June is National Athletic Therapy Month so we are dedicating this blog to all of the amazing Alberta Athletic Therapists who work hard everyday for their clients and athletes. Remember, in order to take care of others you have to take care of yourself first. Many (many) years ago when I was in Grade 11,
Whether you are an athlete or not, injuries are stressful to deal with. When an injury occurs at work, impeding your ability to earn a living, that stress rises exponentially. Why see an Athletic Therapist? Athletic Therapists (AT) work to get you back to your everyday life, whether than be work or play. By gathering
For many, dreams of retirement are filled with vacations and enjoying time with friends and family. Riding off into the sunset after your career is over and spending your time sitting on your front porch are thoughts of a bye-gone era. Living an active lifestyle during your retirement years allows you to enjoy your newfound
Want to get the most out of your summer? Are you plagued by an injury that is limiting you from getting the most in life? No worries! An Athletic Therapist can help you get the most out of your summer! Contrary to the name, we work with people from all walks of life to help
Whatever the cause, pinched nerves in the low back can be the most debilitating pain you’ll ever experience. The question is, where exactly is the problem coming from? In the back we have our spine out of which the nerves exit and head down the back and lower legs. If the spine is healthy and
Our body’s job is to give us the ability to perform and do the things our brain desires. It is made of parts that all need to work together. These parts are controlled by the brain but influenced by the health of the parts themselves. For example, say you drop your pencil off the desk.