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Oct 13

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Happy Thanksgiving from the staff at @advantagesportmedyeg and @advantagesportmedstalbert 🍂

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Oct 12

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Absolutely epic! It took a group of 41 pace setters, an entire support team, a pace car, years of training and an absolutely gifted human to finally break the 2 hour marathon mark. “I am running to make history, to show that no human is limited. It's not about money, it's about showing a generation of people that there are no limits”. Always amazing what the human body & mind can achieve.

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Oct 6

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Fitness isn’t a destination; it’s a way of life 🏋️‍♂️⁠
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Physical therapy shouldn’t be your Hail Mary. Our goal is to help you lead an energetic, healthy lifestyle for the long run. Consistently working with a physiotherapist is one of the best ways to effectively drive away your physical limitations and continually enjoy the freedom to function full-out—even after you’ve reached the end of your road to recovery.⁠
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To book an appointment for an assessment please call us at 780-229-0174 (Edmonton) or 780-460-9977 (St. Albert) ⁠

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Oct 5

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Sometimes your Physio needs Physio too!!
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(Andrew treating Tahisha... )

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Oct 3

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Kacy was at the Glen Sather this weekend, getting the latest on sports injuries. Our clinic philosophy believes in this so much!
⭐️⭐️⭐️Always learning!!

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Sep 25

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OUR TEAM, YOUR ADVANTAGE ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⁠⠀
Our unique clinic offers multi-disciplinary services and a top-tier group of therapists that specialize in treating orthopedic and sports injuries. We have 2 convenient locations, southside Edmonton & St. Albert! ⁠⠀

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Sep 24

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Lordy, Lordy, look who’s 40!!😱🥳Happy birthday Andrew! We all wish you a very happy 40th!!

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Sep 22

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🏌️‍♂️Our team of highly trained Physiotherapists, Athletic Therapists, and Kinesiologists provide state-of-the-art treatment and take a one-on-one approach when creating individual plans.⁠⠀
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We will develop an individually tailored treatment plan that will help you move better, feel better, perform better.⁠⠀
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Sep 21

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👨‍⚕️Ask The Expert 👩‍⚕️⁠⠀
Q. Will bending and lifting make my lower back pain worse?⁠⠀
A. While it may be painful to bend and lift with back pain, it's important to develop the mobility and strength so you can bend and lift. Many types of exercise, including weight training, can bring great benefits. A physiotherapist can help⁠⠀
develop a program that's developed just for you, to help you start moving safely. ⁠⠀
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Ask The PT Expert is designed to help you find answers to your fitness or injury-related questions you may have. Send us a DM to get your question answered in our upcoming #AskTheASMExpert⁠⠀

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Sep 19

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🏒Get treated like the pros! Advantage Sports Physiotherapy’s team of experts provides customized physical therapy services to clients in Edmonton and St.Albert. 🥅⁠⠀
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Whether you’re an NHL’er, a first responder, a weekend warrior or someone suffering from an injury or chronic pain, our specialized team of experts wants you at the top of your game. ⁠⠀

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Sep 17

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[Blog Alert] 3 REASONS THE ACHILLES TENDON IS AMAZING⁠
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Undoubtedly the most well-known tendon is the Achilles tendon, which travels about 6 inches to link the calf muscles (gastrocnemius, soleus) to the heel.⁠
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Here are 3 reasons why the Achilles tendon is amazing 👇⁠
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1️⃣ It can support multiple times an individual’s bodyweight⁠
2️⃣It makes walking and running much easier and more efficient (up to 75% more) ⁠
3️⃣The length of this tendon is related to maximum vertical jump and running speeds⁠
(Bonus) It’s named after a figure in Greek mythology⁠

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Sep 14

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What is a concussion and what should we do? 💥⁠⠀
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A concussion is defined as a traumatic brain injury caused by biomechanical forces. Simply- a concussion is a traumatic brain injury caused by a jolt of the head or the body that causes the brain to ‘bounce’ inside the skull. This sudden movement of the brain can cause microscopic structural damage to the brain with some cell death, as well as some changes in your brains chemistry.⁠⠀
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Potential concussion signs:⁠⠀
- Any loss of consciousness⁠⠀
- Impact seizures/ posturing of limbs⁠⠀
- Slow to get up following a hit/fall⁠⠀
- Motor coordination or balance problems (stumbling, trips, falls etc.)⁠⠀
- A blank or vacant look⁠⠀
- Disorientation⁠⠀
- Amnesia⁠⠀
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Potential concussion symptoms:⁠⠀
- Headaches⁠⠀
- Dizziness⁠⠀
- Balance or coordination difficulties⁠⠀
- Nausea⁠⠀
- Amnesia⁠⠀
- Cognitive slowness⁠⠀
- Light or sound sensitivity⁠⠀
- Disorientation⁠⠀
- Visual disturbance⁠⠀
- Tinnitus (ears ringing)⁠⠀
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To learn more about concussion treatments at Advantage Sport Medicine please visit our website.⁠⠀
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Sep 12

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Contrary to what its name suggests, athletic therapy isn’t just for athletes; it’s for anyone with an injury to a bone, muscle or joint. Athletic therapists provide immediate care and help with rehabilitation and injury prevention for these types of injuries.⁠⠀
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The benefits include: ⁠⠀
😌Promoting Relaxation⁠⠀
😁Improving Quality of Life⁠⠀
⚡️Speeding Recovery⁠⠀
💪Improving Performance⁠⠀
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Visit our website to learn more! ⁠⠀

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Sep 10

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At Advantage Sport Medicine we offer physiotherapy and rehabilitation services that can help if you suffer from issues such as:⁠⠀
✓ Concussions ⁠⠀
✓ Knee injuries ⁠⠀
✓ Back injuries ⁠⠀
✓ Chronic pain ⁠⠀
✓ Neck injuries ⁠⠀
✓ Joint pain ⁠⠀
✓ Shoulder injuries ⁠⠀
✓ Soft tissue damage⁠⠀
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Sep 9

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🎉Well said Dennene, and congrats on such a great finish!
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As a runner or I’m sure for any type of athlete for that matter, you dream and hope of having a “flow” race where everything just “comes together”, you feel good, happy and get the result(s) you want. This past Friday I had a “flow race” at the Lost Soul Ultra, where everything came together and I couldn’t stop smiling! Yes we have bad races and lows and we learn from them and I believe they are necessary to grow as athletes. However, when things come together, it feels great and one can’t help but smile!! I’m feeling rejuvenated from this race and I’m looking forward to fall training races in preparation for Across the Years 72 hour. #flow #whenthingscometogether #lostsoulultra #canthelpbutsmile #happyrunner #ultrarunning #grateful #mojoisback #yegphysio

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Sep 8

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HAPPY WORLD PHYSIOTHERAPY DAY! 🎉⁠⠀
This year we are focusing on the benefits of using exercise to improve daily living:⁠⠀
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🏃‍♂️maintain flexibility and movement⁠⠀
❤ improve cardiovascular health⁠⠀
💪build and keep muscle tone⁠⠀
😁improve mood and general wellbeing⁠⠀
💥help control pain⁠⠀
⛹️‍♀️increase confidence to take part in activities⁠⠀
🏋️‍♀️take back control of your life and reduce your fear.⁠⠀

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Aug 20

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Shout out to Natalie Shanahan who crushed her goal at the Edmonton 1/2 Marathon yesterday! 1:27.44 while pushing her twin girls in a stroller. Keep up the great work! Can’t wait to see what you’ll accomplish at World 24 hr championships this fall! 🙌🏻 #yegphysio #yegmarathon #running #sportsphysio #yeg

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Jun 30

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🙌🏻 to all the hard-working athletes at this weekend’s Fight Of The Fittess competition💪🏻

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Jun 25

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Congrats to a hardworking @dillon_hamaliuk on being selected 55th overall in the 2019 NHL Draft! The Advantage family of athletes continues to impress!
#NHLdraft #NHL #hockey #rehab #physio

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Jun 22

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Ran into @runningdeee and her coach at the Backyard Ultra. She is wearing rubber boots instead of her runners while she crews her friend. She is still out there and it’s been 22hrs🙌🏻 This ra CD deginatrly takes teamwork🏃🏽‍♂️

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Jun 22

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It was a wet one ☔️ making it a challenging course 🏃🏽‍♂️ for these boys @daveoutrunsrare Backyard Ultra. It was a tough one out here boys and girls...
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May 28

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Tightness in the hamstrings can negatively affect your pelvic stability and performance in any stride sports. Use this leg lowering drill in your warm ups to help reduce tightness and improve mobility. #tiptuesday #physio #rehab #yegfit #running #yegfitness

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May 21

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Scapular control is an important part of any athlete's movement, but is especially important for throwing and overhead athletes. Be ready for summer ball with this diagonal exercise pattern to improve scapular control and shoulder strength. #tiptuesday #physio #softball #baseball

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May 17

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Fun Fact Friday! Did you know one of our Athletic Therapists works with the Sport Medicine Team for @prorodeocanada.
Taping can be an effective strategy for prophylactic injury prevention or used when returning to sport for added support. While braces can be a great option they don’t always fit with sporting equipment.
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#injuryprevention
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May 15

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Introducing Kacy!
She will be available to book at our South Edmonton location.
Kacy graduated from the University of Alberta in 2018 with a Master of Sciences in Physical Therapy. Prior to pursuing physical therapy, she received a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Calgary where she competed for the Dinos varsity wrestling team. Kacy is also a physiotherapist for the Edmonton Female Athletic Club Pandas Hockey (AFHL). Kacy has completed her vestibular training and is in the process of completing the levels of the Canadian physiotherapy association's orthopedic division. Kacy is particularly interested in sport medicine and cancer rehabilitation. She has seen first hand the positive impact physical therapy can have on an individual’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Kacy focuses on tailoring programs to ensure a holistic approach is taken to help patients meet their goals and return to the activities they enjoy. She believes a balanced program of manual therapy, therapeutic exercise and education will provide her patients with the support needed during recovery, and the rest of their lives.

Outside the clinic, Kacy enjoys weightlifting, hiking, travelling, and spending time with her family and friends outdoors.