Dr. Troy Sturtevant graduated from the Canadian Memorial
Chiropractic College and holds a degree in biology from
Bishop’s University.
His professional certifications include Active Release
Technique (ART), medical acupuncture, and Strength and
Conditioning Specialist. Dr. Sturtevant has worked with many
athletes of various skill levels including varsity, Olympic,
and professional athletes and is a devoted attendee of
seminars provided by the Canadian Academy of Sports
Medicine.
Dr. Sturtevant’s professional experience involves working as
a member of the core medical team for the 2008 Canadian
Olympic Wrestling Qualifications, the 2009 Canadian
Grappling team and the strength and conditioning coach for
the Canadian Ultimate Frisbee Team. In 2009, Dr. Sturtevant
was published in the fitness section of Elle Magazine. He is
also a former hockey and baseball player.
chiropractic
What Happens When the
Spine is Adjusted and What Was That 'Pop'?
Rapid stretching at the spinal joint results in significant
therapeutic intervention. The exact nature of the
intervention is what chiropractic researchers are just
beginning to understand. On one level, muscle and ligaments
stretch, blood circulation increases, and nerve fibers fire
rapidly at the moment of the chiropractic adjustment. But
the picture is more complicated.
During the adjustment,
the low back has undergone quick and gentle stretching of
the spinal joint. The patient may hear a cracking or popping
noise as the joint is opened. Research has proved that small
pockets of air or bubbles are found in the tissue fluid
surrounding a joint capsule. When the joint tissues are
stretched during a chiropractic adjustment, the pockets of
air 'pop' creating a cracking sound.
When the patient gets up from the table, she feels more
movement in her lower back. The muscles may still be sore
and tight, but spinal motion is improved. Each session will
provide more relief. The chiropractor may suggest preventive
care such as specific exercises and ergonomic tips on how to
correctly bend and lift. Preventive care of this type helps
to maintain spinal motion.
Contemporary Medical Acupuncture
What is Contemporary Medical
Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a Nerve Stimulation technique where fine
needles are inserted with the goal of correcting abnormal
activity of the nervous system. Contemporary Medical
Acupuncture differs from Traditional Chinese Acupuncture in
that its study is based solely on Anatomy and physiology.
What conditions can be improved
with Acupuncture?
Acupuncture has been shown to decrease pain and increase
healing rate in acute injuries. It has also shown to be very
effective with a number of chronic conditions such as frozen
shoulder, back pain, neck pain and headaches.
Does it hurt?
Acupuncture is relatively
painless. A slight ‘pinch’ is generally all that is felt
when the needle is inserted.
How long does a treatment last?
Once the acupuncture points to be used have been determined
based the needles are inserted and are left in place for
15-20 minutes – during this time, the patient is encouraged
to relax!
Will my insurance plan cover
acupuncture treatments?
Contemporary Medical Acupuncture falls under the
Chiropractic scope of practice and therefore the acupuncture
treatment will be billed as Chiropractic. If your insurance
plan covers Chiropractic treatment, acupuncture will be
covered.
Active
Release Techniques (ART)
Articular
pumping
involves a co-operative interaction between the therapist and
the patient to treat a joint or articulation as a whole.
Targeting the whole joint, namely the capsule (fascia), pathways
of the nerves, arteries and, veins as well as synovial fluid
exchange, this technique allows the treatments to be more
effective than traditional forms of mobilization. Articular
pumping
is highly effective at restoring range of motion, strength and
fluid mechanics required for optimal healing of a joint.
Muscle
Energy and Strain Counter Strain
SCS
and Muscle Energy
are techniques where the patient and therapist work together to
find the appropriate corrective force or position to improve
muscle and joint function. These gentle active techniques are
effective in normalizing muscle tension and increasing joint
range of motion. MET is particularly effective in treating
mechanical low back pain.
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OHPC
Athletic Therapists
Jay
Ankersmit,
Hons BA Physical Education, Dip. SIM, CAT(C)
As a Director of the OHPC Jay is very proud of the quality of services provided to active individuals and athletes of the Ottawa Region through the professional staff of the centre.
In his role as Athletic Therapist Jay utilizes a variety of assessment and treatment techniques to best suit his patients’ needs in recovery and performance. The combination of myofascial release, mobilization with movement (Mulligan) techniques and neurodynamics coupled with traditional treatment modalities gives Jay a wide spectrum of treatment options to address the array of conditions that patients present with at the OHPC.
Jay has worked with
the Ottawa Senators NHL franchise, the Ottawa Fury Soccer club, Rugby Canada, and the Ottawa Rebel formerly of the National Lacrosse League. He is especially proud of his contributions to the successes of the many locally based professional, National Team and Olympic athletes he has had the pleasure of working with during his career.
Jay has been recognized for his professional accomplishments and contributions to local athletes by the Ottawa Business Journal, as a recipient of the
2009 Top 40 Under Forty award.
Sarah
Button, B Kin(ch), Advanced Certificate in Athletic Therapy, CAT(C), CSCS
Sarah graduated with a Kinesiology degree from the Memorial University of Newfoundland and then went on to complete her Advanced Certificate in Athletic Therapy at Mount Royal College in Calgary. She also holds the Certified Strength and Conditioning Professional designation with the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Sarah brings a variety of experience and course work to her clinical treatment and treats using Myofascial, Mulligan, Muscle Energy, Soft Tissue Release, and Active Isolated Stretching Techniques along with modalities as needed. She also draws on her background in coaching and strength and conditioning for athletes and active individuals to ensure her patients receive an exercise program that will help them meet their goals and get back to sport and life quickly.
Sarah has devoted much of her life to figure skating. Her latest skating endeavour has been synchronized skating on a National gold medal winning team. As and Athletic Therapist, Sarah has worked with many collegiate sports including volleyball, soccer, wrestling, gymnastics and rugby. She has also had experience at National Championship level events for figure skating and gymnastics and worked as a therapist for the Calgary Colts in the Canadian Junior Football League. Her most interesting field experience was working with the Canadian medical team for the Professional Bull Riding Association.
Kirsten Kidd,, HBK, Advanced Certification in Athletic Therapy, Certified Athletic Therapist CAT(C)
Kirsten completed her Honours Bachelors of Kinesiology at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay Ontario. She then went on to complete her Advanced Certificate in Athletic Therapy at Mount Royal College in Calgary, Alberta.
She has continued her pursuit knowledge and skills in Athletic Therapy through a number of manual therapy courses including Soft Tissue Release, Muscle Energy and Thera-Band’s Bands, Balls & Balance program. Kirsten uses a combination of manual techniques, conditioning programs and therapeutic modalities to return her patients to their sports and activities as quickly as possible.
Highlights of her career so far include a Division Championship while working in the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) with the Okotoks Oilers Jr. A Hockey Club. While with the Oilers, Kirsten was the recipient of the 2009 AJHL Trainer Bursary. She has also provided her expertise to the U20 National Judo Championships, the World Jr. A Hockey Challenge, the Calgary Raiders Senior B Lacrosse team and the Thunder Bay Bordercats Baseball club.
Angela Wylie, B.Sc HKin., Certificate in Athletic Therapy Certified Athletic Therapy C.A.T.(C).
Angela completed her B.Sc. Human Kinetics at St. Francis Xavier University, and went on to do her Certificate in Athletic Therapy at York University.
Her drive to continually learn and become a well rounded therapist has led her to take a wide variety of manual therapy courses. Her hands on approach to treating her patients blends well with her specialized courses in Muscle Energy techniques, Craniosacral work, Myofascial skills, Soft Tissue Release, as well as McKenzie Protocols.
Her career thus far has taken her throughout Canada and the world with such experiences as;Cirque du Soleil, Head Athletic Therapist, Trinity Western University, Vancouver Whitecaps, Canadian Junior National Volleyball Program,
CFL and AFL football experience
Angela’s personal athletic experiences include synchronized swimming at national and international competitions, rugby, soccer, windsurfing.
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