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PERFORMANCE CARE is a proactive and preventative system where patients have regular functional assessments and treatment BEFORE they experience any sort of pain or restriction.

09/18/2025

Low back pain? 😣 The problem might not be your back at all — it could be your hip. 💥

When the psoas muscle, which connects your spine to your legs, becomes tight, it can pull on your lower back and cause pain. This is often seen with prolonged sitting. 🪑📉

And don’t forget about the sacroiliac (SI) joint — when this joint between your spine and pelvis becomes irritated, it can send pain signals straight to your lower back. 🔥

Your hip and back are on the same team — if one’s off, the other might feel it. 💡

09/12/2025

What are “knots”🪢💪

Trigger points are hyperirritable spots within a muscle that are tender to the touch and can cause discomfort or dysfunction. There are two main types:
 🔴 Active trigger points cause pain even when you’re at rest. They might refer pain to another part of your body and often mimic other conditions (like tension headaches or sciatica).
 ⚪ Latent trigger points don’t cause pain unless you press on them — but they can still restrict movement and weaken the muscle over time.

Whether active or latent, these points can seriously affect performance, posture, and daily comfort. Releasing them through massage, dry needling, stretching, or movement can bring major relief.

💪 Take care of the muscles that carry you everyday!

09/05/2025

Don’t freeze your healing🧊

While ice has its place in injury management, it’s not always the best choice—especially after conservative therapies like physical therapy, chiropractic care, or deep tissue massage.

🔍 Here’s why: Ice works by constricting blood vessels and reducing inflammation. However, after conservative treatments, your body is actually trying to increase circulation to heal the area.

❗Applying ice right after can slow down that healing process, limit lymphatic drainage, and delay recovery.

✨ What your body really needs post-treatment is movement, hydration, and blood flow—not cold that shuts it all down.

✅ So when should you use ice?
* Immediately after an acute injury (think sprains, strains, or bruises within the first 24-48 hours)
* To manage severe swelling or pain in the very early stages
* For short-term numbing if needed—just don’t overdo it!

08/14/2025

Is it okay to turn your feet out during a squat🏋️‍♀️
Short answer: Yes — but it depends.

A slight external rotation of the feet (about 5–15°) is acceptable and often beneficial as it can:
- Help you squat deeper
- Improve hip mobility
- Allow your knees to track properly
- Give you a more stable base

However, too much turnout (30°+) can signal:
- Limited ankle or hip mobility
- Weak glutes or core
- Compensations from old injuries
- Increased stress on knees and feet

There is some variability in where your feet can be during a squat, but the most important aspect is that the knees should always be in line with the toes. This provides:
1. Joint safety: distributes force evenly, preventing excessive strain on knee ligaments
2. Improved balance/control
3. Proper muscle engagement: allows the muscles of the legs to work together efficiently.

If you’re unsure whether your exercises are helping or hurting you, we’re here to help! Book in today! 📞

08/04/2025

We are excited to introduce our new chiropractor, Dr. Vanessa Pilot! Dr. Vanessa’s schedule is now open on our booking site and she cannot wait to meet you! Book in now and see her at our 240 Wilson St location💚

Dr. Vanessa graduated from Western University in 2021 with a Bachelors of Science, Honours Specialization in Kinesiology and Western Scholars. During her time at Western she served as an executive member of the University Students’ Council Peer Support Centre, where she developed a mental health podcast and contributed to wellness programming throughout the school. In addition, Dr. Vanessa was the student athletic training for the varsity men’s and women’s soccer teams. Following graduation, Dr. Vanessa attended the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College where she obtained her Doctor of Chiropractic with Summa Cum Laude honours in 2025. While pursuing her chiropractic degree, she developed wellness programming to bring attention to the importance of mental health and to advocate overall wellness throughout the student community.

Dr. Vanessa has a passion for well-rounded, individualized care and an interest in sport performance. Don’t forget to book in TODAY!

05/02/2025

Step into comfort—custom-made just for you!

At Performance Care Centre, our on-site pedorthist Michelle will only recommend orthotics if genuinely support your specific needs. When she does prescribe them she personally designs and manufactures your custom orthotics for the perfect fit and function. She can adjust and trim them during your appointment so they work with the shoes you actually wear. It’s personalized care, start to finish, all done right here with no outsourcing.

Visit our website to book a lower limb assessment with Michelle to see if orthotics are right for you.

04/22/2025

Not All Red Light Therapy Is Created Equal

Red light therapy is everywhere—but quality matters. The reason why we chose the BioMax 900 by PlatinumLED is due to its maximum power and full spectrum therapy.

The panel consumes between 380W and 490W while most red light masks on the market operate with a 10W power supply (at most). This also means less time under the light for better results.

Moreover the BioMax 900 panel features 7 therapeutic wavelength and each wavelength pe*****tes at a different depth and supports different healing processes:

630–660nm (Red Light):
Targets the surface. Perfect for skin health, acne, collagen production, and wound healing.

810–850nm (Near-Infrared):
Goes deeper. Supports muscle recovery, joint pain relief, and nerve regeneration.

940–1060nm (Far Infrared):
Deepest pe*******on. Used for brain health, cognitive support, and systemic inflammation.

Using a full-spectrum panel—like the BioMax 900—means you’re hitting all the layers, from skin to muscle to nerve.

Your body heals in layers.
Your light therapy should too.

Now at Our 240 Location:
Chiropractic + Red Light Therapy

04/18/2025

Foot pain holding you back?
Our Pedorthist, Michelle, is here to help you step comfortably again!

Pedorthics focuses on the assessment, design, manufacture, and fit of custom orthotics, footwear, and modifications to treat and prevent conditions of the feet and lower limbs.

Common conditions we treat:
• Plantar fasciitis
• Flat feet
• Bunions
• Heel spurs
• Achilles tendinitis
• Diabetic foot concerns
• Knee, hip, or back pain related to foot alignment

We take a biomechanical approach to improve mobility and reduce pain from the ground up.

Book your pedorthic assessment today!
Your feet will thank you

02/28/2025

RED LIGHT THERAPY BENEFITS —⁣
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Say hello to the science of healing with Kala Red Light Therapy! ✨ This treatment harnesses the power of red and near-infrared light to pe*****te deep into your skin and cells, stimulating collagen production, reducing inflammation, and accelerating muscle recovery. ⁣
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Whether you’re dealing with sore muscles, joint pain, wrinkles, or sleep issues, red light therapy works at a cellular level to promote healing and overall wellness. ⁣
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Just a few minutes can help improve circulation, enhance skin health, and boost energy levels. In combination with our chiropractic and physiotherapy treatments you’ll notice even more improvements. Let the light work its magic starting soon!⁣
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02/02/2025

We are excited to introduce our new RMT, Adam Vilk. He has already opened up schedule and is looking forward to meeting YOU! Come meet him at our 240 Wilson St location.

Adam graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor's Degree in Biology after which he attended Mohawk College to complete his advanced diploma in Massage Therapy. He has worked alongside physiotherapists, chiropractors, and orthopedic surgeons in a clinical rehabilitation setting in which he was exposed to a variety of pre/post-op patients as well as athletes, and those in the general public who are seeking a multidisciplinary approach to recovery and performance.

In his spare time Adam enjoys playing guitar, backcountry camping, and lounging in a hammock.

Link in bio to book now!

11/12/2024

Is Osteoarthritis impacting your daily activities? Did you know recent studies project that due to the aging population and increased obesity rates, osteoarthritis will affect 1 in 3 adults by 2032❗️

There are lots of ways conservative management can help to improve your symptoms that are attributed to osteoarthritis. Our team at PCC takes a multi-modal approach of different treatment techniques to enhance your rehab and get you back to feeling your best day to day!

💚 Send us a DM if you have questions, contact the clinic or book online.

04/15/2024

Our pelvic health physiotherapist Haley is starting her next Prenatal Workshop on Tuesday April 23rd. This class is great for anyone due late July and onwards!⁣
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This workshop is a small group exercise class designed to help you prepare your pelvic floor, core, and pelvis for labour, delivery and early postpartum recovery. Each class will include education topics such as exercise modifications, breath work, birthing positions, labour push prep, perineal massage, early postpartum recovery (vaginal & c-section care) and more!⁣
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April 23⁣
April 30 ⁣
May 7⁣
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May 28 ⁣
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June 18 ⁣
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This workshop may be covered by your physiotherapy benefits. Contact us for more info!

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240 Wilson Street E, Ancaster
Hamilton, ON
L9G2B8

Opening Hours

Monday	2pm - 8pm
Tuesday	9am - 7pm
Wednesday	9am - 7pm
Thursday	9am - 7pm
Saturday	9am - 1pm

Telephone

+19053047276

Website

https://www.performancecarecentre.com/

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MEET DR. SCIONE

Dr. Amanda was born and raised in Ancaster Ontario where she developed an interest in athletics and wellness at a young age. In the early years she was a dancer but then traded in her ballet slippers for some basketball sneakers. She played elite levels of basketball, soccer, and track. Her underlying passion for hockey is evident in her patient population as she takes a special interest in performance treatment of hockey players in the GTA. She has also been on the WTA tour treating a top 10 tennis professional tennis player.

She became a Doctor of Chiropractic in 2014 from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. Prior to that she obtained her Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology at McMaster University. Here she developed the strength and conditioning programs and was the student therapist to the Woman’s Varsity Soccer Team. She also has 12 years of experience as a personal trainer. As a result, exercise prescription is a large part of her treatment approach