Apr
12
By: Active Sports Therapy The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a very complex joint involving muscles in the human skull. It is said that TMJ pain is experienced by roughly 25% of the population. This joint is basically responsible for helping you to open and close your mouth. Because we...
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Mar
25
By: Dr. Vikki McGuire, DTCM A Sports Medicine Acupuncturist will use many techniques to locate injured tissues in your body. These may include range of motion testing, muscle palpation and testing, orthopedic examinations and more. Some muscle imbalances are assessed through both static and functional movements which can...
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Mar
07
By: Dr. Fiona Lovely What if I told you that there was a way to predict whether you might be more likely to have symptoms when you hit your head than the person sitting next to you? It’s true. If we were to line up 10 people at random...
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Feb
17
By: Active Sports Therapy There are no two ways around it. Injuries are hard! They can knock you off of your exercise and training routines, leave you side lined from your favourite sport, have you missing work, and experiencing down time from day to day life. At Active Sports...
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Jan
30
By: Active Sports Therapy There are many hockey players that walk through our front doors at Active Sports Therapy with an array of injuries, however, there are a few that stand out as being quite common to a hockey player. Concussions – Concussions are a big topic in the...
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Jan
09
By: Active Sports Therapy If you’ve ever experienced pain in your forearm that you notice most when you grip or pick up an object, then you may be suffering from golfers elbow or tennis elbow. Named for the sports they are most often associated with, you can suffer from...
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Nov
27
By: Active Sports Therapy One of the many benefits of living in Calgary is that it’s the perfect setting for a weekend warrior type of person. The city boasts an amazing chain of bike paths and running trails, a full suite of softball, soccer and ultimate leagues and the...
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Nov
10
By: Active Sports Therapy November is Men’s health awareness month so guys take a read of these tips we’ve compiled and ladies share with the important men in your life. We know that men are often a little slower to address nagging issues and are less likely to visit...
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Oct
16
By Dr. Gayle Maguire ND If you find your immune is suffering, it is always worth a check-up with your family doctor and a check-in with your lifestyle. Some of the most important factors for healthy immune systems are listed below: Protein vs Sugar Our body requires protein to...
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Oct
01
By: Dr. Fiona Lovely Concussions can happen anytime to anyone. We are learning quickly just how far reaching the effects of a mild traumatic brain injury can be. Unfortunately, they can last way beyond the original injury. There is much you can do when you have a recent concussion...
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