Mike Running at Sinister 7 Race

Comprehensive Running Services

Everything you need to accomplish your goals.

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Physiotherapy Assessment

Identify the root cause of your injury through a comprehensive, running-focused assessment.

Treatment

We look at all angles when we are treating your injury, and we have many tools and techniques to help you.

Prevention

Gain the tools and knowledge needed to prevent re-injury and continue running strong.

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Specialty Running Services

In addition to standard physiotherapy services, we offer coaching, blood lactate testing, and AI powered gait analysis.

Physiotherapy Assessment & Treatment

Gait Assessment

AI Powered Gait Assessment

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Blood Lactate Testing

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Coaching Programs

Coaching

Offering individualized running programs to ALL runners.  Programs are specific to your fitness level, medical history, and schedule.

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Blood Lactate Testing

Quantify your training zones and make sure you are pacing properly by getting a blood lactate test.

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Gait Analysis

Using the latest technology in gait analysis, we can quickly and easily measure your running and provide actionable feedback.

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Meet Mike

Mike is an ultramarathon runner who became a physiotherapist while following his passion for the sport.  He has been coaching runners for over 10 years and has completed over 30 ultramarathons ranging from 50km to 160km.

Michael Kirby at Lost Soul Ultra

Lost Soul Ultra 2023 - Credit: Ralph Arnold Photography

Education

Master of Science in Physical Therapy (MScPT) from the University of Alberta (2016/17)

Bachelor of Kinesiology (BKin) from the University of Calgary (with distinction)

Post-Graduate Training

The Running Clinic Certified+ Professional

UESCA Certified Ultrarunning Coach

Loading the Injured Runner (Certificate)

Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Level 1)

Licensed to Order Diagnostic Imaging

Licensed to Perform Dry Needling / IMS

Licensed to Perform Spinal Manipulations

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