Blogs
Diastasis Rectus Abdominis: Abdominal separation
Nov 25, 2019
WHAT IS DIASTASIS RECTI?
Diastasis Rectus Abdominis (DRA) is the widening or separation between the two sections of the 6-pack abdominal muscle – the “Rectus Abdominis.” The separation occurs at the linea alba which is the tissue connecting your abs and r…
Blood Flow Restriction Training
Nov 19, 2019
What is it?
Blood flow restriction (BFR) training involves performing low intensity strength training while wearing a circumferential wrap (tourniquet, blood pressure cuff) to occlude venous blood flow, but not arterial blood flow, to working muscles (2);…
The story behind baseline testing for Concussions
Oct 30, 2019
Concussions have been a hot topic in sports over the past decade and we have seen an increase in awareness and management at the pro level. Most major leagues now have concussion spotters who can pull athletes out of games for further testing if a concussi…
Piriformis Syndrome
Oct 15, 2019
Posted by: Newman, Student of James Dean, PT, BScPT
Piriformis syndrome is an uncommon form of lower back/buttock pain. Pain from low back/buttocks can travel to upper thighs or less often below the knee. Pain is produced or worsens on sitting or exertional activities such as running or playing sports such …
Intro to Injection Therapy
Oct 15, 2019
Posted by: Taylor Lashyn, PT, MScPT
PRP
What is it?
Injection of autologous plasma meaning reinfusion of blood/blood components, thereby making inherently safe/free from transmissible diseases such as HIV and hepatitis
Injection contains proteins to help blood clot as well as acting on he…
Shockwave Therapy
Sep 12, 2019
Posted by: Taylor Lashyn, PT, MScPT
WHAT IS SHOCKWAVE THERAPY?
Simply put, it is a non-invasive alternative for treating musculoskeletal pain. It is used frequently in physiotherapy, orthopedics, and sports medicine. Most common applications are with chronic muscular and tendon disorders i…
What is Frozen Shoulder?
Jul 19, 2019
Posted by: Christine Christianson, PT, MScPT
Also known as ‘adhesive capsulitis’, frozen shoulder is a painful condition severely restricting shoulder range of motion caused by adhesions and thickening of the capsule of the shoulder. Over time inflammation and scar tissue increases in the capsule whi…
Pregnancy and Low Back Pain
Jul 08, 2019
Posted by: Candace Mazur, PT, MScPT
50% of women during pregnancy develop low back pain or pelvic girdle pain. Pelvic girdle pain is lower than typical back pain and can show up in the back around the sacroiliac (SI joints) or can show up in the front around the pubic symphysis. Both joints …
Physio Benefits for Cancer Patients
Jun 06, 2019
Improvements in Canadian cancer treatment has resulted in an increased number of Canadian cancer survivors, with approximately 100,000 Albertans living with, or past a cancer diagnosis. This population of survivors will continue to grow as our population a…
Concussion Management: Separating Myth from Fact
Jun 05, 2019
Posted by: Julia Kanik, PT, MScPT
Concussions are a brain injury that cause a temporary disturbance in brain cell activity. These injuries can be caused by many different things but prime among them are the head or body getting hit in a way that causes the brain to be moved against the ins…
