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Fitness and rehabilitation

McMaster Athletics & Recreation memberships

  • located on campus at the the Athletics and Recreation Complex
  • base membership: use of indoor/outdoor track, pool, squash courts, saunas, open gym time, member rates for instructional/intramural programmes
  • fitness membership: all of the above plus use of the Pulse Fitness Centre, group fitness classes and climbing wall
  • spouse and youth membership reduced rate is offered when the retiree is also a member
  • retired up to May 1, 1999:  base membership is free
  • retired after May 1st, 1999:  base membership is approximately one half the active faculty/staff rates
  • more info at the Athletics & Recreation membership page -- click "Retiree" in the left column

MacSeniors Exercise and Wellness Program

  • located on campus at the Physical Activity Centre of Excellence (PACE) in the Ivor Wynne Centre, A114
  • an initiative of the McMaster Physical Activity Centre of Excellence (PACE)
  • an exercise and wellness program, offering a supervised regimen of aerobic and resistance training for individuals 55 years of age and older
  • personalized programs are designed using specialized exercise equipment based on the needs and fitness levels of each individual
  • goal is to prolong mobility and independence by helping seniors regain and maintain cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength/endurance
  • more info at the MacSeniors web site
  • phone:  (905) 525-9140 ext. 27223

David Braley Sport Medicine & Rehabilitation Centre

The David Braley Sport Medicine & Rehabilitation Centre is a state-of-the-art facility located on the McMaster University campus, in the David Braley Athletic Centre.

Services

  • sport medicine physicians
  • orthopaedic surgeons
  • physiotherapists
  • chiropractors
  • massage therapists
  • osteopaths
  • registered dieticians
  • podiatrist
  • custom and off the shelf bracing
  • viscosupplementation
  • shockwave therapy
  • acupuncture
  • diagnostic and interventional ultrasound

Facilities

The 6000-square foot state-of-the-art Sport Medicine Centre includes:
  • an in-ground, salt-water hydrotherapy pool with underwater treadmill
  • a large Return to Sport room with premiere cardio, resistance and functional exercise equipment, completed by sport-specific flooring
  • large, private treatment rooms
  • a brace and sport medicine retail store

Clinic hours & contacts

  • Monday – Thursday:  8am – 8pm
  • Friday:  8am – 4 pm
  • Saturday:  9am – 3pm
For more information, or to book an appointment
(905) 525 – 9140 ext. 23575
David Braley Sport Medicine & Rehabilitation Centre web site

What to expect

The clinic works with patients of all ages and with a wide range of health conditions, from rehabilitation from an acute injury like a sprained ankle, to managing chronic conditions such as osteoarthritis. They provide education and advice for health promotion, disease and injury prevention.

Payment and referral

The David Braley Sport Medicine and Rehabilitation Centre is a private clinic. Their physicians hold designated specializations. A referral from a family physician is required. Appointments with physicians are covered by OHIP.

Allied health professional appointments such as with chiropractors, osteopaths, massage therapists, dieticians, etc. are not covered by OHIP and require payment at the time services are rendered.

McMaster’s benefit plans for retirees provide coverage for these types of paramedical services, within limits. Coverage varies depending on employee group and year of departure. Retiree benefit plan information is available at the Human Resources web site or from Human Resources at 905-525-9140, ext. 22247.

Government of Ontario publicly funded physiotherapy

Seniors 65 years and older are eligible for OHIP funded physiotherapy assessment and treatment services at specific publicly funded clinics in Ontario.

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