Blogs
Registered Massage Therapy & Your Self Management Program
Mar 19, 2021
Posted by: Chrystina Lowe, RMT
When you book in for a massage with Active Physio Works, our Registered Massage Therapists utilize manual therapy techniques along with assisted stretching and cupping. Treatment also included a self-management program with the following components.
In or…
Running After Baby
Mar 16, 2021
Posted by: Christine Christianson, PT, MScPT
Knowing when and if you’re ready to get back to running after a baby is an important question that is often not addressed. A lot of moms are itching to get back to the sport they love, however, it is very important to make sure you do it in a safe way.
H…
Active Physio Works: Shoulder Massage
Mar 05, 2021
Posted by: Mark Ellis, RMT
With people working from home more, or tension from things like text neck, you may find your shoulders and upper back feeling really tense.⠀Mark Ellis, RMT from our Active Physio Works Tudor Glen location shows us the technique for a guided partner mass…
Concussion in Sport
Mar 02, 2021
Posted by: Tracie Kukuchi, BScKin
Sport-related concussions continue to be a major issue among young athletes. Even with new information emerging on how to identify and treat concussions, the majority of athletes refuse to buy-in to these concepts. In fact, most people will say that they t…
Working from home? A Guide to Proper Ergonomics
Feb 09, 2021
Working from home is the reality for many nowadays leaving people to improvise a space to put in those long hours. While it may be a desk for some, others are stuck between the couch and kitchen table. So, while working from home is rarely ideal, here are …
Modalities: When to use them and how they can help
Feb 09, 2021
Heat or Ice?
It is not uncommon to instinctually grab for heat or ice following an injury or when experiencing pain. Yet, in some circumstances, it is not always clear which can be best. So, when to choose heat or ice?
Ice:
Ice, or cryotherapy, can be u…
Rate Increase Effective March 1, 2021
Jan 25, 2021
Posted by: News
Please note that as of March 1, 2021, the following prices will increase.
Registered Massage Therapy will be the following rates:
30 min - $75 plus GST45 min - $85 plus GST60 min - $95 plus GST90 min - $147 plus GST
Pelvic Health Physiotherapy will incr…
Registered Massage Therapy Modalities
Jan 11, 2021
Posted by: Mark Ellis, RMT
In my practice, I, Mark Ellis, RMT offers many modalities to my treatment practice based on what is best for my clients needs.
These include:
CuppingCupping is a centuries-old modality that can greatly aid with tight muscles and fascia. The therapi…
St. Albert Road Race Update - January 2021
Jan 04, 2021
Posted by: News
The St. Albert Road Race that would normally take place this April 2021, has been postponed due to the pandemic.
From all of us at Active Physio Works, coordinators of the St. Albert Road Race, we wish you all the best and please stay safe.
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What is pelvic organ prolapse?
Dec 09, 2020
Posted by: Candace Mazur, PT, MScPT
Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when a pelvic organ—such as your bladder—lowers (prolapses) from its normal place in your abdomen and pushes against the vaginal wall. This can happen when the pelvic floor muscles get weak or stretched from childbirth or surge…