPerfect WorkStation to measure functionality ECG, EKG, Electrocardiogram, Stress Exercise Tests with accurate results.

  • Bio Feedback includes relaxation tapes whereby music is used to enhance meditative techniques by encouraging relaxation and the release of stress and tension from the body. With a calm and steady mind, the patient is able to focus on relief from aches and pains and achieve recovery.

  • Rehabilitation Physicians are nerve, muscle, and bone experts who treat injuries or illnesses that affect how you move. Rehabilitation physicians have completed training in the medical specialty of physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R). Rehabilitation physicians treat a wide range of problems from sore shoulders to spinal cord injuries. Their goal is to decrease pain and enhance performance without surgery. Rehabilitation physicians take the time needed to accurately pinpoint the source of an ailment. They then design a treatment plan that can be carried out by the patients themselves or with the help of the rehabilitation physician's medical team. This medical team might include other physicians and health care professionals, such as neurologists, orthopaedic surgeons, and physical therapists. By providing an appropriate treatment plan, rehabilitation physicians help patients stay as active as possible at any age. Their broad medical expertise allows them to treat disabling conditions throughout a person's lifetime.

  • Breathing Exercises through special equipment, our clients/patients are encouraged to relearn their natural breathing rhythm which enables them to control the rhythm and flow of their breathing via visually presented stimuli. Breathing exercises help to reduce anxiety and the build-up of stress.

  • TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) Machine is a procedure used for pain relief by delivering small electrical pulses to the body via electrodes placed on the skin.

  • SEMG (Surface Electromyography) is a procedure used to measure muscle activity from the surface of the skin. SEMG evaluates the functional status of skeletal muscles and assist in neuromuscular training and rehabilitation.

  • Ultrasound is used to help doctors evaluate symptoms such as pain, swelling and infection.

  • Spirometry is used to measure pulmonary function, specifically the measurement of the amount, or volume, speed or flow, of air that is inhaled and exhaled by the patient.

  • Kinesiology encompasses a variety of exercise-based equipment such as the Exercise Stability Ball, cardiovascular exercise equipment, stability and core strength, exercises and equipment as well as strengthening and resistance routines. In addition, our programs include water therapy, yoga, exercise videos and home stretching programs to ensure maximal benefit and adherence to regimes.

  • Yoga Program, our Yoga Program is directed in making changes to the physical and mental capacity of the clients and preparing them to undertake a healthy mind and body lifestyle. Our yoga instructor is interested in achieving long-term sustainability for the patient, while at the same time relieving stress, and improving breathing techniques by teaching better posture, balance as well as coordination.

  • Personal Trainers, our personal trainers are committed to improving health and fitness for every patient and client. From our experience in clinical studies, our patients are happy with maintaining a healthy weight, overall fitness to improve cardiovascular health, posture and balance, as well as co-ordination.

  • Home Modification Daily Living Modifications assesses the client's needs regarding Home Accessibility. The thrust of this program is to ascertain that the current living environment is considered to be safe and barrier free. A full assessment is conducted to determine the most ideal living environment for a patient's return to his/her home. Recommendations for home modification are then documented in collaboration with an Occupational Therapist and a qualified medical team. The client's ability to abulate and reduce undue stress and anxiety is the modus operandi of this program.

  • Personal Support Workers, our clinic provides the services of personal support workers, who offer assistance for our patients with bathing, changing and medical wound attention, giving medications as prescribed by a doctor, personal care such as bathing, transfers from bed and finally providing house work and maintenance.


Driving & Anxiety Rehabilitation

Driving anxiety develops in response to a traumatic event. Most likely a motor vehicle accident triggers the phobia which involves the feeling of danger, fear of being involved in a collision or fear of crashing or losing control of the car. In severe cases, an individual feels loss of control and feels an overpowering urge to escape from the situation they are in.

  • Basics of Driving Anxiety

  • In clinic and in vivo assessment

  • Certificate in driving skills

  • In clinic and in vivo treatments

  • Driving desensitization

  • Vehicle modifications

  • Assistive Devices to enhance driving conditions

  • Factors that influence Driving Anxiety

  • Anxiety reduction techniques

  • Driver responsibility course

  • Anxiety Counselling

  • Seniors in need to requalify for their drivers license

  • Drivers who lost confidence as a result of an accident

  • Individuals who suffer cognitive/physical/perceptual impairment

Financial Consultant

When a traumatic experience such as a motor vehicle accident takes place, many clients who worked hard and assiduously for all their life find themselves in dire financial needs through no fault of their own. Inability to work and pay for your personal needs, adds additional stress to an already difficult situation. We provide:

  • One on one financial therapy with a Professional Chartered Accountant

  • Weekly financial group therapy sessions

  • Network with banks and other lending institutions

  • Network with community agencies

  • Network and access government agencies and programs

Nutritional Counselling

Clients who experience a traumatic motor vehicle accident very often report unwanted weight gain due to stress, diminished physical activity, motivation, loss of confidence, etc. We provide:

  • Therapeutic diet

  • In vivo nutrition counselling and sessions

  • Assessment of dietary habits

  • Develop nutrition plans with the assistance of P.S.Ws

Physical Rehabilitation

Physical rehabilitation involves the promotion of mobility, functional ability performance in order to improve quality of life. Therapists are involved in providing relief from health related conditions, illnesses or injuries that limit the ability to move and perform functional activities.

  • In Home Assessment

  • Occupational Therapy

  • Functional Evaluation

  • Discharge planning

  • Applications for services

  • Job Site Accommodation and Analysis

  • Physiotherapist