Kinesiology Care
Registered Kinesiologists have an extensive knowledge of human movement!
They use their expertise in working alongside providers to assist with the rehabilitation of patients.
Our Kinesiologists help to prevent and manage injuries, restore movement, reduce pain, build strength and correct imbalances in the body through exercise prescription and with the use of modalities (IFC/ultrasound/TENS).
Upon full recovery of an injury, your Kinesiologist will guide you in strength and conditioning to help achieve optimal health, performance, and function to achieve balance within the body and prevent further injuries from occurring.
Kinesiology Services
Kinesiology Assessment
An assessment with a Kinesiologist focuses on your body's ability to move and function at its optimal level. During the assessment the Kinesiologist will assess your overall health, identify the areas of dysfunction and provide the exercises needed to help you!
Soft Tissue Release Treatment
Soft tissue release is a hands on treatment that is used to assess and treat the muscles, tendons, and ligaments of the body. During the treatment the muscle is actively or passively stretched throughout the technique. Soft tissue release works by breaking down muscle adhesions and ultimately improving blood flow to the area to re-establish optimal length, resilience and function of the muscle.
Functional Movement Screen
The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is designed to assess movement patterns, identify limitations, and predict potential injury risks. FMS is a valuable tool used by healthcare and fitness professionals to optimize physical performance and prevent injuries.
What is FMS?
The functional movement screen (FMS) is used to evaluate movement patterns and find asymmetries in individuals. During an FMS evaluation a series of seven fundamental movement patterns are assessed. Each movement is scored based on specific criteria which helps to pinpoint the individual's areas of weakness, instability or asymmetry. With the final scoring from the evaluation targeted corrective exercises can then be given to improve movement quality and reduce their risk of injury.
Benefits of FMS:
Injury prevention
Identifying movement deficiencies and addressing them early helps reduce the risk of injuries during physical activity.
Performance optimization
Improved movement quality leads to better performance in sports, exercise and daily activities.
Customize your training program
The results of your FMS assessment guides the development of personalized exercise programs tailored to individual needs, maximizing efficiency and effectiveness.
Objective baseline
Provides an objective baseline for assessing movement patterns, allowing for progress tracking over time.
Cost-effective
Early identification and correction of movement dysfunctions can potentially save on healthcare costs associated with treating injuries.
Meet our Kinesiologists
HOLLY OZERKEVICH
Kinesiologist Clinic Manager
Holly graduated from Lakehead University with a Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology Degree. Since then, she has been practicing as a Registered Kinesiologist and has obtained certifications to become both a Certified Ergonomic Specialist and a WorkWell Functional Capacity Evaluator. She has a strong passion for health and fitness and truly believes in the importance of exercise as an essential means to improve health, prevent injury and increase overall well-being. Holly spends her spare time with her family enjoying the great outdoors. Outside of the office Holly can be found enjoying time on the beach at camp with her family, fishing and hunting.
MAGGIE KUZMICH
Kinesiologist Chief of Staff
Maggie is a Registered Kinesiologist and Lakehead Alumni that is passionate about fitness. Being born and raised in Thunder Bay, she is excited to make a positive impact on the community's well being by working with Oak.
In her spare time she loves getting outside to explore the beautiful surroundings of Thunder Bay and spending quality time with her family.
