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Rapid Access Clinics for low back pain
Rapid Access Clinics are now are helping clients receive timely access to comprehensive consultation and treatment for people with low back pain in Toronto Central LHIN. Learn how to enroll and refer your clients: http://torontocentrallhin.on.ca/MSK/LowBackPain
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CBC Interview: Dr. Julia Alleyne on keeping Pan Am athletes healthy
Video interview shot Monday, July 21, 2015 — bright and early in the morning! Watch it here: http://panam.cbc.ca/videos/video/julia-alleyne-keeping-the-pan-athletes-healthy.html
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CP24 article: Two marathon runners treated for dehydration amid sweltering heat
From the CP24 (Toronto’s Breaking News) article: … With the hot weather coming as thousands of athletes take part in the Pan American Games, officials are warning both athletes and spectators to watch out for signs of overheating. Already, two competitors in the marathon have been treated for heat-related illness, according to the Chief Medical […]
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Toronto Star article: Heat will be factor for fans, athletes at Pan Am Games on Sunday
From the Toronto Star article: It’s going to be a hot one for Pan Am Games spectators, with temperatures Sunday expected to top 30C with a humidex reading that could make it feel like 40C. So how to keep cool? Here are some tips from Dr. Julia Alleyne, TO2015’s chief medical officer: WHAT TO DO […]
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Training for the Beermile
Check out this article about Kirsty Smith, a triathlete who is training to set a Beermile record! According to Beermile.com, the Beer Mile is “The most famous, glorified, respected, and celebrated of all the events of this underworld…” Here, Julia talks about the ill effects of alcohol on low body weight athletes. Let us know […]
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Check out the Toolkit!
Ontario’s Low Back Pain Toolkit has been released. Lots of hard work by many! Looking forward to hearing your feedback. http://health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/ecfa/action/primary/lower_back.aspx Also, find it at http://www.effectivepractice.org/