by ml_physio | Feb 3, 2023 | Sport
Many of us have experienced the impacts of Osteoarthritis (OA) whether that be in ourselves or our friends and family. As a physiotherapist working with people struggling with OA, I am often struck by the confusing messages and misinformation around OA. I hope this...
by ml_physio | Dec 13, 2022 | Sport
Maybe that last repetition was one too many? Maybe you shouldn’t have jumped right back intothat boot camp after taking time off for the holidays? Maybe that new exercise you saw on socialmedia was too good to be true? Now you have shoulder pain and it is really...
by ml_physio | Dec 16, 2018 | Sport
Are you getting sore shoulders when you swim? Although the benefits of swimming are well known, many people find that swimming hurts their shoulders. Technique is often the problem. Here are a few things to notice when you are swimming front crawl/ freestyle, that...
by ml_physio | Dec 13, 2018 | Sport
Every winter I see a patient or two that has injured themselves while running outside. These injuries range from groin muscle strains and knee ligament tears to more unfortunate wrist fractures. Despite the obvious clothing challenges that come from running in...
by ml_physio | May 10, 2018 | Sport
The snow has melted, the grass is getting green and construction is happening everywhere. It must be spring time in Calgary. That means its time to get out the golf clubs. Golf, like every sport, requires a proper warm-up to avoid undue stresses and strains that...
by ml_physio | Apr 18, 2018 | Sport
WHAT to DO in SHOULDER SEASON To say that this winter has been long in Calgary is a gross understatement. As the mounds of snow and ice are gradually melting and most of us have hung up our skis we are officially in shoulder season. It is too soon to get on the bikes,...
