With spring in full bloom and summer quickly approaching, many Albertans are planning their next hiking excursion. Whether you hike for the challenge of scaling the mountainside, to conquer the next summit, for exercise or to simply share in the journey with friends and family, hiking the Rockies can involve risk for injury. Especially vulnerableContinue Reading »
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Plantar Fasciitis – What You Need to Know
Do you have nagging foot pain? Is your pain worse in the morning, yet seems to get better as your day goes on? Are you unable to do the activities you once loved because of your foot pain? You may have a common condition known as Plantar Fasciitis. This is a common foot problem amongstContinue Reading »
A Quick Guide for when you have been in a Motor Vehicle Accident (MVC)
People often do not know what to do after they have been in a MVC. Here are some early rehabilitation management recommendations: Make sure to report the accident at your local police station. Call your Insurance agent. You must see your Physiotherapist within 10 days of your collision, regardless of who is at fault. HereContinue Reading »
The Most Common Injuries after a Motor Vehicle Collision (MVC)
After treating motor vehicle collision (MVC) clients for 25 years, I am always amazed at all the different injuries that can occur.Types of injuries that can occur with a motor vehicle collision: Neck strain and sprain Middle back strain and sprain Lower back strain and sprain Shoulder contusion on side door Knee contusion on dashContinue Reading »
How to Tell the Difference Between a Wrist Sprain and a Fracture
At one time or another, most of us have had an unfortunate accident in our lifetime that has caused an injury to the wrist. In the winter we tend to see more slip and falls due to the slippery conditions, and one very common injury is a wrist sprain or fracture. This usually happens whenContinue Reading »
Winter Whiplash – What You Should Know
March is the highest snowfall month of the year in Calgary. We now have the worst conditions for slips, falls and motor vehicle collisions due to the snow on top of underlying ice. As Therapists, we are always striving for ways to prevent injuries. The one injury you want to avoid in the winter inContinue Reading »
Stop ignoring those aches and pains – invest in your health today!
“It will go away by itself.” “It doesn’t hurt that badly today.” “It hasn’t stopped me from doing what I want to do.” Does this sound remotely familiar? As a Physiotherapist, I have heard it all! In today’s fast paced society, it is becoming more and more common to ignore the early warning signs ofContinue Reading »
Watch Me Run: Guide to a Running Gait Analysis
Are you a beautiful runner? No, this isn’t related to how many heads you turn as you jog by, but rather by the fluidity and ease of your running style. It’s having a stride that makes it seem as though your feet never touch the ground; allowing you to run effortlessly forever. This efficient motionContinue Reading »
Couch Potato vs. Hot Potato – Which one are you?
Do you tackle every task that comes your way in a timely fashion, or do you put things on the backburner and wait until the last minute? Are you living life to the fullest or letting it pass you by? These are important questions, and you won’t be able to get the most out ofContinue Reading »
Did You Know? A Heart Healthy Lifestyle
Did you know that between the ages of 30 to 80 years old, the average person loses up to 50% of their lean muscle mass? Decreased physical activity with aging is largely responsible for the progressive muscle wasting that then follows. This loss of muscle mass and muscle strength that occurs with aging is termedContinue Reading »