Afshin Shams, Physiotherapist

Description

Afshin Shams received his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from York University. He then went on to complete his Physiotherapy degree at the European School of Physiotherapy in Amsterdam, Netherlands with special interests in orthopedic and sport rehabilitation.

Afshin has an extensive background in athletics, strength and conditioning and has experience working with high school and varsity athletes. His treatments include the use of manual therapy, specific corrective exercises, and the incorporation of strength and conditioning to bridge the gap between the two disciplines.

Treatments & services

• Back pain
• Bracing and splinting
• Concussion therapy
• Ergonomics
• Hot & cold therapy
• Joint manipulation
• Joint mobilization
• Joint pain
• Laser therapy
• Leg pain
• Neck pain
• Pre/Post-surgical rehabilitation
• Shoulder pain
• Soft tissue therapy
• Vestibular rehabilitation
• Virtual visits

Languages spoken

• English
• Farsi

Professional associations

• The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario

Summary

Form & Function is a truly integrated rehabilitation clinic that utilizes the best techniques science and clinical practice has to offer. We help you get back to your busy lives and the activities that you love to do.
We are located inside the Hilton Suites Unionville Athletic Club with 35,000 square feet of fitness and rehabilitation space and 1,200 square feet of modern treatment place.

Services & supplies

• Active release technique
• Acupuncture
• Arthritis treatment
• Back pain
• Body composition analysis
• Bracing and splinting
• Chiropractic adjustments
• Concussion therapy
• Counterstrain
• Cupping therapy
• Custom Orthotics
• Deep tissue massage
• Ergonomics
• Gait assessment
• Herniated disk
• Hot & cold therapy
• Hydrotherapy
• Joint manipulation
• Joint mobilization
• Joint pain
• Laser therapy
• Leg pain
• Lifestyle counselling
• Nail treatment
• Naturopathic remedies
• Neck pain
• Osteopathic treatment
• Pelvic health
• Pre/Post-surgical rehabilitation
• Shoulder pain
• Skin and wound care
• Soft tissue therapy
• Spinal decompression
• Spinal manipulation
• Sports massage
• Temporo-Mandibular joint (TMJ) pain treatment
• Traditional chinese medicine
• Trigger point therapy
• Vestibular rehabilitation
• Virtual visits
• Wellness massage
• Wrist pain

Amenities

• Close to public transit
• Free parking
• Wheelchair accessible

• 8500 Warden Ave, Markham, ON L6G 1A5
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