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
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
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