Blogs
Winter Running
Nov 16, 2018
It’s cold and dark, the wind is howling, and the streets are covered in snow. The last thing you want to do is go out for a run. It can be difficult to stay motivated and keep up the same running habits in the winter; many decide to spend 5 months in the g…
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Active Physio Works on CTV Edmonton
Nov 13, 2018
Thanks to CTV Morning Live Edmonton for having Tyler Gamblin, PT, MScPT and Bobby McGugan, PT, MScPT on the show today to talk about ways to prevent slip and falls. To watch the segment, check out the 1h50min mark of the video: https://bit.ly/2zgS9qv
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Turkey on the Trails - December 15
Nov 13, 2018
Our Active Physio Works Clinics are proud to support the 4th Annual Turkeys on the Trail on Saturday, Dec 15, 2018 at the Main Hall of the ACT Centre in Rundle Park.
Visit any of our five clinic locations to make a donation for the Edmonton Food Bank s…
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Active Physio Works on Global Edmonton: Taking care of your back while prepping the yard for winter
Oct 23, 2018
Candace Mazur, PT, MScPT and Christine Christianson, PT, MScPT joined Global Edmonton to share some tips for taking care of your back while doing yard work while prepping for the winter:
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Warm Hands, Warm Heart Community Run
Oct 17, 2018
Active Physio Works is proud to support the Warm Hands Warm Hearts Community Run.
The event is looking for donations including:
New or gently used: (FILLING A BACKPACK IS IDEAL)
Winter wear such as Backpacks, Toques, Ear Warmers, Headbands, Mitts/Gloves…
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Holiday Hours - Remembrance Day
Oct 15, 2018
Please note, our clinics will be closed on Monday, November 12 in lieu of Remembrance Day.
Our Active Physio Works Servus Place location will be open on Saturday, November 10 from 8am-12pm.
We will be open on Tuesday, November 13 at 7am-8:30pm.
T…
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Higher Centers and the Influence of Pain
Oct 13, 2018
Last blog I talked about how pain is defined and the evolution of the definition over time.
Nociception is different then pain. Simplistically nocioceptors are high threshold receptors that only detect the potential of danger. They do not give you pain on…
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St. Albert Road Race - Sunday, April 28, 2019
Oct 02, 2018
Active Physio Works is proud to present the St. Albert Road Race presented hitting the streets of St. Albert on Sunday, April 28.Featuring the historic 10 Miler, 10km, 5km & the St. Albert Kids 1km Fun Run.Register now to pay the lowest prices of the s…
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Hey, remember me, I was all about us getting fit while the kids headed back to school. I had a plan and we were going to get going about 2 weeks ago. So I took more time to choose an app then I had planned, that is the short version. I had to try the apps …
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Forward Fold Stretch
Sep 19, 2018
Sometimes I wish there was just one exercise or stretch I could do daily, that would act as a catch-all. It would relieve tension, stretch muscles, and leave my body feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. There isn't such a thing, unfortunately, but I have wo…
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