Rather than lacing up those running shoes, how about hitting the pool or going for a bike ride? Or if that seems impossible with the busy week ahead of you, then how else can you get moving? In this article, we will be defining cross training, discussing the benefits, and sharing tips on how to fit these sessions into your busy week.

What causes tinnitus? Why does my hearing feel muffled? Possible causes for ear pain? If you’ve been searching for answers about your ear symptoms with no improvements, it might be time to look at your jaw!

Winter greets our snowy city for many months of the year, but that doesn’t keep us from getting outside and staying active. We’ve brought a you a few highlights of activities you might be missing out on AND how to stay safe while trying them out!

Have you recently been in a collision? It can be hard to navigate the process to get you the help you need, when you need it. Follow this guide to learn about the first 90 days of your accident- including how to start your injury claim!

How do you get back into shape? How do you recover your strength or stamina after losing it? You can stop searching the internet for answers, because your Physiotherapist can help! Our bodies lose strength, stamina, and coordination gradually when we go through long periods of inactivity. A Physiotherapist can help you reverse the progress by supporting you through the process known as “reconditioning”!

Here’s my experience with Pelvic Floor Therapy – including what surprised me the most. This guest post is brought to you by Kari Skelton.

Whether you are a weekend warrior, playing on a recreational sports team, or looking to compete in your first marathon, proper training and physical preparation are paramount to nailing your next performance. Sports performance is a vast topic, but today, we are going to chat about 3 specific aspects to get you started!

Chances are you’ve heard the saying “lift with your legs, not your back” when being instructed to pick something up off the floor. We do this to protect our bodies and avoid the years of lower back pain it inevitably brings. Whether you are working in a warehouse, where your daily routine involves lifting, or one random day at the office you are tasked with lifting a box of printer paper, it is absolutely crucial that you lift with safe mechanics.

Sometimes a concussion is obvious – significant headaches, dizziness, loss of memory and trouble concentrating after a blow to the head are what most people would identify as typical of a concussion. However, concussion symptoms can vary significantly between individuals and many concussions could be dismissed, especially if symptoms resolve quickly.

Chances are you know what arthritis is. The most common form is osteoarthritis, and you probably know at least one person living with it given that 13.6% of Canadians over 20 live with the condition¹. It can be a very painful condition that affects many aspects of your life, but receiving the diagnosis doesn’t have to spell doom and gloom for your future. Modern medicine has taken incredible leaps in the past several decades, and we have a much better understanding of the mechanisms and best course of treatment for many conditions and diseases, including osteoarthritis.

Spring is here! For many runners, this marks the return to outdoor running, trail running or just running in general. Unfortunately, it is also a time of year where we start to see an increase in overuse injuries related to running. If you are looking for further guidance to return to running, or improve your running performance, book today with one of our running specific physios!

Did you know that physiotherapy can benefit you during AND after your pregnancy? Chantal has a wealth of education in women’s health to better support you and your body as you go through this amazing process. Read more for how and what that looks like!

Learn about the importance of toe hooks and heel hooks with our Physiotherapist Elani!

When you have injury or inflammation in the jaw, it can be obvious or mysterious! It can appear as teeth pain, earaches, and even headaches. Learn about these symptoms and more in this month’s blog!

Massage Therapy is more than just a relaxation technique. Learn about all the ways it can help in this month’s blog!

Did you know Edmonton has it’s very own urban ice wall? Check out this month’s blog to learn about the sport and the upcoming festival next month!

Excited for the holidays? So are we! Learn the favourite parts of the holiday season for all of your Physiotherapists!

Let us help you navigate your trip downtown a bit easier with this helpful guide.

We LOVE encouraging people to be active and supporting them in all their movement goals. A common thing I hear from my clients is “I should do yoga” or “I should run more”; my follow-up question is “well, do you like yoga or running?”. If the answer is no, then there is no need to do either of these activities! There are so many ways that we can move our body, the trick is finding one that you enjoy.

For most people that suffer a concussion, symptoms tend to resolve within 10 – 14 days. However, some will continue to notice symptoms for a longer period of time- a condition known as post-concussion syndrome. This month’s blog explores the pathology of concussion, some of the typical signs and symptoms of concussion, and how physical therapy can help!