October 15, 2020
To Brace or Not to Brace? Ankle Braces 101
To brace, or not to brace: that is the question! As an Athletic Therapist, I often get asked about bracing and taping for acute and chronic injuries, as well as injury prevention. Today, I am going to take some time to discuss when you should and when you should not brace injuries; specifically, ankle sprains.... Learn More
September 23, 2020
Home Remedies for Tension Headaches or Migraines
Many of our clients suffer from tension headaches or migraines. Often, it is difficult to differentiate between the two and the pain can be all-consuming. Here are some facts about headaches and migraines and the differences between them. What are Tension Headaches? Up to 63% of men.... Learn More
September 13, 2020
Acupuncture VS. Dry Needling
The term ‘dry needling’ describes inserting a needle into the body without injecting anything through it. For example, when you get a booster shot or get blood taken, there is a fluid that is either injected in or withdrawn from the body. A dry needle is simply a filament type piece of steel that is only.... Learn More
August 26, 2020
Shockwave Therapy: What You Need To Know
If you’ve ever been to the clinic, you’ve probably heard our Shockwave machine hammering away! So, what is that noisy thing anyway? Shockwave Therapy is a non-invasive treatment that delivers high energy acoustic waves into tissues to promote healing and kickstart the reparative process.... Learn More
August 7, 2020
Myths About Concussions and How to Manage Them
I am excited to be able to share some information with you about one of my favorite topics: concussion management. One of my passions is educating people with current, evidence-based information about concussions. Patient education has been shown to have a large impact on concussion recovery.... Learn More
July 22, 2020
How to Meditate – A Beginner’s Guide
I have only been meditating for a few years. Learning how to meditate has helped my outlook on life, cured my insomnia, reduced my stress and allowed me to be more mindful. To some, learning how to meditate seems like a daunting task… Is it really possible to just sit still, quiet your mind and.... Learn More
July 8, 2020
Top 5 Tips to Treat Plantar Fasciitis at Home
So, your foot hurts and you’ve been told you have plantar fasciitis - what now? For many people, plantar fasciitis can be very discouraging and disruptive to their everyday routine and for obvious reasons. Walking is an essential part of life and disruption of this task with an association of pain and.... Learn More
June 24, 2020
Practicing Physiotherapy in Red Deer
I often get asked the question, "What's it like to work in the community you grew up in?" Well, that answer requires a great deal of context. When Jen and I decided to make the giant leap from being Physiotherapists to Clinic Owners, we did a lot of thinking and research as to where we wanted to be.... Learn More
June 5, 2020
Injury Recovery: Overcoming Mental Barriers
I woke up excited on the morning of my competition. I was preparing to run the Spartan Race with 3 of my old-time friends, and my family was on their way up to Red Deer to cheer us on. The sun was shining and all together it was looking like it was going to be a beautiful day. But that soon changed.... Learn More
May 21, 2020
Good Sleep Habits 101
I realize that sleep has become a luxury for many due to busy schedules. We’ve all had those nights; tossing and turning, getting up in the middle of the night for a snack, checking the clock at 2am - then again at 2:03 when it felt like three hours had passed. Then you start doing math at 4 o’clock in the.... Learn More
