About Fort Garry Chiropractic Centre

Fort Garry Chiropractic Centre has been a fixture on Pembina Highway since the being established in 1990. Over those years, thousands of people and multiple generations of families have come to the office to receive quality chiropractic care. At Fort Garry Chiropractic Centre we use a variety of chiropractic techniques along with exercise and nutrition to help you achieve your health and wellness goals. Whether it is a work-related injury, car accident, sports injury, or you just want to feel better, Fort Garry Chiropractic Centre is there for you.

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Dr. David Fraser

Dr. David Fraser grew up in south Winnipeg and was very active in the sporting community. He played many sports but spent most of his time on the football and rugby fields and went on to represent his province in many national competitions. Dr. Fraser is a graduate of the University of Manitoba and attended Life University in Marietta, GA where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree. He is a member of the Manitoba Chiropractors Association, and the International Chiropractors Association.

Dr. Dave, as he is known to his patients, moved back to Winnipeg, and started his practice in 1998. In 2002 he opened his office in Morris, MB and joined the Fort Garry Chiropractic Centre. After 2 years at Fort Garry Chiropractic Centre he had the opportunity to purchase the office from his partner and has been in solo practice since 2004.

Dr. Dave is married and has 3 children. He is active in the community and over the years has been involved in everything from running a youth cycling program, school chess, and running clubs to coaching youth soccer and rugby all the way to the provincial level. This past year Dr. Dave was selected as one of the coaches for the Manitoba Summer Games and as head coach for the U19 Provincial Women's Rugby Team.

After more than 25 years in practice Dr. Dave is still passionate about providing quality Chiropractic care to the people of Winnipeg, Morris, and their surrounding communities.

Dr. David Fraser

What is Laser Therapy?

Laser therapy is the use of red and near infrared monochromatic light to enhance the body’s natural healing processes. The light source is placed in contact with the skin allowing the light energy (photons) to penetrate tissue, where it interacts with various molecules resulting in the restoration of normal cellular function.

Light in its various forms has been used for healing from the time of the ancient Egyptian and Greek civilizations. The negative effects of the absence of light on the human body are also well known (Seasonal Affectivity Disorder, Rickets, etc.). Recent advances in the engineering of laser therapy devices and the development of appropriate dosages for effective therapeutic application has dramatically improved the results of this therapy.

The Advantages of Low Intensity Laser Therapy

  • Non-invasive
  • Non-toxic
  • Easily applied
  • Highly effective
  • Virtually no side effects

Some physiological effects of Low Intensity Laser Therapy

Short Term Effects:

  • Reduction in pain
  • Production and release of beta-endorphins
  • Improvement in localized blood flow
  • Small localized increase in temperature
  • The short-term effect is significant in 5-10% of cases during or after the conclusion of the initial treatment, but is not as important as the long term or cumulative effect

Long Term /Cumulative Effect:

  • Increase in cellular energy
  • ATP (adenosine triphosphate) production is increased resulting in improved cellular metabolism
  • Faster healing of damaged tissue
  • Increased protein and DNA production results in higher cell replication rates
  • Stimulation of macrophages, fibroblasts and other cells results in a quicker healing time
  • Regulates cell membrane potential, essential in Na, Cl and K ion transfer (electrolyte balance)
  • Better nerve conduction
  • Neurotransmission is facilitated due to elevated levels of serotonin and aceytylecholine
  • Reduction in scar tissue
  • Increase in collagen synthesis results in healing with normal muscle-tendon matrix
  • More blood flow to the damaged area
  • Angiogenesis (formation of new blood vessels) brings more blood to the damaged area

Other Effects:

  • Improved resistance to infection
  • The immune response is stimulated
  • Reduction in swelling
  • Lymphatic drainage is improved
  • The body’s natural healing processes are enhanced

BIOFLEX Science

Compared to traditional treatment, patients recover from musculoskeletal and peripheral nerve injuries with less scar tissue, accelerated cell regeneration, and improved function.

What is Laser Therapy?

Laser Therapy is known by many terms, including cold or low-level laser therapy (LLLT). Recently, experts have chosen photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) as a more accurate term that describes the therapeutic use of red and near-infrared wavelengths of light energy from laser OR light emitting diodes (LEDs) that interact with photoreceptors to produce photochemical reactions that have a positive effect on cellular metabolism and recovery from damage and inflammation.

BIOFLEX® is the only laser therapy company that utilizes powerful Class 3b lasers together with large surface arrays of bicolour LEDs that affect a large volume of circulating blood as well as underlying tissues resulting in both a powerful systemic and direct photobiomodulation effect. The overall clinical effect of targeting both the injured/diseased tissues as well as the surrounding circulatory system is an unsurpassed accelerated healing response and decrease in pain, inflammation, edema and associated symptoms.

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Light Spectrum in Laser Therapy

The effectiveness of wavelengths of light with respect to photobiomodulation therapy can be characterized by the action spectra of the target photoacceptors (e.g. cytochrome c oxidase), that determine the positive biological responses such as increased metabolism, cellular regeneration and immunomodulation. The most clinically effective wavelength ranges are in the red (630-680 nm) and near infrared spectra (810-840 nm). Wavelength is one critical parameter of light among other factors such as dosage or energy density (J/cm2), treatment time and light delivery in pulses (cycles per second or Hz) in determining the efficiency of absorption, depth of penetration and ultimately the clinical outcomes. The effects of photobiomodulation are cumulative and can be clinically evident immediately after treatment or over a period of days.

Hours of Operation

Monday 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM / 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM / 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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