By: Leah Resch, RMT and Active Sports Therapy, Recovery looks different for everyone. Whether you are managing chronic conditions, an injury, or navigating recovery following surgery, understanding your treatment options can help you take the next step. AST Willow Park’s Leah Resch, RMT, is now trained in Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)—a gentle, hands-on technique that […]
By: Active Sports Therapy September means back to school, back to work and back to routine. For many of us, it also means going back to carrying backpacks, laptops, books, gym gear and everything else we need to get through the day. Whether it is your child heading to school, a university student crossing campus […]
By: Dr. Corey Finan BSc., DC, CCSP, RMT, ART Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a condition in which the patient feels pain, numbness, tingling and other symptoms that can be uncomfortable or painful in the hand and arm. It is caused by the compression of the nerve in the carpal tunnel, hence it’s name. The […]
Written by: Active Sports Therapy Volleyball is a fast, explosive sport that requires repeated jumping, landing, quick changes of direction and powerful overhead movements. These demands can lead to both acute injuries and overuse problems. At Active Sports Therapy (AST) in Calgary, our Chiropractors and Physiotherapists have extensive experience treating volleyball and other sports-related injuries. Our […]
By: Active Sports Therapy Do you experience pain when lifting a coffee mug, opening a jar, gripping a golf club, or carrying groceries? If so, you could be dealing with tennis elbow or golfer's elbow—two common overuse injuries that affect the tendons around the elbow. Despite their names, you don't have to play tennis or […]
By Active Sports Therapy If you're struggling with muscle tightness, chronic pain, repetitive strain injuries, or a sports injury that just won't heal, Active Release Techniques (ART) may be the solution. At Active Sports Therapy, our certified chiropractors use Active Release Techniques (ART) to identify and treat scar tissue, muscle restrictions, and nerve entrapments that […]
By: Active Sports Therapy If you are living with chronic pain, recurring headaches, whiplash symptoms, or persistent muscle tightness, Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) may be an effective treatment option. Used by trained physiotherapists, IMS is a specialized form of dry needling designed to address pain and dysfunction caused by irritated nerves and shortened muscles. At Active […]
By Active Sports Therapy Spring and summer mean one thing in Calgary: race season is here. Whether you're lacing up for your first 5K, training for a marathon, or taking on a community triathlon, proper preparation can make all the difference in how you perform—and how you recover. Training is essential, but race readiness goes […]
By: Dr Gayle Maguire, BSc, ND. While sports can build confidence, discipline, and resilience, intense training without proper recovery and support can also contribute to fatigue, injury, anxiety, sleep problems, digestive issues, and burnout. Natural health approaches can play an important role in helping teen athletes stay healthy, recover properly, and perform at their best […]
How to Recover Faster and Perform Better If you are an athlete in Calgary, whether you’re a weekend warrior, competitive player, or student athlete there is one reality you can’t avoid: sports injuries happen. At Active Sports Therapy, we regularly see athletes dealing with pain, reduced performance, and uncertainty around recovery. You might be asking: […]
