Jack E. Taunton
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Sports Medicine
#5. 1863 Wesbrook Mall Vancouver BC, V6T 2J7About
Sport and Exercise Medicine. Exercise Rehab
overuse injuries stress fractures overuse knee and shoulder and hip injuries chronic adductor injuries osteitis pubis plantar fasciitis
rehab non surgical cases
treatment of chronic tendinopathy
Cardiac rehab. Exercise induced asthma. Over training syndromes
Education and Training
University of British Columbia
Board Certification
MS (Master of Science in Sports Exercise Medicine)
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Jack E. Taunton's Expert Contributions
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 drugs and radiation therapy. One help the other Jack. READ MORE
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 READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local, Regional, National, and International Public Speaking -
Awards
- British Columbia Sports Hall of Fame
- CASEM Lifetime Achievement Award February 2015
- SFU Sports Hall of Fame
- 2010 UBC Alumni Achievement Award
- BC Athletics Sports Hall of Fame
- 2014 SFU top 50 most Insiring Alumni Faculty of Science
- Burnaby Sports Hall of Fame
- 2010 exceptional contribution to family Practice Award BC college of Family Practice
Professional Society Memberships
- International Olympic Medical Committee, Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine
Articles and Publications
Has been Published, 25 Years of Research
Areas of research
overuse injuries. Tendinopathy etiology and management with ultrasound guided injection of dextrose,PRP and Fibroblasts
concussion. Diagnosis and Management
exercise and the elderly
high Performance endurance sports and injury prevention
stress fracture management
role of biomechanics of lower extremity on overuse running and cycling injuries
Hobbies / Sports
- Running Marathons (62 Marathons, 120,000 Miles, Cycling, Cross Country Skiing)
Favorite professional publications
- Clin j of Sports Medicine
Areas of research
overuse injuries. Tendinopathy etiology and management with ultrasound guided injection of dextrose,PRP and Fibroblasts
concussion. Diagnosis and Management
exercise and the elderly
high Performance endurance sports and injury prevention
stress fracture management
role of biomechanics of lower extremity on overuse running and cycling injuries
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