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OConnor MacLeod Hanna LLP, Haltons full service law fi rm, is pleased to welcome Robert A. Watson to our team of specialized professionals. Bob Watson practices civil litigation exclusively. His emphasis is on corporate/commercial work. With over 20 years of experience from downtown Toronto, Bob brings a wealth of knowledge to the Litigation Department of OConnor MacLeod Hanna LLP. His practice includes contract litigation, disputes among shareholders and partners, litigation to recover real property and insurance claims and coverage disputes. He has conducted trials and appeals in all levels of superior courts and appeal courts (provincially and federally). 700 Kerr Street, Oakville, ON, L6K 3W5 www.omh.ca Bob can be reached directly at Tel: 905.842.8030 ext. 3327 Fax: 905.842.2460 Email: watson@omh.ca OConnor MacLeod Hanna LLP welcomes Robert A. 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People are often surprised and alarmed to realize how much their shoulder contributes to a comfort- able sleep at night. People can experience shoulder pain for many reasons, and similarly can loose function of their shoulder as a result of many causes. Eramosa Physiotherapy Associates continues to strive to be leaders when it comes to shoulder pain. One of the most common reasons for shoulder pain is tendonitis, specifically rotator cuff tendonitis. The rotator cuff of the shoulder is made up of four muscles that act as the control and stability center in the shoulder. If the four muscles are successfully working together there will be a balance of positioning and strength that aims at keeping the shoulder moving fluidly and without any catches. The goal of keeping your shoulder moving pain free is reliant of several key factors. Neck and shoulder postures are extremely important to establish a solid foundation for the rotator cuff to pull from. If we think of the muscles like an elastic band, it would very difficult for the elastic band to generate tension if one end doesnt stay stable and in the appropriate position. The shoulder blade is the foundation for the rotator cuff, and the shoulder blade is strongly influenced by neck posture. Ensuring that you minimize rounding shoulders and chin poking forward postures will provide the necessary foundation for your rotator cuff. Next we need to realize that there are changes to the rotator cuff that occur as a process of aging. This doesnt mean that the over 30 club should stop trying to lift their arm, but it does mean that we need to be aware of the physical demands that we are requiring of our shoulder. If you are working in a job that requires constant elevation of your arm, or working at shoulder height and even mousing on a computer, the shoulder is depending heavily on the rotator cuff strength to control its position. Any weakness can predispose you to injury. Physiotherapists are skilled at assessing the biomechanics of the shoulder joint, the function of the rotator cuff and establishing, if necessary, a specific exercise program to address and strengthen deficits. So if you are still rubbing your arm after a day of the computer, working or throwing ball it is time to take control of your shoulder rather than having your shoulder control your life. Keep up with life and stay in the game! Physio News by Robin Collins B.H.Sc. (P.T.), B.Kin., Dip. Sport P.T. Registered Sport Physiotherapist ~ Offering Excellence in Physiotherapy ~ Need cash, Cheapest Payday loans 166 Guelph St. Georgetown 905-702-1313 8 Acton/Georgetown, Friday, July 18, 2008 The Town of Halton Hills is $250,000 richer after repre- sentatives of TransCanada Corporation handed over a cheque recently. TransCanada is building the Halton Hills Generating Station, a natural gas-fired power plant, in the 401-407 Gateway Business Park. The state-of-the-art low emissions plant, scheduled for completion in 2010, will produce 683 megawatts of power, which is enough to provide power for 600,000 homes. The donation is part of TransCanadas Community Investment program. Bill Watts, project manager, and David Small, site manager, presented a cheque to Mayor Rick Bonnette at a June council meeting. One of the top priorities of this program is to improve the quality of life for the people who live in the communities where TransCanada does business. TransCanada is pleased to support initiatives which meet our community investment criteria and align with our priori- ties of education, health, environment, or civic investment projects, said Finn Greflund, TransCanada vice-president, Power Generation and Development, in a press release. TransCanada is proud to donate $250,000 in funding for the Town of Halton Hills. We all benefit from living and working in healthy, vibrant communities. This is good news, said Bonnette, accepting the cheque. The $250,000 is part of the community contribution that TCE made to the Town of Halton Hills. This is part of the agreement that we had with TransCanada and part of the approval process. Were very pleased TransCanada has ful- filled their obligations. Not only do we get this very generous donation, this plant will generate significant property taxes for many years to come. The TransCanada Halton Hills Generating Station is beginning to take shape on Steeles Avenue. TransCanada recently donated $250,000 to the Town as part of its Community Investment program. Photo by Ted Brown Town gets $250,000 boost