Blogs
Knee Pain while Running
Jun 02, 2015
Posted by: Bobby McGugan, PT, MScPT
There are 2 common causes of knee pain during running in individuals without a history of knee injuries. Both avid distance runners and beginners alike are commonly afflicted with knee woes at some point in their training. Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PF…
Tennis Elbow
May 27, 2015
Posted by: Amanda Bondarevich, PT, MScPT
I know what you may be thinking…how can I get tennis elbow if I don’t actually play tennis? The medical term for tennis elbow is called lateral epicondylitis. There is usually pain is localized to a small area in the elbow which is called your lateral epic…
Tech Troubles: Text Neck
May 01, 2015
Posted by: Bobby McGugan, PT, MScPT
Smartphones can be a real pain in the neck! It is estimated that 2/3 of the worlds population use cellular phones. In North America the average smartphone user spends between 2-4 hours on their device daily. “Text Neck” is a term used to describe neck/shou…
Could it be Carpal Tunnel?
Apr 30, 2015
Posted by: Amanda Bondarevich, PT, MScPT
Have you been noticing weakness or pain in your hands or wrists? Do your hands go numb? There is usually an assumption that with these symptoms, that you have carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel is defined as pressure on the median nerve as it travels th…
Dizziness and Vertigo: Debilitating but Treatable
Apr 28, 2015
Posted by: Tyler Gamblin, MScPT
Have you or a loved one recently suffered from either dizziness or vertigo? If so, then you know the struggle is associated with such symptoms that are undeniable, debilitating and lasting. What you may not know is that many Physiotherapists’ have the abil…
Operation Esperanza
Feb 03, 2015
Posted by: Sarah MacDonald, Marketing Director
Our clinics are committed to giving back whenever possible. Not only do we work with charities and organizations locally but also on a global scale. Kendra Wilson, BScPT (and her family) have worked with Operation Esperanza for the past few years and she i…
Surprise Visit from Jordan Eberle for St. Albert Hockey Team (Video)
Feb 02, 2015
Posted by: Sarah MacDonald, Marketing Director
Recently, Jordan Eberle of the Edmonton Oilers surprised a young team at one of the St. Albert arenas including Kendra Wilson's son. Check out the video below for the surprise visit including new sticks for the team and a shootout from Ebs including a shot…
Community Involvement
Dec 08, 2014
Posted by: Sarah MacDonald, Marketing Director
Our clinics are proud members of the St. Albert, Edmonton and Fort Saskatchewan communities. We strive to give back to the community we share whenever possible and proud to support the following charities, organizations and groups:
Canadian Breast Cancer …
ITU World Triathlon Grand Final Edmonton 2014
Sep 26, 2014
Posted by: Sarah MacDonald, Marketing Director
This is going to be epic. It was all over the City of Edmonton on bus boards, banners and word of the event buzzed throughout the community. The ITU World Triathlon Grand Final, which wrapped the final week of August in Edmonton, definitely was of epic p…
Core Strengthening: What’s the big deal?
Sep 25, 2014
Posted by: Bobby McGugan, PT, MScPT
Individuals experiencing pain in the back, neck, or upper/lower extremity often find it perplexing when they are told they need to strengthen their core in order to fix the problem. So what’s the big deal with the core?
A common myth must first be dispell…