SOLO ATHLETE BREATHES LIFE INTO CANADIAN DEATH RACE | Advantage Sport Medicine Physiotherapy

HUGE congrats to Dennene Huntley who fought through 125km of mountain terrain, pouring rain, and temperatures as low as 2 degrees to complete her 4th Solo Canadian Death Race…She’s one killer athlete!!!!

Your dedication and commitment to ultra running is an inspiration! It’s a pleasure to be part of your team!

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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/

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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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 👊🏻

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Dec 1

Low Back Pain Toolkit 🛠

http://advantagesportmed.ca/blog/

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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 @mattthephysioyeg

Repost: @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

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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.

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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 👊🏻

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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 👊🏻

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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.

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