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Jack E. Taunton

Physiatrist (Physical Medicine)

<p>Sport and Exercise Medicine. Exercise Rehab </p>
<p>overuse injuries  stress fractures  overuse knee and shoulder and hip injuries chronic adductor injuries  osteitis pubis  plantar fasciitis</p>
<p>rehab non surgical cases</p>
<p>treatment of chronic tendinopathy</p>
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<p>Cardiac rehab. Exercise induced asthma. Over training syndromes</p>
Jack E. Taunton
  • Vancouver, BC
  • University of British Columbia
  • Accepting new patients

Can you get physical therapy while on palliative care?

I always thought that you could combine physiotherapy and palliave care and physiotherapy is strength. Flexibilty cardio vascular exercise which is different then chemotherapy READ MORE
I always thought that you could combine physiotherapy and palliave care and physiotherapy is strength. Flexibilty cardio vascular exercise which is different then chemotherapy drugs and radiation therapy. One help the other
Jack.

How is a torn tendon diagnosed?

High resolution ultrasound for degree of tendon damage. Microtear can be treated with ultrasound guided injections of dextrose or platelet rich plasma
Jack