Get a Running Gait Analysis at Stride Physiotherapy

Looking for a running gait analysis in Red Deer? Stride Physiotherapy’s running gait analysis assesses your biomechanics, running technique, and posture to identify benchmarks, improve performance, and help prevent injuries. Conducted by Physiotherapist Michael Kirby—an ultramarathon runner with over 10 years of coaching experience—our running gait analysis helps you reach your goals safely and efficiently …

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Blood Lactate Testing With Your Personal Running Coach

Blood Lactate Testing With Your Personal Running Coach Runners often struggle to find the right formula for training. Novices may push too hard, leading to common injuries like shin splints or runner’s knee, while others who are apprehensive stay in the warm-up zone, impeding progress. This is where a personal running coach steps in. Stride’s …

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The Spring Loaded Knee Brace at Stride Physiotherapy

The Spring Loaded Knee Brace (OA Brace) Now at Stride Physiotherapy in Red Deer Stride Physiotherapy is excited to announce we now have the Spring Loaded Knee Brace! This osteoarthritis (OA) knee brace has changed the way we manage knee injuries and mobility issues. It can really help you if you are suffering from osteoarthritis …

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The Proper Squat Form: Learn How to Do it Right!

The Proper Squat Form: Learn How to Do it Right! By Eric Walper, Physiotherapist I’m excited that you’re ready to take your mobility and strength to the next level, and learn the do’s and don’ts of a proper squat. Often referred to as the holy grail of exercises, the squat is a time-honored functional movement …

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Posture with Clinical Pilates: 4 Exercises to Try at Home

Posture with Clinical Pilates: 4 Exercises to Try at Home By Chelsey Schwarzenberger, Physiotherapist As we move into the colder months of the year, we spend more time indoors, which results in us sitting a lot. More sitting means more aches and pains in our neck and shoulders that weren’t there during active summer months. …

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Concussion Symptoms: How to Recognize a Concussion

Concussion Symptoms: How to Recognize a Concussion By: Laurin Walton, Physiotherapist Why Early Recognition and Treatment of Concussion is Important Being able to recognize concussion symptoms can result in determining when a concussion may have occurred. This information is important for getting a person the care they need. Whether this person is your teammate, your …

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Relieve Lower Back Pain: 3 Core Activation Exercises

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

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

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

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