Niagara Physiotherapy & Sports Clinic

Background

Dr. Shaveen Jayalathge (DC, MS) is an evidence-based Chiropractor. He graduated from D’Youville College receiving his Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 2020 and obtained his Honors Bachelors of Science from McMaster University in Life Sciences.

He has most recently completed his Master of Science degree in Anatomy, and has been published in the Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine.

Manual Adjusting

Applying low force through fixated joints to improve range of motion and pain levels. Adjustments are fast, but not forceful, allowing for safe, specific and controlled manipulation of joints.

Medical Acupucnture

An evidence-based approach to the Traditional Chinese Medicne (TCM) practise of needle insertion (electro-acupuncture is also ofered).

Instrument Assisted Soft-Tissue Mobilization

Using instrumentation to break down scar tissue, decrease muscle tightness, and stimulate tissue healing.

Myofascial Release Therapy (MRT)

Pinning and stretching muscles to decrease muscle spasms, tightness, referred pain and headaches.

Theraputic Ultrasound

Used to increase blood flow to localized regions, in order to decrease muscle stiffness, reduce inflammation, promote tissue healing, and decrease pain.

Athletic Taping

Applying leuko/kinesio/leuko/rocktape to the surface of the skin in order to stabilize bones, musles and ligaments during activity, and decompress tissue to reduce inflamation.

Custom Orthotics

Comprehensive gaitscan anaylsis, coupled with individualized foot impression moldings ensure that your custom orthotics are specific to you, correcting sources of dysfunction.

Electrical Stimulation

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), and Interferential current (IFC), are effective therapies to alleviate nerve, soft-tissue and deep joint pain.

Laser THerapy

Photobiomodulation uses low-level light therapy (LLLT) to increase cellular energy production, stimulating the body's innate healing mechanisms, accelerating tissue repair and regeneration.

Shockwave Therapy

Extracorpeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is effective for chronic pain relfie of multiple conoins such as tendinitis, bursisits, fasiatis and soft-tissue calficiations.

About

Dr. Shaveen Jayalathge is equipped with extensive clinical and hands-on patient experience having worked within medical centers and sports clinics.

Dr. Shaveen Jayalathge DC
His clinical interests involve the treatment of neuromusculoskeletal conditions such as headaches, thoracic outlet syndrome, sciatica, carpal tunnel, facet syndrome, muscle spasms, neck and low back pain.

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Dr. Shaveen recognizes the importance of interprofessional collaboration in healthcare. He is well-versed in developing treatment plans that maximize the therapeutic benefit delivered to patients, providing a variety of services.

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