KINESIOLOGY
Chronic Disease Management, Health promotion, Exercise prescription & Fitness programs
The Registered Kinesiologists at North Peel Family Health Team provide individualized sessions as well as group education on various health topics. If you are a registered patient, please contact the office to book.
Our team of Registered Kinesiologists are university-educated health professionals who specialize in the study of human movement and how it relates to different aspects of our health. A Kinesiologist works closely with individuals to assess, educate and assist patients in achieving their health and fitness-related goals. The following include some of the areas of health that a registered Kinesiologist may address:
Chronic Conditions
Work with our Kinesiologist to assess your movements in order to prevent, manage, & rehabilitate injuries. Patients experiencing pain secondary to a musculoskeletal condition, such as:
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Lateral or medial epicondylitis
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Impingement syndrome (of shoulder or hip)
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Frozen shoulder
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Rotator cuff tears
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Osteoarthritis
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Patellofemoral syndrome
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Tendonitis/tendinosis
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Low back pain
Exercise prescription & Fitness programs:
Exercise is medicine, let our Kinesiologists create a program that is appropriate for your functional level and abilities.
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Resistance training for prevention of bone loss (i.e. osteopenia)
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Balance training (i.e. elderly)
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Behavioural activation in patients with low mood or anxiety
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Strengthening prior to surgical procedures (i.e. ACL reconstruction)
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