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: […]
Written by: Rachel Grant, MSc PT, BKin Vestibular physiotherapy is a specialized form of physical therapy aimed at treating balance disorders caused by issues with the vestibular system, which controls your sense of balance and spatial orientation. The vestibular system is located in the inner ear and works closely with the brain to help you […]
Written by: Dr. David Westmacott and Active Sports Therapy At Active Sports Therapy in Calgary, we often see patients who come in seeking relief from chronic pain or injury, what is often overlooked is the mental and neurological side of recovery. Chronic pain doesn’t just affect your body. It impacts your brain, your sleep, your […]
Written by: Dr. David Westmacott and AST Lower back pain has a way of creeping into everyday life, whether you’re sitting at a desk, hitting the gym, or simply trying to enjoy your favourite activities. For many people in South Calgary, it becomes a frustrating cycle: temporary relief, followed by recurring discomfort. But what if […]
By: Dr. Evan Steinke, D.C., B.Sc — Active Sports Therapy Westman Village Shoulder pain is very common, and most people experience it at some point whether from working out, playing sports, or simply reaching overhead for something on a shelf. One frequent cause is shoulder impingement, which often couples shoulder pain with a decreased or […]
Written by: Dr. David Westmacott, DC Tennis is an exciting and physically demanding sport that requires powerful strokes, quick changes in direction, and repetitive overhead movements. While these motions are essential for performance, they can also place significant stress on muscles, tendons, and joints. Over time, this repetitive strain often leads to pain, stiffness, and […]
Written By: Rachel Grant, MScPT, B.Kin, It’s that time of year again and whether it's your first time clipping into your bindings or you are a seasoned skier, prevention of knee injuries should be at the top of your mind. The knee joint is composed of bones, cartilage, ligaments and tendons. The most common knee […]
Written by: Dr. Fiona Lovely, DC Midlife brings significant changes for women, and often, increased musculoskeletal pain. The hormonal shifts of perimenopause and menopause don't just affect hot flashes; they impact joint health, muscle recovery, and inflammation levels. Laser therapy (photobiomodulation) offers evidence-informed relief for this often-overlooked population. The Classic Midlife Presentations Women in their […]
Written By: Active Sports Therapy & Dr. David Westmacott Living in Calgary means experiencing dramatic weather shifts—sometimes multiple times in a single week. While Chinook winds bring warmer temperatures, they also create rapid barometric pressure changes, which are a well-known trigger for migraines and chronic headaches. If you notice your migraines flare up during Chinooks or sudden weather […]
