We Are Now in Our New Location!

Sports Medicine is proud to announce that they are now in their new location at 480 Huronia Rd.!!! Both the Huronia clinic and the company's Head Office, join their sister companies Mind to Muscle and Trainer's Choice as well as the Huronia Urgent Care Clinic, Shoppers Drug Mart, Helix Hearing, Georgian Radiology and family physicians in their brand new, state-of-the-art facility. We invite all clients past and present to come and visit us in our new home!

We Are The Official Clinic for the Barrie Kempettes Gymnastic club!

Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Centre has been named the Official Clinic for the Barrie Kempettes Gymnastic club! Sports Medicine is proud to be partnering with the Kempettes and will be providing them with on-site event coverage.

Thursday Night Lights

The Examiner and Sports Medicine seek to shine a spotlight on the high school football community and their fantastic athletes and coaches.

Thursday Night Lights sees afternoon football games moved to the evening, so parents and friends can watch.

The generous support and community spirit of Sports Medicine make Thursday Night Lights a reality.

The staff at Sports Medicine are familiar faces on the high school football circuit. They provide a physiotherapist or athletic therapist on site at every game, positioning themselves as a great supporter of high school football in our community. So when it became apparent back in 2006 that bleachers were needed for huge crowds at each Thursday Night Lights event, Sports Medicine stepped up to the plate to assist. The portable bleachers truly have made a big difference, providing a place for all the fans to come together and watch with a great view of all the gridiron action. This could not have been made possible without the support of Sports Medicine. Owners Rick and Tamara Schaly feel that Thursday Night Lights is a natural fit for Sports Medicine. "We have been providing coverage at every single high school football and rugby game in Simcoe County for over 18 years, says Tamara. "Thursday Night Lights is a great community event and we wanted to help support the athletes and raise the profile of high school football in our area." Rick has strong ties to our community: he was born and raised here and has been operating Sports Medicine for over 22 years. "I've played high school football here in Barrie myself, and it's great to see what a success Thursday Night Lights has become."

Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Centre provided rehabilitation services and care to those injured in work, sports, leisure, and motor vehicle related accidents. Their friendly and qualified staff include Registered Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, Certified Acupuncturists, Certified Athletic Therapists, Kinesiologists, Registered Massage Therapists as well as Sport Medicine Physicians and Orthopedic Surgeons. They are a family owned business committed to providing quality-driven multi-disciplinary rehabilitation.

Barrie AAA Zone Athlete Care Program

The Athlete Care Program has been specifically designed for the Barrie AAA Hockey Association as a preferred service to enhance the medical care, the rehabilitation and the prevention of injuries. Coaches and players will have access to fast-track appointments with therapists, orthopaedic surgeons and a Sports Medicine Physician, in addition to mentorship from highly qualified staff, top-quality supplies and braces.  Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Centre is Barrie’s foremost rehabilitation facility that offers these services and more for coaches, trainers, parents and players.

Kempenfelt Bay School Hockey Program

HOCKEY CANADA SKILLS ACADEMY ARRIVES IN BARRIE!
BARRIE – JUNE 30, 2009    

At the 1999 Molson Open-Ice Summit in Toronto, the delegation recommended that Hockey Canada investigate ways to support the design and delivery of school based hockey programming that would make use of facilities during regular school hours. The delegation at the summit recommended to:

 “Promote cooperative efforts between school boards, local hockey associations and sponsors, to better utilize ice times and school facilities and move towards the development of sport schools.”

This recommendation is now a major priority for Hockey Canada. For this purpose, Hockey Canada has developed the Hockey Canada Skills Academy program, and is now available at Kempenfelt Bay School, in Barrie, Ontario.

A hockey academy is an institution that allows young hockey players to take part in a training program during school hours. In many European countries, hockey academies form the base of all hockey development. European hockey academies have been in operation for decades. It has long been known that to develop a talent, ability, or skill to its full potential 10,000 training hours are needed. This translates 3 hours of daily training for over 10 years.

Through cooperative ventures with the Canadian education system, this is now possible. The school system has the ability to create a timetable that will allow the students to participate in daily, semi-weekly or weekly hockey training sessions. A teacher, a coach, or a combination of both, can run the sessions. The school itself or an independent organization, such as a minor hockey association or a private group, can operate the hockey portion of the program. The training that takes place within a hockey academy is very much in line with the role of the school in other curriculum areas; enhance students’ opportunities to learn and excel academically and athletically.

The Hockey Canada Skills Academy is Now available at Kempenfelt Bay School in Barrie. KBS is an independent, co-educational elementary school with enrolment from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 located on Bryne Drive.  At Kempenfelt Bay School we are committed not only to academic excellence, but also to the total development of our students.  Teaching the whole child is achieved through our integrated and challenging curriculum, a complimentary, enriched Arts Programme and the Hockey Canada Skills Academy.

The programme features several elite coaches including Paul Matheson, from Mariposa School of Skating, National Training Rink staff coaches and several professional players as guest coaches.

KBS welcomes all interested families and offers Financial Assistance.
For more information, contact Andy Rodford,
Head of School at (705) 739-4731,
or by email at arodford@kempenfeltbayschool.ca

More information on the program can be found at
www.kempenfeltbayschool.ca

Sports Medicine has been selected as Barrie's Best Physiotherapist by readers of the Barrie Examiner.

For 20 years, Barrie Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Centre has been offering Barrie residents quality, cost effective and personalized programs that help return individuals to their re-injured state. Owners Rick and Tamara Schaly, and their staff of 63 professionals, provide exceptional physiotherapy, chiropractic, massage therapy, Chinese acupuncture, nutrition, athletic therapy, and hot stone massage services. Click here to read more.

Sports Medicine looks after pros at Hockey Night in Barrie!

The 2nd annual Hockey Night in Barrie was held on August 13th, 2009 in support of the Royal Victoria Hospital’s Phase 1 Expansion Project. Many of the hockey world's finest, including Ron McLean, Darcy Tucker and Shayne Corson, turned out and teamed up with local government and community officials such as MP Patrick Brown, Minister of National Defence Peter MacKay and comedian Sean Cullen. Sports Medicine was proud to provide the services of two physiotherapists and Sport Medicine Physician, Dr. Shannon Bauman.

Sports Medicine earns CARF accreditation.
(Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities)

A facility accredited by CARF has demonstrated an interest in and commitment to establishing and maintaining high standards of physiotherapy and rehabilitation practice. When an organization is accredited, the public is assured that you are committed to continually improving the quality of your services and your organization's focus is on service outcomes, customer feedback and satisfaction. It demonstrates that you offer a higher degree of internal quality. Click here to read more.

Official Clinic of the Barrie Lakeshores Junior "A" and Barrie Tornados Junior "B" Lacrosse Teams

Sports Medicine and the Barrie Lakeshores Junior "A" and Barrie Tornados Junior "B" Lacrosse Teams have teamed up to provide a comprehensive injury management and rehabilitation system for their players. This partnership allows the lacrosse players access to a medical team that includes Orthopaedic Surgeons, Sport Medicine Physicians, Athletic Therapy and Chiropractic treatment. Players will also have full access to the latest technology including Radial Shockwave and Biodex Isokinetic Testing and Training.

Sports Medicine Physician joins the Sports Medicine team.

Welcome to Dr. Shannon Bauman, a Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician who will be joining the Sports Medicine staff as of July 28th, 2009. Dr. Bauman comes to us with an impressive resume that includes working with the Toronto Rock of the National Lacrosse League as a team physician, as well as working with national level rugby, football, hockey and sledge hockey teams both at home and abroad.

Doctors of acupuncture join sports medicine team

Sports Medicine is pleased to announce the addition of two Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncturists to their team. The Doctors of Acupuncture are now available for client care at all three clinics. Christine Lang and Charlene Mercer will provide Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture within a multidisciplinary team of professionals, helping people “Get Better, Faster!”

Acupuncture is an ancient form of medicine, which stimulates the body’s natural healing, based on the philosophy of energy flow throughout channels in the body. If the channels become blocked the energy backs up and overflows, therefore creating negative symptoms such as pain or fatigue.

There is an ever-increasing mountain of research to support acupuncture in the scientific world. Modern science rationalizes acupuncture results through the release of endorphins and other natural chemicals to stimulate the nervous system. No matter the cause, acupuncture simulates the body’s natural healing abilities.

Chinese Medicine is a regulated health profession throughout the United States as well as several provinces in Canada. It is currently undergoing the acts of regulation in Ontario, which will help to eliminate some of the stereotypes associated with acupuncture and will better protect against unqualified practitioners.

Acupuncture can help treat a full spectrum of injuries and conditions, which includes migraine headaches, sinusitis, TMJ, trigeminal neuralgia, tennis elbow, fibromyalgia, insomnia, palliative care, depression and anxiety.

In addition, acupuncture provides specialized treatment for rehabilitation during injury and accident recovery. Acupuncturists have extensive experience treating common knee problems such as degenerative conditions, osteoarthritis, pre/post joint replacement pain and tendonitis, knee, ankle and groin pain, sports injury strains and sprains.

Midland Flyers Junior Hockey Club

Sports Medicine and the Midland Flyers Junior Hockey Club have formed an alliance to ensure top quality treatment and rehabilitation is available for their hockey players. The agreement includes providing physiotherapy, athletic therapy, orthopaedic and medical services. The agreement also provides bracing through Trainer's Choice and athletic conditioning through Mind to Muscle.

Nottawasaga Futures Quality Award

Sports Medicine has been nominated, and selected the winner of the Nottawasaga Futures Quality Award that honours businesses that successfully apply the principles of quality management in their search for customer satisfaction and financial success.

Awards are open to all businesses located Adjala-Tosorontio, Bradford West Gwillimbury, Essa, Innisfil, and New Tecumseth.

Partners	Municipalities of Adjala-Tosorontio, Bradford West Gwillimbury, Essa, Innisfil, and New Tecumseth; Alliston & District Chamber of Commerce, Beeton Business Association, Bradford Board of Trade, Cookstown Chamber of Commerce, Greater Innisfil Chamber of Commerce (2001), Tottenham & District Chamber of Commerce, South Simcoe Economic Alliance Committee, Adjala-Tosorontio Resident’s Association, and the Economic Development Committees of Essa, Innisfil, Bradford, and New Tecumseth.
Goals	To recognize strong businesses, the cornerstone of economic health and prosperity in our community, and those businesses and individuals in the community who strive to promote continuous quality improvement and business success, applying the principals of quality management, leadership and creativity and community involvement.
Status	The 12th Annual Business Excellence Awards are to be held on October 30, 2008 at the Township of Essa Municipal Offices and hosted in partnership with the Township of Essa. There are expected to be 125 representatives from government and business at this event. Sports Medicine will be honoured with a plak and presentation.

Sports Medicine becomes the official clinic to the Oro-Medonte 77s

The Oro-Medonte 77s have teamed up with Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation to provide a comprehensive injury management and rehabilitation system for their players this inaugural season. Sports medicine will provide a Kinesiologist as team trainer, as well as a medical team that includes Orthopaedic surgeons, Sport Medicine Physicians, Athletic Therapy and Chiropractic treatment. Players will also have full access to the latest technology including Radial Shockwave and Biodex Isokinetic Testing and Training.

Extended Hours at Angus Sports Medicine

Angus Sports Medicine clinic has recently extended its operational hours. Please click here to see the new hours.

Sports Medicine Awarded National Recognition Award

Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Centres, have achieved the highest level of recognition by becoming the first private clinic in Ontario to be accredited by the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA). The Accreditation Program is valued and recognized as a standard of excellence in physiotherapy service delivery by clients, customers, and physicians.