THE PIVOT SPORT JOURNAL

A Registered Massage Therapist’s Perspective on Percussive Therapy By Gabriel Pallotto, BHSc, RMT Pivot Sport Medicine  Introduction: The Massage Gun Mystery Heat or ice? Before or after a workout? Shoulder or quad? As a registered massage therapist at Pivot Physiotherapy, I’m asked about massage guns all the time. They’ve become a go-to gadget for anyone […]

Unlocking Performance & Injury Prevention with VALD Force Decks What is VALD? VALD force decks are advanced, dual-platform force measurement systems used to analyze strength, power, balance, and asymmetries in athletes and clients. These high-tech force plates measure ground reaction forces in real time, delivering precise data on key performance metrics such as: • Jump […]

Chiropractic care offers many health benefits, from pain relief and improved mobility to enhanced mental health and a strengthened immune system. Whether you are seeking relief from back or neck pain or simply aiming to boost your overall well-being, chiropractic care can be a beneficial addition Chiropractic care focuses on diagnosing and treating mechanical disorders […]

An interview with Dinah Hampson, BA, BSc(PT), FCAMT, RISPT, Dip Manual & Manipulative Physiotherapy Dinah Hampson is the owner of Pivot Sport and Pivot Dancer, a trained physiotherapist and dancer, entrepreneur, and thought leader. Tell us about yourself? Pivot Sport Medicine is a multidisciplinary sports medicine clinic in Toronto, Ontario that has been in business […]

“I feel stiff” “My hip is stuck” “My extensions are restricted”  These are common statements from dancers and performers even though they might be the stretchiest people in your clinical practice.   Without a personal background in dance, clinicians might find themselves thinking “this person has excessive range of motion, I need to strengthen them, […]