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Case Study: From ACL Surgeries and Shoulder Pain to Biking Across Europe Pain Free
Now that we are on the other side of a complex client rehab, I figured now would be the perfect time to write about our client Sarah’s journey in hopes it helps others who stumble upon this blog. This veers from our typical scientific/referenced blog post and just…
Why Your Achilles Pain Isn’t Going Away!
Have you tried to help your ongoing Achilles pain but found that things aren’t improving? You’re not alone. Achilles pain is one of the most common — and most frustrating — injuries we see in active people, and it’s often the one that lingers the longest. This blog…
How to Prevent Running Injuries – Calgary Physiotherapist’s Opinion
Exercise science, equipment, technology, nutrition, rehabilitation, strength & conditioning, and sport psychology are all fascinating and seemingly unending depths of knowledge. Each have undoubtedly contributed to our optimization of running performance at some level. …
Why Disc Degeneration on Your MRI Is Not Something to Worry About
You went and got the MRI. Maybe your doctor ordered it, maybe you pushed for it yourself. Either way, the report comes back and suddenly you’re staring at words like “disc degeneration,” “disc bulge,” and “facet arthropathy.” It sounds like your spine is f…
Concussion Recovery: From Brain Injury to Full Performance
A concussion can feel confusing and isolating. One moment you are playing sports, working, or going about your day. The next, you feel foggy, dizzy, exhausted, or unable to focus. For years, the standard advice was simple: rest in a dark room and wait it out. Today,…
Deadlifts and Disc Herniations: What the Research Actually Says
If you’ve been told to stop deadlifting after a disc herniation – or if your first instinct after a diagnosis was to avoid the gym entirely – you’re far from alone. For decades, the advice was simple: an injured back means no lifting, rest until healed, and treat the…
A Physiotherapist’s Take: How Hip Foundations Help a Clicking Hip
Have you ever been doing an exercise, taken a step, or heard that familiar click in your hip – only to wonder, “Should I be worried about this?” You’re not alone. Many Canadians experience hip clicking or popping during everyday movements like walking, squatting, …
What Does a Kinesiologist in Calgary Do?
Ever feel like your body is holding you back – whether it’s that lingering knee twinge during runs around Nose Hill, back stiffness from long desk days, or just hitting a frustrating plateau in your training? In a city like Calgary, where we’re all chasing trails,…
The Hidden Link Between Hip Mobility and Lower Back Pain
If your lower back feels stiff, achy, or persistently tight, your first instinct is likely to stretch your spine, foam roll your lumbar muscles, or try to “crack” your back for relief. While these habits might offer temporary comfort, they often miss the actual sour…
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