David Braley Sport Medicine & Rehabilitation Centre
David Braley Athletic Centre WB127: 1280 Main Street West L8S 4K1 Hamilton, ON, Canada

This month's features staff profile - Phil Hendriks, RMT! Phil Hendriks is a Registered Massage Therapist and works at the David Braley Sports Medicine Clinic at McMaster University. He began his relationship with McMaster in 2013, working with the McMaster Varsity Swim team, and in 2017 began working at the DBSM clinic. Phil is a local native, having grown up up in the Niagara region on a mixed fruit farm of 40 acres with his parents and four siblings. He attended high ...school at Dennis Morris Secondary School in St. Catharines, Ontario. He was a high school and university athlete a member of the school’s cross country, track and rowing teams. After having graduated first from Queen’s University in Kingston, and then from the Sutherland Chan Massage Therapy School, he moved with his family overseas, and spent 10 years doing sports therapy in Australia and New Zealand. While overseas he worked with the Western Australian Ballet Company, incorporated clinical pilates in his therapy, and spent 5 years working at a women’s therapy clinic. In 2012 he returned to Southern Ontario with his family. Phil continues to be an avid runner, although he now supplements his training with mountain biking, road cycling and cross country skiing. Phil’s relationship with outdoor exercise is fuelled by his access to our extraordinary Southern Ontario conservation areas and forest trails. He doesn’t really engage in sports watching and has no particular love of any sports’ teams, but loves to live vicariously through other’s love of team sports and their passion for sport with one exception Go Sagan!. Phil is married and has two children (one starting at MAC in Sept!), and only one pet that lives in his fridge - it comes out to play once a week and is enjoyed by everybody (any bakers out there?). In his practice, he has particular expertise as well as a strong interest in chronic low back pain, particularly in active individuals. His treatment philosophy and protocols encompass dynamic practises and exercises to relieve symptoms and improve mobility. #rmt #physio #hamont #McMaster See more

Hey Grad Students! Did you know that you have health coverage through the Graduate Student Association Plan! Graduate students have up to $500 of health coverage for Physiotherapy, Massage Therapy, and Chiropractic care EACH! All you need is a doctor’s referral. ... Come check out the clinic today! #McMaster #Mac #Physiotherapy #physio #physicaltherapy #hamont #hamilton #Rehab #injury #prehab #DavidBraleySportMed #recovery See more

Let’s take a look at some muscles of the shoulder; such as the Biceps Brachii! The short head originates from the coracoid process of the scapula, while the long head originates from the supraglenoid tubercle. Both insert on the radial tuberosity and bicipital aponeurosis of the forearm. Although the biceps is largely responsible for flexing the elbow and supinating the forearm, the long head also plays a role, albeit minor, in flexing the shoulder as well!... The long head of the biceps can be a culprit of pain in many shoulder injuries, as bicep tendinopathies develop with age and overhead work. Physiotherapy can help manage pain, reduce inflammation, and improve strength and function after an injury! #McMaster #Mac #Physiotherapy #physio #physicaltherapy #hamont #hamilton #Rehab #injury #prehab #DavidBraleySportMed #recovery See more

Let’s take a look at some muscles of the shoulder; such as the Rotator Cuff! The Rotator Cuff is a group of four muscles that surround the shoulder joint. These muscles include the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis. They connect the shoulder blade to the humerus (upper arm bone). They work together to stabilize the shoulder joint and help with shoulder movement. ... These muscles help rotate, raise, lower, flex, and extend your upper arm during all movements! Rotator cuff injuries are common in many people. Up to 20% of adults have partial rotator cuff tears, and are symptom free and don’t even know about it! However when symptomatic, physiotherapy can assist in rehabilitation, and strengthening your shoulder again! #McMaster #Mac #Physiotherapy #physio #physicaltherapy #hamont #hamilton #Rehab #injury #prehab #DavidBraleySportMed #recovery See more

What are some common shoulder injuries, and what do they really mean? Find out here! Rotator cuff tear: a tear of one or more tendons of the four rotator cuff muscles that work to stabilize the shoulder when you move your arm. Rotator cuff tears can vary in degree and size. Impingement syndrome: occurs when there is not enough space below the acromion (bone) for the tendons to pass freely, particularly when the arm is lifted above shoulder height. When this happens, a pin...ching, and commonly irritation occurs here Tendinopathy: is when the shoulder tendons are either irritated or inflamed. This can be a new (acute) injury, or a long term (chronic) issue. Come visit your physiotherapist at David Braley Sports Medicine for a detailed assessment and to jumpstart your rehabilitation today! #McMaster #Mac #Physiotherapy #physio #physicaltherapy #hamont #hamilton #Rehab #injury #prehab #DavidBraleySportMed #recovery See more

What are the symptoms of a shoulder injury? What should you look for? Listed below are some common symptoms! -Pain radiating from the front of the shoulder to the side of the arm. -Pain and stiffness when raising or lowering arm or with lifting and reaching movements. -Athletes may have pain with overhead activities (such as throwing a ball).... -Pain at night, and sleeping on the shoulder -Loss of strength and motion. Any of these may indicate one of many shoulder pathologies! After a comprehensive physiotherapy assessment, your physio will create a treatment plan with you. Pain management strategies may include acupuncture, IFC (interferential current), heat or ice. Muscle balances and patterning will be addressed through work with stabilizing muscles, to help improve range and strength. In some cases, therapeutic ultrasound or shockwave therapy will be used to stimulate healing and recovery. Most rotator cuff injuries respond very well to physiotherapy, and help clients return back to their activities! #McMaster #Mac #Physiotherapy #physio #physicaltherapy #hamont #hamilton #Rehab #injury #prehab #DavidBraleySportMed #recovery See more

Here are some tips to get you through this week's winter storm! #Mac #McMaster #MacSportsMed #physio #physiotherapy #physicaltherapy #activerelease... #heathlylifeatyle #keepmoving #keepmobile #injury #rehab #movement #hamont #hamilton #health #exercise #shoveling #snow See more

Due to inclement weather, and the university closure, the David Braley Sport Medicine and Rehabilitation Centre will be closed today, Tuesday February 16. We will re open for regular hours tomorrow.

We are still available during the lockdown for in person services! Whether it's backs, necks, shoulder, legs; we're here to help you with all of your needs. Has your in home classroom been giving you some ergonomic troubles? We can help! We continue to provide:... Physiotherapy Massage Therapy Chiropractic Orthotics Bracing Dietician Sport medicine physicians Orthopaedic surgeons Interventional radiology Physiatry Give us a call today! #McMaster #Mac #Physiotherapy #physio # RMT #Massage #physicaltherapy #hamont #hamilton #Rehab #injury #prehab #DavidBraleySportMed #recovery See more

Happy New Year! Wishing everyone a wonderful year filled with happiness and health! #McMaster #Mac #Physiotherapy #physio #physicaltherapy #hamont #hamilton #Rehab #injury #prehab #DavidBraleySportMed #recovery

Happy Holidays from our family here at David Braley Sport Medicine, to yours! Wishing you a season filled with happiness and health #McMaster #Mac #Physiotherapy #physio #physicaltherapy #hamont #hamilton #Rehab #injury #prehab #DavidBraleySportMed #recovery

We wish everyone a happy and healthy holiday season! Please be advised that David Braley Sport Medicine and Rehabilitation will be closed Dec 24 2020 - January 3 2021, for the holidays. The clinic will reopen for in person services on Monday January 4 2021. ... #McMaster #Mac #Physiotherapy #physio #physicaltherapy #hamont #hamilton #Rehab #injury #prehab #DavidBraleySportMed #recovery See more

Stay tuned for a series of brief informative ACL posts! If the hamstring muscles are slow to turn on during cutting, jumping or landing, it puts extra stress on the ACL. Females tend to have a slower hamstring reaction time, and this means the hamstring can’t protect the knee as easily during movement. BUT you can change that! ... Check out the Nordic hamstring curls video, for a great hamstring exercises! #McMaster #Mac #Physiotherapy #physio #physicaltherapy #acl #acltear #aclrehab #hamont #hamilton #Rehab #injury #DavidBraleySportMed #exercise @aclpreventionsquad See more

Join our McMaster community and support the campaign for men’s health. You can help make a difference. Let’s raise awareness and funds! Check out @macmovember for more details! #McMaster #Mac #Physiotherapy #physio #physicaltherapy #hamont #hamilton #Rehab #injury #prehab #DavidBraleySportMed #recovery #movember

Did you know that a dehydrated brain works harder to accomplish the same amount as a normal brain and even temporarily shrinks because of its lack of water Increased dehydration can cause notable drops in energy, mood, skin moisture, and blood pressure, as well as signs of cognitive impairment Make sure to drink an optimal amount of water to help yourself be your best self The recommended daily intake of water varies from 2-2.7 L for women and 2.5-3.7 L for men #MacMoves #Wellness #HamOnt #McMasterU #Recreation #Physiotherapy

#Repost @d.k.os Always a pleasure to guest lecture at McMaster University! Was awesome today sharing an inside look at the world of pedorthics with 4th year kinesiology class, "Exploring Movement & Posture" ... From lecturing, to answering technical pedorthist questions, to career advice after undergrad, it's truly one of my favorite things to teach & work with students ... Big thanks to Prof. Madsen for having me 'out' to her class today!

Lest We Forget Please remember to take a moment of silence today In Flanders fields the poppies blow... Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields. #Lestweforget #Remember See more

How Pain Works! Our interpretation of pain as become quite established throughout the years; pain is the direct result of injury or harm to tissue in our body and if we have pain, something is not right Many of us have been led to believe that pain is an INPUT, that is dependant on the amount of damage done. However through modern pain science, we now have a better understanding that pain is actually an OUTPUT from the brain modified by several factors. ... Ronald Melzack was one of the first researchers to shed light on this understanding. Several widespread factors all contribute to the pain that we perceive: -Sensory Input: nociception, resulting from the actual physical damage, however it is only ONE of the inputs -Pain Knowledge: What do we know about injuries? -Previous Experiences: Have we been injured like this before? How did we recover in the past? -Mood: Are we feeling anxious? Depressed and down lately? -Stress: Have we been feeling very busy and have a lot of pressure at work or other areas of our lives? -Other injuries/conditions: Our we managing other chronic illnesses or injuries currently? ALL of these factors, both physical and non physical contribute to the OUTPUT of pain that we feel Most of the time, the brain properly responds to the INPUT signals, to help us properly respond to the treat, and help us avoid further injury. In these cases, pain is good because it helps protect us! However, in some situations in people with chronic or persistent pain, the pain OUTPUT is often not due to the sensory or damage input alone. Often times, this sensory input, or tissue damage is even resolved. It’s all of the other input factors that are continuing and increasing the pain that we feel! Luckily, we have a great opportunity here as we have the ability and to help reduce the other inputs, and reduce the pain we feel! Stay tuned for more posts on pain science! Source: Melzack R. Pain and the neuromatrix in the brain. Journal of dental education. 2001 Dec 1;65(12):1378-82. #McMaster #Mac #Physiotherapy #Physio #Physicaltherapy #hamont #hamil See more