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Alignment or overuse problems of the knee structures can lead to strain, irritation, and/or injury of the quadriceps muscle and tendon. This produces pain, weakness,

Shockwave Therapy works by emitting intense energy waves that travel faster than the speed of sound. These waves penetrate the tissue, helping to break down

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is an inner ear disorder that is usually localized to one ear and develops when tiny calcium crystal-based structures called

Focus on: Shoulder Anatomy The shoulder is an elegant piece of machinery. It has the greatest range of motion of any joint in the body.

109 Days To Use Your Extended Health Benefits! Most people wait too long and we turn away many people in December due to appointment unavailability.

What Do You Want First? The Bad News or the Good News? Did you know…More than 75% of people over the age of 55 show

Stretching is an essential part of successful golf.  A good stretching routine can help to minimize muscle imbalances, prevent injury, improve your exercise tolerance and

Have you ever woken up from a deep sleep and rubbed the area right in front of your ear because it’s sore? If so, you’ve

“Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right.” – Henry Ford Whether you’re recovering from an injury or managing a chronic condition,

When you visit a physiotherapist, you can expect to receive safe and effective treatment that is supported by research. A physiotherapy care plan may include

Stretching is an essential part of successful cycling.  A good stretching routine can help to minimize muscle imbalances, prevent injury and improve your cycling performance. 

Concussions in sports are common— as many as 3.8 million per year occur in the U.S. In recent years, parents have reconsidered entering their child

Finding a Regulated Physiotherapist in Alberta Sometimes it can be challenging to find a health professional to help you when you need one. Is there

While taping as a therapeutic technique has been used since around the 1800’s, elastic taping, such as Kinesiotape (KT) and Rock Tape, have recently become

PAULA BOUCHARD, Physiotherapist An avid Flames fan and experienced physiotherapist for more than 18 years. Paula is a graduate from the University of Alberta and she also