Acupuncture
Post-graduate training completed in acupuncture. Acupuncture involves inserting thin, disposable needles into specific acupuncture points throughout the body.
Cancer Rehab
Specialty program designed to help address issues that typically develop as a result of cancer or cancer treatments.
Concussion Care
Specialty program designed to help address issues that typically develop as a result of a concussion injury. Therapist providing care have post-graduate training in concussion care within their scope of practice.
Dizziness + Balance / Vestibular Rehab
Specialty program designed to help address issues that typically develop as a result of a vestibular system condition. Therapist providing care will have completed Lifemark Vestibular Rehabilitation training offered by Sheelah Woodhouse and have infrared goggle and other vestibular equipment as outlined by Sheelah Woodhouse.
Exercise Prescription
General exercise and conditioning program offered in clinic or offsite at a gym or home.
Manual & Manipulative Therapy
Hands-on treatment approach consisting of graded joint or tissue mobilization and/or manipulation techniques. Foundational manual therapy skills are part of entry to practice training for PTs, DCs and RMTs. Advanced training and credentialing is available in post-graduate areas.
Massage Therapy
Massage therapy services provided by a registered massage therapist.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy services provided by a registered occupational therapist.
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy treatment provided by a registered physiotherapist.
Bracing
Provision and fitting of pre-fabricated and/or custom fitted braces of all types.
Kinesiology
Kinesiology treatment services provided by Kinesiologist registered with an association and/or College.
Neurological Rehab
Single or multi/interdisciplinary rehabilitation services supporting individuals who have sustained a neurological event or injury or are living with progressive/degenerative neurological disease. Clinicians offering this service must have clinical knowledge, experience and appropriate equipment at their facility to best serve the neurological population.
Sport Medicine/Sport Therapy
Sport medicine is a field of healthcare that treats and prevents injuries related to sport, play and exercise. Practitioners are trained in the discipline, which also emphasizes physical fitness, conditioning and overall well-being.
Amputee Rehabilitation
Interdisciplinary amputee services including pre-prosthetic management, rehabilitation and functional restoration.
Visual Rehabilitation
Visual functional rehabilitation services addressing vision issues as they relate to movement and function. Services provided by clinicians with post-graduate training in the area of visual system function and rehabilitation.
Audiology Testing/Hearing Testing
Hearing test completed with specialized equipment, by a therapist trained to complete the testing.
Bobath/NDT (Neuro-developmental Treatment) Therapy
Post-graduate training completed and clinical experience in application of Bobath and/or Neuro-developmental Treatment (NDT) treatment techniques for patients with Central Nervous System (CNS) lesions.
Delayed Development Rehabilitation And Management
Clinician has the specialized skills and/or experience to assess & treat a client with delayed development.
Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
Clinician has the specialized skills and/or experience to assess & treat a client with spinal cord injuries.
Stroke Rehabilitation
Clinician has the specialized skills and/or experience to assess & treat a client who has suffered a stroke.
Treatment For Cerebral Palsy
Clinician has the specialized skills and/or experience to assess & treat a client with Cerebral Palsy.
Pain Management
Multi-disciplinary team of professionals with advanced knowledge, understanding and experience working with patients living with persistent pain. Team consists most often of OT, PT, Kinesiologist/ET and Psychological care provider.
Functional Testing
Evaluation of an individual's level of function. More customized than an FAE, certification in a standardized protocol preferred but not required.
Functional Restoration
Function program aimed at improving an individual's physical capabilities to return to work and/or normal daily activities.
Work Conditioning/Hardening
Structured functional program aimed at improving an individual's capabilities to return to work and/or normal daily activities.
Cupping Therapy
Post-graduate training with plastic- or silicone suction cups to treat fascial, myofascial trigger points/restrictions combined with massage techniques and movements.
Post COVID-19 Rehabilitation And Recovery
Rehabilitation and recovery services provided by trained clinicians (single discipline or multi/interdisciplinary team) directed at addressing the post-acute and long term rehab needs of those affected by COVID-19 infection and/or the pandemic in general. Trained clinicians must have completed 5 training modules provided by Lifemark and keep up on evidence informed practice in this emerging area.
Comprehensive Cognitive Assessment (CBS)
A comprehensive Cognitive Assessment includes objective clinical evaluation including Cambridge Brain Science (CBS) online cognitive assessment featuring scientifically-validated cognitive tasks in addition to traditional subjective and other objective evaluations of the patient and their function.
McKenzie Method
McKenzie Method® of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy® (MDT) is a system of assessment and management for spinal and extremity musculoskeletal disorders. Clinicians trained in the MDT system are able to assess and classify all complaints of the musculoskeletal system. MDT is a comprehensive assessment and management approach based on sound and logical principles that focuses on the patient and their potential to self-manage and recover their previous level of function.
