July 14, 2021
The Top 2 Exercises to Alleviate Runner’s Knee
Summer is upon us, and we are quickly moving into the peak of the running season. With the possibility of running a race in the upcoming months, there comes an increased intensity and volume of training. At the same time, we are starting to see an increased prevalence of running related injuries.... Learn More
June 14, 2021
3 Tips to Prevent Golf Injuries This Season
Golf… the predominant love-hate game that we play in the summer. The sport is frustrating enough to play that you do not need any injuries amplifying your struggles. The following is a short guideline to follow to keep yourself hitting the long-ball and “enjoying” the game of golf this season!.... Learn More
May 10, 2021
It’s National Physiotherapy Month!
Well, it’s that time of year again! May is National Physiotherapy Month and you guessed it, we are celebrating! This is our 3rd year of annual fundraising for an initiative that is near and dear to our hearts.Giving back to the Red Deer community has always been a primary mission and pillar of the.... Learn More
April 9, 2021
Bowen Therapy: a Beautiful Treatment
Hey Everyone! I’m Krista, one of Stride’s Massage Therapists. While many of you may think about the more traditional forms of massage, my practice primarily focuses on three specialty techniques – Bowen Therapy, CranioSacral Massage, and Lymphatic Drainage. I often get asked questions.... Learn More
March 5, 2021
Guest Blog: 6 Tips for Recovery After Rehabilitation
Hi! We’re Brittany and Andrea, the Founders of GymClass! GymClass is our online fitness platform which we have created to tie in our knowledge and training, as well as our love of teaching, to be able to share it with you! We have designed this space as a fitness program where we take out.... Learn More
February 11, 2021
4 Tips for Preventing Back Injuries This Winter
As beautiful as they are, winters in our province are cold and snowy! When a storm hits, so does our responsibility to go outside and clear our sidewalks and driveways from snow. Most of us have been there; bundling up from head to toe, facing the grueling cold to clear our driveway, only.... Learn More
January 19, 2021
Foam Roller 101: Usage and 10 Exercises to Try
Foam rollers – I bet you have heard this buzz word before or perhaps you have seen that funny looking cylinder at your local gym or in your friend’s living room. You may have seen one before, but you aren’t quite sure how it is used or where to use it? Stick with me through this short post and I.... Learn More
December 10, 2020
4 Exercises to Maximize your Mid-Back Mobility!
Do you sit at a desk all day for work? Feeling stiff or sore in your back? Extended periods of sitting can contribute to stiffness in your thoracic spine (aka. the mid-back). Considering that many lifestyles today require us to be increasingly sedentary, I would like to give you a few tips for counteracting the.... Learn More
November 6, 2020
Joint Cracking – What’s Going On?
I have always been fascinated by the phenomenon associated with joint cracking. You all know what I'm talking about that popping sound followed by the feeling of satisfaction that we all got when we cracked our knuckles and backs growing up. How many times have our parents and grandparents.... Learn More
October 30, 2020
6 Tips to Create a Comfortable Home Office
When our doors re-opened in May, I recognized a trend of patients coming in with sore necks, upper backs, shoulders and arms. The majority of these body aches and pains were related to people having to work from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I often found myself asking these patients.... Learn More
