DEBBIE HOLLANDS-MCKINNON - DEATH RACE SURVIVOR! | Advantage Sport Medicine Physiotherapy

Deb took on the 2018 Canadian Death Race Marathon and not only did she survive, she won! Deb was the first female (6:20) in her age category (she wouldn’t tell us which…) and 14th overall!

Deb always exudes positive energy and is up for any challenge – which is why she joined the Canadian Armed Forces after retiring from a nursing career. Oh and did we mention she’s an expert wake surfer!

Congrats on winning the Canadian Death Race Marathon and we look forward to seeing what crazy adventure you will be on next!

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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)#yeg #yegphysio #yegphysicaltherapy #yeglift #yeghealthandwellness #yeghealth #yegathlete #edmontonlife #edmontonathlete #stalbert #stalbertphysio #stalbertfitness #physicaltherapy #physio #edmonton

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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!#yeg #yegphysio #yegphysicaltherapy #yeglift #yeghealthandwellness #yeghealth #yegathlete #edmontonlife #edmontonathlete #stalbert #stalbertphysio #stalbertfitness #physicaltherapy #physio #edmonton #run #amputee #belowkneeamputee #bladerunner

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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.physiotherapyFor 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: 21094401Franklin, J. (2017, February 09). Knee Pain and Skiing. Retrieved January 11, 2021, fromHébert-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.#yeg #yegphysio #yegphysicaltherapy #yeglift #yeghealthandwellness #yeghealth #yegathlete #edmontonlife #edmontonathlete #stalbert #stalbertphysio #stalbertfitness #physicalthe

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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!#yeg #yegphysio #yegphysicaltherapy #yeglift #yeghealthandwellness #yeghealth #yegathlete #edmontonlife #edmontonathlete #stalbert #stalbertphysio #stalbertfitness #physicaltherapy #physio #edmonton

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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/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#yeg #yegphysio #yegphysicaltherapy #yeglift #yeghealthandwellness #yeghealth #yegathlete #edmontonlife #edmontonathlete #stalbert #stalbertphysio #stalbertfitness #physicaltherapy #physio #edmonton #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocal #supportlocalbusiness #supportyeglocal

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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.#yeg #yegphysio #yegphysicaltherapy #yeglift #yeghealthandwellness #yeghealth #yegathlete #edmontonlife #edmontonathlete #stalbert #stalbertphysio #stalbertfitness #physicaltherapy #physio #edmonton

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Dec 15

ASM - Virtual Telehealth SessionsDuring 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!#yeg #yegphysio #yegphysicaltherapy #yeglift #yeghealthandwellness #yeghealth #yegathlete #edmontonlife #edmontonathlete #stalbert #stalbertphysio #stalbertfitness #physicaltherapy #physio #edmonton

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Dec 12

Meet Jori 🤓It was so wonderful to have physiotherapy student @jorivictoor join us for her first clinical placement. She was described by her patients as having the warmest and gentlest hands of all.It was so fun to have her join our team for her clinical. We love when students jump right in and aren’t afraid with pushing their comfort zone in order to help patients get better. Jori believes in 1 on 1 time with her patients as this ensures individual concerns are listened to and that the right treatment plan can be structured. A lot of potential for as a great future physio!Good luck with the rest of your studies, Jori!- your team at ASM 👊🏻#yeg #yegphysio #yegphysicaltherapy #yeglift #yeghealthandwellness #yeghealth #yegathlete #edmontonlife #edmontonathlete #stalbert #stalbertphysio #stalbertfitness #physicaltherapy #physio #edmonton #ualbertastudents #ualberta

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Dec 1

Low Back Pain Toolkit 🛠http://advantagesportmed.ca/blog/#yegphysio #yegfitness #yeg #physio #yeglife #yegfit #edmontonphysio #physicaltherapy #yegpt #yegphysicaltherapy #yeghealthandwellness #yegwellness #yeghealth #yeglove #yeglife #yegathlete #edmontonlife #edmontonathlete #stalbert #stalbertphysio #stalbertfitness #back #backpain #lowbackpain

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Nov 30

“You guys, I am telling you, when she runs she looks like a cross between Kermit the frog and the six-million dollar man.”Yay Alicia! We’re so excited for you. Keep up the great work. Your run is already more elegant than @mattthephysioyegRepost: @alicialikepatricia Days one and two relearning to run!!! A little bit Phoebe-esque but that just means there is room to grow!
#amputee #runningononeleg #prostheticleg #friendstvshowreference #iguessthatmustmakemeamillenial #slowmo #slowrun #awkwardarms
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Big thank you to @advantagesportmedyeg @kelseyfleury and @napos_yeg

advantagesportmedyeg

Nov 19

PSA. Finnegan gave a short presentation on proper mask handling today. Thanks for the education seminar. Some key points:
1️⃣ masks to be worn at all times indoors covering nose, mouth and chin. For an incorrect example please see photo 1.
2️⃣ sanitize hands before and after handling mask, touching only the straps. Please see photo 2.Thank you.#yegphysio #yegfitness #yeg #physio #yeglife #yegfit #edmontonphysio #physicaltherapy #yegpt #yegphysicaltherapy #yeghealth #yeglove #yeglife #yegathlete #edmontonlife #edmontonathlete #stalbert #stalbertphysio #dog #dogsofinstagram #doglife #dogoftheday #dogs #dogsofinsta #dogstagram

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Nov 17

🐦 stretch
Keep moving, keep healthy. A great hip opener exercise and stretch to the glutes (aka that pain in the butt).For any stretch, it’s recommended to hold for a minimum of 30 seconds to allow time for the muscles and the component of muscles to relax and undergo change.Stay safe!
- your team at ASM 👊🏻#yegphysio #yegfitness #yeg #physio #yeglife #yegfit #edmontonphysio #physicaltherapy #yegpt #yegphysicaltherapy #yeghealthandwellness #yegwellness #yeghealth #yeglove #yeglife #yegathlete #edmontonlife #edmontonathlete #stalbert #stalbertphysio #stalbertfitness #stretch #yoga #hips

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Nov 13

Clinic update 👋🏻
Both our clinics in Edmonton and St. Albert will remain open for in-person appointments for physiotherapy, athletic therapy and with our sports medicine physician.Please get in touch with us if you have anyways questions, we’d be happy to chat. Take care & see you soon!- Your team at ASM 👊🏻#yegphysio #yegfitness #yeg #physio #yeglife #yegfit #edmontonphysio #physicaltherapy #yegpt #yegphysicaltherapy #massagetherapyyeg #yeghealthandwellness #yegfitness #yegwellness #yeghealth #physicaltherapy #yeglove #yeglife #yegathlete #edmontonlife #edmontonathlete #stalbert #stalbertphysio #stalbertfitness

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Oct 29

Very happy to welcome @kasimpadmanadi @padmanadi to the clinic for treatment 😊 thanks for coming in and spending time with us!Fun story: our physio @kvintrnh lived off of the delicious meals @padmanadi while going through the physio program. While dining in Uncle Kasim would always stop by, chat and keep him company.#supportsmallbusiness #supportlocal #physiotherapy #physio #yegfood #yegfit #yeglocal #yeghealthcare #yegphysiotherapy

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Oct 28

New blog post 💻☕️Cardio VS. Strength Training. These often seem like opposite ends of the exercise spectrum but really they are part of the same team 🤝. Cardio ensures that the engine of our body (heart, lungs, blood vessels) run in top shape, while strength training ensures our frame/shock absorbers are healthy and maintained (muscles, tendon, bone).Visit our website (link in bio) to read up on some helpful information on strength training and running. As the weather cools down this is a great time to give strength Training exercises a go.- Your team at ASM 👊🏻#yegphysio #yegfitness #yeg #physio #edmontonphysio #physicaltherapy #yegpt #yegphysicaltherapy #massagetherapyyeg #yeghealthandwellness #yegfitness #yegwellness #yeghealth #yeglife #yegathlete #edmontonlife #edmontonathlete #stalbert #stalbertphysio #stalbertfitness #running #run #runnersofinstagram #runyeg #runner #runningcommunity

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Oct 23

Just a small town guuurl 🎶Welcome Kaylee McDonald! She will be joining our team for the next 5 weeks to complete her final clinical placement in order to complete her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy degree and to become a practicing physiotherapist 🙌🏻🎊Here’s an introduction from @kayleeanne5Hi! My name is Kaylee.
I’m originally from Plenty, Sk, a small little town out in the boonies really! I first started out my post secondary education journey in Saskatoon where I completed my Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. I then moved to Edmonton to begin working towards my Masters of Science in PT. I absolutely love the career I have chosen! I grew up embraced in the sports community and hope to continue this within my career. I love helping others work towards achieving their goals and knowing I’m a part of the active process.If I’m not doing anything Physio related, which I usually am, you can find me back in Plenty hanging with my friends & family or redecorating my house 😃.#yegphysio #yegfitness #yeg #physio #yeglife #yegfit #edmontonphysio #physicaltherapy #yegpt #yegphysicaltherapy #stalbert #stalbertphysio #stalbertfitness #ualberta #ualbertastudents

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Oct 16

Dr. Naidu keeping things in check 👀🙌🏻Exciting news for our clinic and medical team at HealthPointe! In case you didn’t know, our clinic works closely alongside physicians to ensure our patients receive the care they need. Dr. Naidu is one of the founders of HealthPointe medical and always encourages and advocates for interdisciplinary care of patients!We are all so excited for him as he continues his work of providing top-notch care and safety for @nhl and #WHL athletes, the community of Edmonton and care to pretty much every corner of the globe.Congratulations Dr. Naidu!#yegphysio #yegfitness #yeg #physio #yeglife #yegfit #edmontonphysio #physicaltherapy #yegpt #yegphysicaltherapy #stalbert #stalbertphysio #stalbertfitness #nhl

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Oct 7

Softest hands in the clinic 🙌🏻☁️/Soft hands/
adjective
See definition: a term used to identify a physio/physio student that has superior handling skills of patients where there is excellence in comfort during treatment.Jen is a physiotherapy student in her final year of the MScPT program at the University of Alberta. She’s spent the last few weeks at our St. Albert clinic. She’s been an amazing addition to our team and we want to wish her all the best this weekend as she prepares to write her Physiotherapy Certification exam!Here’s a quick message from Jen:
Hello! My name is Jen. Before going into physio I worked as a mental health and addictions case worker. This is where I discovered my passion for helping people to overcome their personal barriers to reach their goals. I still carry this experience with me and try to look at the whole person rather than just the injury. In my free time I love to bake and spend time with my dogs!#yegphysio #yegfitness #yeg #physio #yeglife #yegfit #edmontonphysio #physicaltherapy #yegpt #yegphysicaltherapy #stalbert #stalbertphysio #stalbertfitness #ualberta #ualbertastudents

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Oct 5

New Blog Alert • 📚The best of two worlds come together to discuss tendon pain: pain science education and load management.The blog is on our website and the link to that can be found in our bio 👆🏻 give it a read and learn how @raptors managed Fun Guys knee injury during their championship season.#tendon #yegphysio #yegfitness #yeg #physio #yeglife #yegfit #edmontonphysio #physicaltherapy #yegpt #yegphysicaltherapy #stalbert #stalbertphysio #stalbertfitness