Does advanced training exist?
Special areas of interest exist within the profession and scope of physiotherapy - two of these include Orthopedic and Sports physiotherapy.

All physiotherapists at MIM are involved with the Orthopedic division and Sports Physiotherapy Canada and are advancing through the various levels of each division's recognized post-gradate training system.  The system allows advancement of skills and knowledge through both theoretical and practical examination.

Orthopedic Physiotherapy involves the assessment, management and prevention of movement dysfunction associated to injuries of bones, joints, and soft tissue such as muscles, ligaments, and nerves.

Manipulation is a hands-on treatment that is within the scope of Orthopedic physiotherapy.  It is used to improve movement and function, as well as reduce pain of various joints such as the ankle and foot as well as the spinal column.  It involves joint realignment through a small, high speed, low amplitude thrust.  MIM staff are trained and certified to perform both spinal and peripheral joint manual therapy and manipulation.

Sport physiotherapy's primary goal is to provide quality sport therapy, rehabilitation and counseling to athletes and recreational participants of all ages before, during and after injury.

Members acquire knowledge and expertise in the following areas:

• First aid/Emergency Care
• Assessment of Injuries
• Treatment/Rehabilitation of Injuries
• Taping/Strapping
• Warm-up/Cool-down Programs
• Training Programs
• Pre-season Screening
• Protective/Sporting Equipment
• Preventative Care
• Sports Nutrition

In addition to working in clinics, with teams and at sporting events, accredited physiotherapists also form part of the Canadian Health Care Teams for events such as the Olympics, Paralympics, Commonwealth, World University, Pan American, Jeux de la Francophonie and Canada Games.  MIM therapists have attended many of these events, including the summer Olympics in Athens.

Physiotherapy Focus:
Early intervention: quick access to assessment and management permits accurate diagnosis and reduces the long term effects of injury.  Staff at MIM are trained to assess injuries acutely and are accessible 6 days a week from 7-7 for such immediate acute care.

Prevention:
We at MIM believe in educating athletes, coaches, parents, and sport administrators on measures to prevent sports injuries.  We lecture often to groups and individuals regarding topics that include extrinsic and intrinsic risk factors for injuries.  For example stretching, strengthening, muscle imbalances, core development, proprioception, shoe and equipment selection, sport technique, nutritional issues and risk management topics.  We can tailor a lecture to your group and sport.