Experiencing a car accident can be an overwhelming ordeal. The stress of navigating life without a vehicle, dealing with insurance, and the worst part- injuries can add to your trauma. With so much stress, it becomes crucial to alleviate the burden and focus on the recovery process. Here are eight tips to seamlessly navigate through the aftermath, minimizing stress and facilitating a smoother return to full health. Get an assessment done by a Specialist of Muscles & Joints ASAP  It’s crucial to get an assessment by a specialist as soon as possible. This assessment can be billed dir ..read more

Understanding the distinction between dizziness and vertigo is crucial in comprehending vestibular issues and seeking appropriate rehabilitation. While both terms often get used interchangeably, they represent distinct sensations related to balance and equilibrium. Dizziness Dizziness is a broad term encompassing various sensations of unsteadiness, lightheadedness, or feeling faint. It’s a subjective feeling that something isn’t quite right with your balance, but it doesn’t necessarily indicate a specific cause. Dizziness can stem from multiple factors, including dehydration, low blood pre ..read more

What is Pre-Operative Physiotherapy and How Can It Be Beneficial Before Orthopedic Surgery? Pre-operative (pre-op) physiotherapy, also known as pre-habilitation or pre-hab, refers to a specialized form of physical therapy that is conducted before a surgical procedure. It aims to optimize a patient’s physical condition and functional abilities, through pre-op exercise to enhance the overall outcome and improve the recovery process. The goals of pre-operative physiotherapy can vary depending on the type of surgery and the individual patient’s needs. Orthopedic surgery is a specialized field of ..read more

Lacey Rudulier – Nutritional Counselor/Fitness Trainer  “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” Albert Einstein As children, balance was part of play. We mastered it in the gymnasium or while riding our bikes. The teeter-totter was a major balancing challenge. As adults, balance has taken on a whole new meaning – and how do we fit nutrition in? Most people focus on attempting to balance work and play, stress and joy. Those who balance well understand the importance of time management and organization. They take charge, set priorities, choose delib ..read more

As the leaves start to turn yellow and the weather gets cooler, fall is in the air, which means it’s time to prepare your garden before the ground freezes! Due to the increase in your fall planting and preparation activities, this increase in workload can also increase your chance of injuries. Fall gardening can be quite strenuous, and thus harder on your body! Planting spring bulbs Trimming back perennials Staking young trees for support Getting rid of diseased foliage Pulling weeds Mulching garden beds Bringing in any warmer weather plants Cleaning and storing garden tools and p ..read more

The Lopsided Nightmare!  Do you ever do things the same way every time and feel weird if you change them up? You are not alone! Everybody has their own habits or ‘go to’ sides of the body. See how many of these habits you have and then see how weird it feels to switch it up and balance out! 1) Carrying Items on the Same Side Groceries, children, purses, and yes… even murses. There are so many of us that just grab our bags or children without even thinking. The side you always pick them up with is probably the same side. We only think about changing sides when our go-to side gets tired or ..read more

Being situated in Central Alberta has allowed our therapists to have a keen understanding of the rural lifestyle and everything comes along with it. From Farmers and Ranchers to Cowboys and Cowgirls, there are many injuries that can come with this lifestyle. Living the rural lifestyle requires the whole body to be in the best shape possible. Whether it be driving a tractor or combine, shovelling dirt and hay or riding horses, the whole body can take a beating day to day. Some of the most common issues we see in the clinic are around the neck, back and knees. Here’s some ideas on how to ensur ..read more

With all the love in the air in February, it’s a good time to ask yourself how your heart is doing. That thing in your chest that beats around 100,000 times a day, does it without you even thinking about it! ?Given its never-ending workload it’s a wonder how it performs so well for so many people. Well, give it some thought, and some love this month, would ya? What the Heck is Heart disease anyway? How does it show up? Cardiovascular disease is an umbrella term for all the diseases affecting the heart and blood vessels, including: High blood pressure Chest Pain (angina) Coronary Artery/Vas ..read more

With slippery and uneven terrain all around us for most of the winter, it’s important to be aware of the many risks that might follow a slip or a fall. Better yet, try to Avoid Falls and then also avoid costly & painful injuries altogether. Top Strategies for avoiding falls when walking on ice: · Don’t over stride – take shorter steps · Bend knees slightly the whole time you are walking · “Penguin Shuffle” your feet keeping them with in you base of support · Check surrounding before getting out of a vehicle, grip onto something until proper footing is achieved · Wear winter footwear with ..read more

Anytime somebody comes into my office with a concern that they have a burning sensation in their feet (without an infection) I immediately become a little concerned. This usually means that the nerves in the feet are starting to die off. A condition is known as peripheral neuropathy. Of course, there could be other symptoms with this such as feelings of pins and needles in your feet, lack of circulation, numbness, or just a generalized pain. At first, the symptoms may come and go, however, they usually almost always return. It all depends on whether the body can heal the nerves and regenerate ..read more