Blogs
Get Back to School Fitness for Parents: Exercise Program and Challenge with Ed Shields PT
Aug 30, 2018
Posted by: Ed Shields, BScPT, BScHHP, CAFCI
Two years ago I wrote about my fitness journey doing a 90day program. Like most people, I struggle with juggling the demands of work and family life with trying to find some time for myself and my health. I wanted to demonstrate how someone can make a comm…
What is Pelvic Health Physiotherapy?
Aug 29, 2018
Posted by: Candace Mazur, PT, MScPT
Pelvic health is a specialty of physiotherapy that addresses the muscles of the pelvic floor. The pelvic floor is very important and often is not assessed or treated in traditional physical therapy.
The pelvic floor has many functions including:
Prov…
Active Physio Works on Global Edmonton: How do you manage vertigo?
Jul 31, 2018
Posted by: Sarah MacDonald, Marketing Director
Thank you to Mike Sobel & Global Edmonton for having James Dean, PT, BScPT and Tyler Gamblin, PT, MScPT on this morning to discuss how Physiotherapy can help manage vertigo and its symptoms.
To book an appointment for vestibular rehabilitation, cal…
Edmonton FunRun for OutRun Rare
Jul 23, 2018
Posted by: Sarah MacDonald, Marketing Director
On August 1/2018 at 7pm Edmonton and it’s amazing community of runners, walkers and the like will come together to support an incredible cause. Take Roots Consulting & Active Physio Works in Edmonton have partnered to support Dave Proctor on his epic j…
Cortisone? Should I give it a shot?
Jun 19, 2018
Posted by: Candace Mazur, PT, MScPT
This is a question we often hear in the clinic. It is a treatment that can be recommended frequently by your doctor or surgeon. So what does a cortisone injection actually do?Cortisone is a steroid shot that decreases the inflammation in an injured area. T…
Fort Trade Show - April 20-22
May 03, 2018
Posted by: Events
Visit our booth at the Fort Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce Trade Show in the Dow Centennial Centre.
Enter to win a 60-min massage with Danielle Lamoureux, Student Massage Therapist. We will be set-up throughout the weekend.
Team Rehab MS (Spin) Bike Ride - May 12
May 01, 2018
Posted by: Events
Join us on Saturday, May 12 for a spin class in support of our Active Physio Works Team Rehab MS Bike Leduc to Camrose Fundraising at Cyclebar Windemere (5242 Windermere Boulevard) at 12:45pm. Register now to join us: https://windermere.cyclebar.com/class-…
GLA:D® Program - March 28 & April 4
Mar 23, 2018
Posted by: Events
Kendra Wilson, PT, BScPT will be running a program called GLA:D® (Good Life with Osteorthritis: Denmark). The Canadian version of this program is an 8 week education and exercise program led by a physiotherapist targeted towards individuals with symptoms o…
Active Physio Works Magrath: Grand Opening
Mar 15, 2018
Posted by: Events
Join us as we celebrate the Grand Opening of our fifth Active Physio Works location in South Edmonton.
On Thursday, April 12 from 5pm-8pm, our Active Physio Works Magrath clinic located at #206, 14127 23 Avenue will be hosting an open house featuring wine…
Holiday Hours - Easter
Mar 15, 2018
Posted by: News
Our clinics are closed the following days for Easter:Good Friday (Friday, March 30)Saturday, March 31Easter (Sunday, April 1) We will be open on Monday, April 2 at 7am-8:30pm. To book an appointment, call 780-458-8505 or email [email protected]
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