Identify the issue, address the cause.
If you have ongoing pain or injury problems, or you want to improve your sports performance, a postural and orthopedic evaluation is essential.
Poor posture is something that many people don’t consider, but it causes significant issues in terms of pain, recurring injuries, and problems with physical activity. Fixing issues with posture and muscle imbalance can even help you avoid medical interventions and surgery.
About the Evaluation
The evaluation includes a detailed series of tests utilized dependent upon your individual case. The process takes around 75-minutes. Because the evaluation uses a complexity model, it helps us look at the whole picture when it comes to your structural health and wellbeing, and identify possible causes of any pain or posture issues.
The assessment includes a detailed discussion of any pain or physical problems, history intake, previous treatments, exercise regime, sports, general health, and anything else that may be affecting your wellbeing.
Do I Need an Evaluation?
Most people could stand to improve their posture. This ranges from active people and athletes who want to prevent injuries and surgeries, to executives, teachers, and office workers looking to prevent or address pain. If you’re not sure whether you need an assessment, read through this checklist – if you answer yes to any of the questions, it’s worth getting in touch.
I have ongoing pain, discomfort, weakness, tight muscles, or feel generally unbalanced.
I have tried everything to solve my problems, without relief.
I have recurring injuries that affect my life.
I am aware that I slouch or slump when sitting or standing.
I have been told I need surgery to correct joint or muscle problems.
I have had surgery recently.
I am currently injured and would like to try other options outside of traditional physical therapy.
I have recently complete rehabilitation form an injury and am unsure how to progress from here.
I am an athlete and I would like to improve my performance.
My pain and recurring injuries are affecting my ability to play sport or exercise.
I’m a parent or grandparent who would like to be able to play with my children or grandchildren more.
I work in a busy corporate job and would like to train more effectively.
I want to be functional and pain-free as I age.
What Happens Next?
Once your postural assessment is complete, we can design your personalized at-home training program.
In-person coaching sessions will include specialized exercises and techniques from Dr. Guy Voyer’s SomaTraining and SomaTherapy programs to correct your imbalances, such as myofascial stretching and ELDOA, proprioception and muscular reinforcement, all which are used to create your new postural positions. The goal is to create opportunities for you and your body to learn, which helps you correct any imbalances, create optimal joint positions and maintain new habits long term by being your own best therapist.