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Apr 13

Patient-centred care.

Our team of therapists places your goals at the forefront of our treatment sessions. Helping you manage your pain isn't the only objective, but to also understand your injury, avoid future reoccurrences, and most importantly, to get you back to doing what you love most with confidence and without limitation.

Book in with our team now. We can't wait to work with you!
Edmonton: 780.229.0174
St. Albert: 780.460.9977

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Apr 12

quarterback /ˈkwôrdərˌbak/
noun: a player whose main objective is to lead the team by helping developing the play and/or be the main offensive weapon.

We are going to miss the quarterback of our clinic. @cassidy.lynn.mayer will be away on maternity leave until 2022. We will miss you so much Cassidy!! She is a woman that can do it all, nothing ever stops her!

If you've stopped by the clinic this past year you've certainly been greeted by Cassidy's warm, welcoming personality. Hope to see you soon Cass :)

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Apr 12

Reposted • @kevintrinhyyc The front squat is one of my favourite exercises. It’s a great movement for building: overall leg strength, torso posture in the squat, vertical movement, upper body strength and it can be carried over into different movements such as the back squat and clean.   When first learning the movement, athletes often find it challenging to keep the bar secure in a front rack position and this leads to pain in the wrist. Stretching the wrist may temporarily help but the key to building any good movement is to build mobility and strength throughout the body and most importantly, spending time practicing the craft.

To see the front squat at its very finest, check out the movement performed by elite athletes such as: @kuohsingchun_official @luxiaojunbarbell @squat_university

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#squats #frontsquat #coldmindwarmbody #weightlifting #weightliftingtechnique #weighttraining #strength #squatuniversity

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Apr 8

Repost • @itsholt Rotator cuff pain? Achilles pain? Golfers elbow or Tennis elbow? Have you been dealing with tendon pain and are looking for help? Come see us at Advantage Sport Medicine and Physiotherapy to book an assessment. Your pain should be addressed, and we can help.

#physiotherapy #physicaltherapy #tendon #tendinitis #physioyeg #yeg #yeglocal #rehabilitation #pain #recoveryispossible #recovery #yeghealthcare #yeglife

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Apr 1

#KrushReport Dr. Naidu discusses the importance of customizing team warm-up programming to meet team dynamics and athletic specific dynamics based on injury history.

#krushperformance #yeg #yegphysio #yegphysicaltherapy #yegathlete #edmontonlife #edmontonathlete #physicaltherapy #physio #edmonton #strength #athlete #volleyball #football #hockey

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Mar 27

Challenge Accepted!!
In support of @hockeygivesblood @edmoilkings we will also be donating $1 for every save @sebastian.cossa makes this season! Here's @kvintrnh doing his best impression of Cossa using his mitts for the rockets.

We would also like to challenge clinics in our local community. @on.the.bench @thebridge.fit @stridesportphysioyeg @leading_edge_physiotherapy

Repost: @mattthephysioyeg Myself and Dr. Ashley Todd are excited for our colleagues with the @edmoilkings and extremely proud of their involvement with @hockeygivesblood - together we are going to donate $1 for every save @sebastian.cossa makes this season and we encourage local clinicians to do the same!

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Mar 15

Welcome Mike Cook!

We are very excited to welcome Mike to our team. Mike has extensive experience in strength and conditioning, rehabilitation and athletic performance. Mike has worked with a spectrum of athletes from community to elite level,and have helped guide numerous athletes to individual and team achievements. If you’re looking for some knowledge drop, ask Mike about the benefit of force plate testing systems in rehabilitation populations 💡

Here are a few things Mike has to share about his experiences:
* I have been in the area of strength and conditioning for almost 20 years
* I have worked in multiple professional settings across a variety of different sports.
* Currently the the Lead S&C/Lead IST for Men’s Indoor Program with Volleyball Canada
* Oversaw the Strength and Conditioning and Sport Science area at University of Alberta for 12.5yrs.
* Was the Strength and Conditioning Coordinator for the Edmonton Football Club for 4 years.
* Had a major focus in the return to performance area, particularly in the area of ACL-R and dual plate force testing systems.
* MSc in Strength and Conditioning and I am a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA.

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Feb 23

Sweet {Jolie} Boutique gift card giveaway! #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness

In light of the ongoing restrictions, we have decided to divert our advertising dollars to support local businesses. Over the coming month we will be purchasing gift certificates and giving them away on social media.

Thank you to @sweetjolieboutique for being such great leaders in our community. Sweet {Jolie} is a community-conscious women’s clothing boutique based in Edmonton, Alberta known for its trendy, boho styles accessible to women of all shapes and sizes! Our clinic is honoured to be able to work with #sjloveyourself #sweetjolieboutique in giving away a $100 gift card!

To enter:
1) Follow @advantagesportmedyeg @sweetjolieboutique
2) Tag 2 friends per post (multiple entries are v welcomed!! Tag away ✊🏻)
3) Optional: Share this post in your story for an additional entry.

Ends: Friday, March 5, 2021 @12:00
Winner announced: Monday, March 8, 2021

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Feb 5

No off days for Kwabena #62

We love watching Kwabena’s rehab journey. He’s been on another level of focus since getting back in the gym.

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Feb 3

Join our team 🙌🏻

Send us a DM or contact us for more information. Resumes can be sent to jdenault@advantagesportmed.ca

Full-time receptionist days/evening/weekends required for a growing sports physical therapy clinic. If you are friendly and outgoing and can work independently, come join our team!
The successful candidate will have the following qualities and skills:

• Cheerful and pleasant disposition when answering phones as well as greeting patients into the clinic.
• Provide a high-level of customer service.
• Maintain a strict level of confidentiality.
• Assist with medical documents/letters to doctors, lawyers, insurance companies.
• Can schedule appointments and complete payment transactions accurately.
• Working knowledge of the EMR Healthquest is an asset.
• Assist the physiotherapists with a variety to tasks.
• Clean/stock clinic rooms.
• Previous clinic experience required.

Full-time hours: 35hr per week
Expected Start Date: Flexible
Contract length: 15 months

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Jan 27

Concussion Education 📖

Our team has put together a quick education piece on concussion recovery. There are many factors involved in ensuring a successful recovery beyond just aerobic and physical conditioning.

We work with sport medicine physicians and athletic therapists in our concussion clinics to build a comprehensive rehabilitation plan to get you back to work, your sport and most importantly, daily activities. For more information check out our blog or give us a call and we would be happy to chat more.

- your team at ASM 👊🏻

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Jan 26

Padmanadi gift card giveaway! #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness

In light of the ongoing restrictions, we have decided to divert our advertising dollars to support local businesses. Over the coming month we will be purchasing gift certificates and giving them away on social media.

Thank you to @padmanadi for being such great leaders in our community. During the past year, they have been innovative in their ways of serving #yeg and surrounding communities, they have provided free meals to families enduring hardship, and there meals are always full of care! Our clinic is honoured to be able to work with #padmanadi and give away a $100 gift card!

To enter:
1) Follow @advantagesportmedyeg @padmanadi
2) Tag 2 friends (multiple entries are v welcomed!! Tag away ✊🏻)
3) Optional: Share this post in your story for 2 additional entries.

Ends: Friday, February 12, 2021 @11:59pm.
Winner announced: Monday, February 15, 2021

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Jan 22

Congratulations Heather!

Repost: @uofarehabmed Congratulations to one of our wonderful ACCEs, Heather Bredy for being awarded the Pinnacle Award of Distinction from Physiotherapy Alberta - College + Association in recognition of significant contributions to Alberta's physiotherapy profession through clinical work and commitment to students and the wider physiotherapy community.

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Jan 20

Did you know!?
Skier’s thumb is currently the most frequent upper extremity injury amongst skiers with its prevalence being as high as 32% of all skiing-related injuries!

▪️Skier’s thumb refers to an injury/tear to the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the thumb which commonly occurs when a skier lands on an outstretched hand or falls while holding a ski pole.

‼️ If not managed appropriately, skier’s thumb may lead to chronic laxity and instability of the joint and the premature onset of arthritis.

▫️Common signs & symptoms include:
o   Pain over the inside of the thumb
o   Initial bruising and swelling
o   Tenderness
o   Painful and/or weak grip
o   Pain with thumb movements
o   Potential mass at the base of the thumb

▪️How can we help at @advantagesportmedyeg
Clinical examination is crucial in order to determine appropriate injury management and minimize the risk of associated chronic instability and the early onset of arthritis. Physiotherapists are experts in assessment and determining the extent of injury, if referral is appropriate, and the most appropriate rehabilitation interventions.

Anderson D, & Anderson, D. (2010). Skier’s thumb. Australian Family Physician, 39(8), 575–577.

Chuter, G. S., Muwanga, C. L., & Irwin, L. R. (2009). Ulnar collateral ligament injuries of the thumb: 10 years of surgical experience. Injury, 40(6), 652–656. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2009.01.107

Engelhardt, J., Christensen, O., & Christiansen, T. (1993). Rupture of the ulnar collateral ligament of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb. Injury, 24(1), 21-24. doi:10.1016/0020-1383(93)90076-i

Madan, S. S., Pai, D. R., Kaur, A., & Dixit, R. (2014). Injury to Ulnar Collateral Ligament of Thumb. Orthopaedic Surgery, 6(1), 1-7. doi:10.1111/os.12084

Mahajan, M., & Rhemrev, S. J. (2013). Rupture of the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb - a review. International journal of emergency medicine, 6(1), 31. https://doi.org/10.1186/1865-1380-6-31

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Jan 18

Brain science with @itsholt
Part 1 of an education goldmine for all things concussion related.

Reposted • @itsholt Gone are the days where you go home and rest hoping your concussion will get better on it’s own. Your brain is extremely complex and requires a complex assessment. Take a look at what your physiotherapy assessment may look like in order to create a comprehensive rehabilitation program to get you back to what you love.

#concussionrecovery #concussion #concussionawareness #concussions #concussionrehab #physiotherapy #physiotherapie #yegphysio #yegphysiotherapy #yegphysicaltherapy #rehab #rehabilitation #yeglife

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Jan 15

Athletic therapy is back in full swing!!
Our athletic therapist @c_moose will be welcoming patients back in clinic beginning Monday, January 18th.

In addition, our sport combined program will be back in full swing as our physician and AT team will be able to see patients for acute and chronic-related sport injuries.

Give us a call for more information or to book in with Carrie!
☎️ 7802290174

(P.S. photo was taken pre-mask era)

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Jan 14

Dang Alicia. Back at it again with the blade shoooesss.

Our last post 6 weeks ago, Alicia had just started to re-learn how to run. After a lot of time, effort and sweat the improvements have been absolutely stellar. We’re so happy to have Alicia stop by the clinic to continue working on her goals. She spent the afternoon working on some interval runs. Can’t wait to see more progress!

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Jan 13

Calling all downhill skiers! ⛷
Tired of your knees hurting on the hill?

Swipe through to read some great info on managing knee pain related to skiing @embrown.physiotherapy

For more information head over to our blog: http://advantagesportmed.ca/blog

▪️ Research currently indicates that knee injuries account for an estimated 35% of all ski-related injuries

▫️ Signs and symptoms that often accompany knee pain include: redness, warmth, weakness, instability, swelling, stiffness, locking, and popping sensations.

▪️ What is causing these injuries and how do we prevent them from occurring and re-occurring?!
Knee injury prevention involves not only proper on-hill technique but also requires adequate strengthening, balance, and mobility training.

▫️ How can we help?
Physiotherapists are specialists in pain management, assessing muscular strength, and identifying areas of weakness and decreased mobility. At Advantage Sports Medicine Physiotherapy, we use hands-on manual therapy to help promote recovery and healing and provide you with the necessary tools to take control of your rehabilitation journey and get back to having fun on the hill!

Burtscher M, Federolf PA, Nachbauer W, Kopp M. Potential Health Benefits From Downhill Skiing. Front Physiol. 2019 Jan 14;9:1924. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2018.01924. PMID: 30692936; PMCID: PMC6340074.

Davidson, T. M., & Laliotis, A. T. (1996). Alpine skiing injuries. A nine-year study. The Western journal of medicine, 164(4), 310–314.

Deady LH, Salonen D. Skiing and snowboarding injuries: a review with a focus on mechanism of injury. Radiol Clin North Am. 2010 Nov;48(6):1113-24. doi: 10.1016/j.rcl.2010.07.005. PMID: 21094401

Franklin, J. (2017, February 09). Knee Pain and Skiing. Retrieved January 11, 2021, from

Hébert-Losier, K., Holmberg, HC. What are the Exercise-Based Injury Prevention Recommendations for Recreational Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding?. Sports Med 43, 355–366 (2013).

Turner, S. (2019). 4 Tips to Avoid Knee Injuries While Skiing.

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Jan 11

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Jan 8

In support of athletic therapists and their patients. Please take a moment to read and support. Thank you!

Reposted • @c_moose I’m sitting here heartbroken again. The restrictions didn’t change... and so my patients and clients aren’t able to come see me for another couple weeks 😔
Please help me by taking a minute to sign this petition, (link in my bio), helping me and hundreds of other Athletic Therapists. We want the government and our chief medical officer to understand we are health care providers! We should be able to continue to work just as physiotherapists, chiropractors and massage therapists are able to! (I literally work along side physios and physicians who are still practicing, covid precautions are definitely in place, I treat one on one and follow all guidelines!
Your support means so much to me and my fellow ATs.
Heck maybe you’d even want to write a letter to your MLA?! 🤔
Thank you 🙏
#AT4all #yegathletictherapist #yegathletictherapy #sportmedicine #albertacovid19 #albertacovidrestrictions #smallbusinessesalberta #yegsmallbusiness

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Jan 4

Welcome Shae!! 🙌🏻

Shae will be joining our team as she completes her practicum placement for her Bachelor of Kinesiology degree.

Hi my name is Shae! I am currently in my 5th year of Kinesiology with a major in Adapted Physical Activity. A goal of mine is to provide individualized client care while providing the education & exercises necessary for clients to reach their goals in a comforting environment.
If I’m not at the clinic you can catch me reading a book, hiking, or napping with my dog!

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Dec 23

New blog alert! #kneepain 🦵🏻

Does this sound familiar?
▪️“But I did not do anything to my knee!?”
▫️“It hurts going up and down stairs but down is worse!”
▪️“I have started running more, but that’s it!”
▫️“My doctor says I have patellofemoral pain syndrome, is that serious?”

Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is the most common diagnosis for outpatients with knee pain (Altman et al, 2019; Bolgla et al, 2018; Dixit et al, 2007).

It is caused by imbalances of forces controlling how the kneecap tracks when the knee flexes (bends) and extends (straightens) especially when overloading the joint in activities like running and squatting.

To learn about management strategies and some exercise you can do to help, check out our website! https://advantagesportmed.ca/that-pesky-knee-pain-and-what-to-do-about-it/

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Dec 21

🎉 GIVEAWAY 🎉

A shoutout to Edmonton small businesses:
In light of the new restrictions, we have decided to divert our advertising dollars support local businesses. Over the coming month we will be purchasing gift certificates and giving them away on social media. Our first give away is a 90 min. massage from the Active Life Centre. The massage therapists have been providing excellent care in St. Albert for 34 years!
https://www.facebook.com/activelifecentremassagetherapy/
https://www.activelifecentre.com/

Thanks for helping us support local small businesses.
To enter:
1) Follow @advantagesportmedyeg @activelifecentre
2) Tag 2 friends
3) Optional: Share this post in your story for 2 additional entries.

Ends: Monday, December 28, 2020 @11:59.
Winner announced: Tuesday, December 28, 2020

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Dec 18

A great post by @physionetwork
The body does a phenomenal job at recovery and should be paired with the right rehab tools based on tissue healing timelines to ensure optimal recovery!
・・・
Rehab Phases 🤕 📊

Rehab can be broken up into progressive structured phases with specific targets for each phase, and exit criteria to guide progression onto the next stage ✅

This helps ensure progression through rehab is based on functional milestones, and is not just time-based 📅

It also helps ensure the athlete doesn’t return to sport too early, which can leave them at a high risk of both re-injury, and of underperforming ❌

This excellent table is from Lachlan Wilmot’s lecture on “What physios should know about strength & conditioning”.

🏋️‍♂️ Even though we are learning more and more about the importance of exercise as a tool for rehabilitation, exercise prescription is barely touched on in most physio degrees!

In this lecture, Lachlan Wilmot takes you through a progressive exercise rehabilitation system to help you return your patients not only back to play, but back to full performance.

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Dec 15

ASM - Virtual Telehealth Sessions

During this challenging time and the new Alberta restrictions, do you find yourself
-feeling nervous leaving the house or trying to limit how many places you go?
-your gym is closed now and you’re not sure how to best utilize your home for your workouts or rehab?
-you were hoping to see our Athletic Therapist for new rehab progressions but with the new restrictions aren’t able to?

Our Telehealth Sessions are being offered with our Certified Athletic Therapist, Carrie. She is excited to offer a service for you in the comfort of your own home, while providing quality one on one time. She is dedicated to helping you manage your pain, keep up your rehab and even progress to new levels.

Offering these services since March, Carrie can assess your movement, help give you ways to deal with your aches and pains at home, progress your rehab, or create a home workout plan for you.

All you need is a device/tablet to connect with her on and whatever equipment or space you have available in your own home.

Contact us to book your session. We’re here to help you take Advantage of your health and wellness no matter what this pandemic throws at us!

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