October 19, 2022
Top Four At-Home Clinical Pilates Exercises for Posture
Top Four At-Home Clinical Pilates Exercises for Posture By Chelsey Schwarzenberger, Physiotherapist Hello October! As we move into the colder months of the year here in Red Deer, many of us start to find ourselves sitting a lot more. Whether it be getting back into the daily routines of school and work or spending more …
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September 16, 2022
How to Recognize a Concussion
How to Recognize a Concussion By: Laurin Walton, Physiotherapist Why Early Recognition and Treatment of Concussion is Important Being able to recognize when a concussion may have occurred is important in getting a person the care they need. It could be your teammate, your child, or yourself. Only a qualified medical professional can diagnose a …
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March 17, 2022
TOP 3 CORE ACTIVATION EXERCISES TO RELIEVE LOWER BACK PAIN
One of the most common areas we treat as Physiotherapists is the low back. Most people are not aware of the best exercises to perform to activate the core muscles after an episode of acute back pain or immediately after back surgery.Here are my top three exercises to strengthen and activate the core.... Learn More
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
January 19, 2021
How To Use Your Foam Roller & Top 10 Exercises
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
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
