PAGE 26, WH1TBy FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 1990D Imm 1i ; m .____ New sports injulry clinie By Trudie Zavadovios Whether chasing a pucýc, bat- ting a bail, tackling a front-end or andig a silam-dunk, athietes, amateur or professionai, ail rmn the risk of personali njury. Brock Physiotherapy and Ath- Can das it ee May 25 to Juns 3, 1990 Canada's Fitweek, May 25 Io June 3, Is the iargest celebration of physical activity ln the worldi Find out the events In your area and join the funlIit's lime to make your move towards active living. -d1.. WI >.dobf ietic Injury Centre has .recently opened at 200 Brock St. N. mei Whitby and has the expertise .n equipment to treat sports injuries iwith a high standard of professional care. Physiotherapist Alex MacCul- loch flot only focuses on treat- ment but also stresses education a.nd prevention of injuries. MacCulloch's basement offices are equipped with a variety of modemù machinery including a low impact stair climber, an exercise bike specially e9uipped with a comfortable chair with back support so clients with back injuries can stili maintain strength in their legs. «We have an electrical muscle stimulatr » says MacCulloch. A.nd an ultra sound that helps reduce swelling and increase blood supply. as well as varlous otheré modalities that facilitate heal! UhnW,.J Macuicwoi a regis- tered physiotherapist and has a university degree says hie has a spcal interest in treatment of back pain post surlgicae as. n juriesP and sports uries. His cientele also includes pile who have had work-reia- ýMUî9o have been invol- ved in motorv;ekicle accidents. He says that sports injuries tend te e more frequent in the winter but that some suxnmer- time injuries include ankie apris ligament problems of theknee, and muscle probiems in the shoulders. Although physiotherapy cosa are not generally covered b OHIP, most medicl and mn- surance pîans do cover such ser- vices. Ini order te, meet the need of his clients, his office hours in- clude evenings and Saturdays. ALEX MacCuiloch of Brook Physioth- erapy applies dai-dynamie currents to Henry Street High Sehool basebail pit- cher Jeff Hardy to relieve minor bicep tendinitis. Backy ard play,,sets' saýfety FROM PAWie 25 ground, and in front and Children's product. Take, care behind to allow safe of rusted parts as soon as. boit, or covered with an aor movement of a child's legs and possible. nut or a plastic cap. feet while swinging. - Check ail nuts and boîta - See that ail tent pegs, - Make sure that no part of a regulariy to make sure that stabilizer bars, etc. are level play structure could trap they are tight. with the ground or easy te sSe se chiidren don't trip over them. - Adjust the height of swing seats se that children can get on and off safely. Be sure to leave enough space from the chiid's head or limbs. LOCAT[ON 18IMSDPOIRTANT - All equipment should be located on a surface which wil lessen the impact of a fail--for example, grass, earth or sand. The area should be kepttfree from broken glass or other debris. - Swing sets should be located a safe distance from fences, trees, houses, electrical wires or other obstacles. They shouid also be placed a safe distance from othe play equipment, se, children don't coilide. - Remember that alides can become too hot for safe use. Place them in the shade or facing away from the sun. MAINTENANCE 18 A MUST - Plastic parts take an additionai beating ithe summer's sun- and winter's cold. Check il plastic parts carefuily and. frequently -: especially those parts designed te, support a child' weight. You can often buy replacement- parts such- as swing seats, slide tops, ladder rungs, boit' caps, tube end-covers, etc. from local dealers or f'rom the manufacturer. - Chains for swings, trapezes and rings should be checked frequentiy for signs of wear, weakness or rust. Replace them when necessary. You can purchase- plastic protective covers for chains. This wiil prevent ingera from becorning caught ini the loopo. - You must use non-taxie paints when repainting any ADULT SUPERVL91ON 18 ESSENTIAL Remember that baose ciothing, hats with chin strapa, ponchos, scarves and' jeweilery, can get caught on equipment. Make sure that chiidren in your care are dressed appropriately. Presehoolers need constant supervision and should neyer be left aiong on play structures. Older eilîdren often try to make equipment "more challenging" and use it in unexpected and unintended ways. They aise often take risks as they develop their physical skiils. As this ind of "niisuoe" resuits ia large number of injuries, play miles are very important. Teach your child how te use playground equipment with these ruies for safe play; - No pushing, shoving «or horseplay. - Avoid walking in front of, between or- directly behind moigparts. -Kepfingers away from movingparts. -Neyer run up-and down élide beds or slide down head"first. -Slippery when wt!Slick surfimce can cause serious injuries. Wait until structure and clothing are dry. - Always hold onte hand grips. or rails. - Friends are fun but don~t overload equipment with too many at once!, - Neyer stand on swings or jump off them while they are' moving. -Neyer jump from unsafe- heights. -Don't help younger chiidren te climb to unsafe heighta.. with MEDICAL SUPERVISION DR.S. K. BERNSTEIN OnXFICSN WMMlY, 9SAWA, 1DIMIO, SCARBOIUGH, N OWRMISAUGA, BR MALA, RMPIN, MIIV . RNHIfl, RC M HI. ,SIOUFFVM.E PHONE 666-5939 80 1ickson Rd.S.A~