Blogs
Rib Pain
May 31, 2022
Posted by: Christine Christianson, PT, MScPT
Our rib cage is an integral part of our breathing patterns, everyday movements, and protection of our organs. They can become overworked and irritated like any other joint or muscle in our body.Some common signs and symptoms of rib pain include:
⁃ Pain wi…
Update to Alberta Health Services Funding for Physiotherapy in Alberta
Feb 25, 2022
Posted by: News
As of March 1, 2022, Alberta Health Services is making Province wide changes in regards to funding for Physiotherapy Services. This affects all Albertans who access funded sessions for Physiotherapy. With the new model, the same access and funding rules wi…
An Important Update
Feb 11, 2022
Posted by: News
As you may know, the Government of Alberta has updated the Province with upcoming changes to the Provincial Health Measures.As an essential healthcare business, the health and safety of our patients, clients and team members has and continues to be our t…
Shockwave Therapy
Feb 02, 2022
Posted by: Christine Christianson, PT, MScPT
The science behind Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy:
A piston-like applicator creates ultrasonic shock waves that penetrate the affected tissue.
The shock waves are focused to a zone of highest energy in front of the applicator, applied to the fo…
#LabourOfLove raising funds for MS Society of Canada
Jan 24, 2022
Posted by: News
UPDATE: Tyler has passed $15,000! Working towards his goal of $20,000 now! Amazing work, Tyler!!
Congratulations to Tyler Gamblin, PT, MScPT for already reaching his $10,000 goal!
He's decided to increase the goal by another $5000 to…
St. Albert Road Race - April 24, 2022
Jan 02, 2022
Posted by: Events
Register now for the St. Albert Road Race presented by Active Physio Works on Sunday, April 24, 2022! Featuring the historic St. Albert 10 Miler, 10km, 5km and 1km kids fun run. Pricing starting at only $20 for the 1km kids fun run, ranging to $40 for the…
Warm Hands, Warm Hearts Edmonton
Oct 11, 2021
Posted by: Events
Join us in supporting the 8th Annual Warm Hands, Warm Hearts Run, as it returns to the city for the 8th Annual event at Hawrelak Park on November 6 & or 13th.
Register for the virtual & in person event here: https://bit.ly/3nOJR1x
We will be ac…
Hip and/or Knee Pain Information Session
Sep 29, 2021
Posted by: Events
Join us at our Active Physio Works Sturgeon Medical Clinic (#200,625 St. Albert Trail) for a FREE information session on ways torelieve hip and knee pain featuring the most up to dateresearch and treatment for osteoarthritis.
Saturday, October 23 at 1pmAc…
Active Physio Works Servus Place - Clinic Access
Sep 20, 2021
Posted by: News
As Active Physio Works and Lifemark is an essential service, we are not part of the Restrictions Exemption Program in Alberta.
Patients arriving at our Servus Place clinic will not be required to show proof of vaccination. Patients are able to proceed…
2021 Readers Choice Awards
Aug 24, 2021
Posted by: News
The Edmonton Journal and Edmonton Sun are having their Reader's Choice Awards with the voting ending on September 9, 2021.
The Health & Fitness section includes Physiotherapy Clinic & Massage Clinic so be sure to vote for Acitve Physio Works fo…