Blogs
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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Covid-19 Update - December 10, 2020
Dec 16, 2020
Posted by: News
With the recent update from the Provincial Government, Registered Massage Therapy is not available at this time as of Monday, December 14.Appointments that were scheduled have been rebooked. Schedules will be available online again once the mandate is comp…
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…
Active Physio Works Holiday Hours
Dec 08, 2020
Posted by: News
Please note, the following Holiday hours for all of our clinic locations:
December 24 (Christmas Eve) - Closed
December 25 (Christmas Day) - Closed
December 26 - 27 - Closed
December 28, 29, 30 - 7am-8pm
December 31 - 7am-3p…
Covid-19 Update - November 24, 2020
Nov 24, 2020
Posted by: News
With the recent Provincial Government update in regards to Covid-19, we continue to provide in clinic & virtual services for our patients. We continue to maintain the highest standard of care for our patients, staff and community including numerous mea…
So, you have neck pain or know someone with neck pain, and a physiotherapist might have given you exercises to strengthen your deep neck flexors. Ever wonder what these deep neck flexors are and why they are so important to changing neck pain?
Deep neck f…
