Preventing Shoulder Injuries

Posted by Dr. Scott Wilson | 06-Mar-2015

Creating stability in the shoulder is key to preventing shoulder injuries. However, it’s important to know that stability in the shoulder comes from more than just the shoulder itself. Grip strength and proper overall form when reaching and lifting helps to avoid hyper-extension or traction which leads to strains and other injuries.

In the following video, Dr. Jason Lemieux of Physiomed Oakville explains how our shoulders work, how to avoid injury when reaching and lifting and how to strengthen our shoulders for even greater protection against injury:

Dr. Scott Wilson

Dr. Scott Wilson is the Founder & Chairman of Physiomed; one of Canada’s largest franchised networks of inter-disciplinary healthcare clinics. A graduate of Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Dr. Wilson founded Physiomed in 1994 and has since grown Physiomed to over 30 clinics in Southern Ontario and British Columbia. With hundreds of practitioners from over a dozen disciplines, Dr. Wilson and Physiomed have helped over 100,000 Canadians with physiotherapy, chiropractic, massage therapy, orthotic therapy, compression therapy and clinical conditioning as part of a program of rehabilitation and health optimization. In addition to helping patients improve their physical and mental well-being, Dr. Wilson has also mentored hundreds of practitioners to provide better care while enjoying more fulfilling careers. He is also a keynote speaker on many health related topics including how physiotherapy, chiropractic and health & wellness treatment can help with stress, weight loss, and unlocking the true potential within to achieve lasting physical well-being.