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639 5 Avenue Southwest Suite 130
Calgary, Alberta T2P 0M9

(403) 263-2225

Open Hours

Sunday          Closed
Monday         9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday         9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday   9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday       9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday             9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday       Closed

Treatment For Motor Vehicle Accidents

Whiplash is the most common or well known motor vehicle accident related injury. Serious neck muscle and ligament damage can occur in a motor vehicle accident due to the force and sudden movement of the head and neck.

Whiplash injuries can vary greatly from person to person depending on the accident and the health and fitness of the person involved.

Chiropractic treatment for motor vehicle accidents in Alberta is covered by your auto insurance provider for a minimum of 10 visits for minor injuries under the Alberta Diagnostic Treatment Protocols Regulation.

Motor Vehicle Accidents
Action Sports Clinic can bill your insurance company directly, in most cases, for motor vehicle accidents treatment. Make sure you tell us when making your appointment that you were involved in a car accident so we can fill out the forms to have your motor vehicle accidents treatment costs covered.

 

How do I receive motor vehicle accidents treatment?

 

Within 10 days of the collision:

  1. File an injury accident report with the police.
  2. Seek treatment from a primary health care provider (PHCP): chiropractor, physical therapist or physician. If your injury is considered minor (i.e. sprain, strain or minor whiplash injury), you do not need authorization from your insurer. You may begin treatment immediately and your insurance company will be billed directly.
  3. File the appropriate forms with your insurer. Forms are available from your chiropractor, insurer or insurance broker.
  4. If you have any questions, please contact your auto insurance company and ask about your MVA health care coverage under Section B.

Our Philosophy

Action Sports Clinic has a multidisciplinary team of physiotherapy, chiropractic, and massage therapy professionals serving the active community of downtown Calgary.  As a team, we strive for excellence in evidence-based and personalized care for musculoskeletal injuries and conditions.  Combining the unique strengths of each professional discipline, this integral approach to care enables each patient to draw from the expertise of team members.  This eliminates the traditional barriers of communication between busy practitioners, thereby ensuring collaboration and effectiveness of treatment programs.
We are athletes ourselves…and we understand the needs of sports minded clients. We believe that participation in physical activity is an important part of health and vitality. The pursuit of dreams, setting goals, and the drive for personal achievement are all values we believe in and aspire.

We Are One of the Top Teams of Physical Therapists in Calgary.

Very knowledgeable and they un-buggered my neck so total result !!!

James Eckersley - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I saw Carlie after my back seized up from waist to shoulder blades. After one treatment, she had me pain free. Now seeing her for elbow and hip issues. She takes great care in determining what is causing the issue and explains what is happening under the skin and what corrective measures need to be taken.

Steven Harding - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Highly recommend Action Sports Clinic for exceptional care. The team provides top-notch and personalized treatment in modern facilities. In particular, Carlie is amazing, she is super friendly, attentive and goes the extra mile to ensure that her patients receive the best care.

Juan Acevedo - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ive been going to Action Sports Clinic with Carlie and she and the rest of the team has been great, I definitely recommend coming here.

Adrian G. - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Great clinic! Friendly staffs and booking an appointment was an ease. Carlie did a great job healing my foot injury and neck problem!

KVN - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Dr. Rennick is experienced and knowledgeable. His technique is superb and fixing my hip issue from the first treatment. He listens closely what’s my issues are to understand what’s really going on which I think helped a lot to provide me the right treatment.

Happy CanadianMama - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Great clinic, knowledgeable professionals, overall really good experience!

Dana Walker - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Shawn and Alex have helped me through numerous injuries and imbalances I had. As a multi sport athlete Action Sports Clinic has done alot for me

Trent Stephen - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Frequently Asked Questions

What Brands does Action Sports Clinic Carry?
We carry brands from the worlds top manufacturers including Donjoy, Össur, CTi, Bauerfeind, Thuasne and more.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes! We take pride in personal service and being very accomodating. Please click any of our Appointment Buttons and submit your information, we will be in touch to confirm your date and time.
What are the office hours?
We are open Monday – Friday from 7:00 am until 5:00 pm.
What services do you offer?
We specialize in the practice of Sports Medicine and provide services related to Sports Therapy, Chiropractic Care, Physical Therapy, Massage, as well as off the shelf and custom Bracing & Orthotics. To learn more please visit our “Services” section of the website.
Do I need a referral from my physician?
No, a referral is not required to schedule an appointment.
Do you provide custom brace solutions?
Yes, Dr. Rennick is qualified by the world’s top orthoepedic brands to develop custom bracing solutions for many conditions.

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While they are common, this doesn’t lessen their negative impacts. Surprisingly, having poor balance might be increasing your risk of ankle sprains.

Here we discuss a few facts about balance and what you can do to reduce your risk of ankle injuries.

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Our ankles have to support our entire body weight when standing on one foot. To provide us with agility as well as stability, our ankles have the ability to move from side to side as well as back and forwards.

There is a complicated process constantly operating to keep your foot in the correct
position while supporting all this weight, particularly with quick changes of direction, activities done on tiptoes, jumping and landing.

If the ankle rolls excessively inwards or outwards, the ligaments on the outside of the ankle can be damaged and torn.

Balance is an important part of keeping the ankle in the correct alignment and not twisting too far to either side during challenging activities.

A study of high school basketball players by Timothy McGuine et al. in 2010 showed that students with poor balance were up to seven times more likely to sprain their ankle than students with good balance.

Other studies have shown that balance training is an effective way of preventing falls in elderly populations.

Balance can vary from one leg to the other.

Most of us tend to favour one side of our body for all activities. This is more obvious in the upper body, with most of us identifying as either left or right handed.

The same is also true for our lower body, with each of us favouring one leg over the other for balance activities. This can mean that one leg has better balance and strength than the other, leaving the other leg more vulnerable to injury.

Reduced balance can mean your body has to work harder to perform activities, with muscles activating in a less coordinated way.

Improving your balance can also improve your body’s efficiency of movement, which can, in turn, improve your overall performance without actually improving your muscle strength.

Balance can be trained rapidly.

Balance is one of the most overlooked  dimensions of physical health however, the good news is that it can be improved relatively quickly. Do a quick check to see if you can stand on each leg for two minutes with your eyes closed.

If this is difficult you might find that improving your balance is a great next step in your training program.

Your physiotherapist is able to identify any deficits in your balance and is able to develop a training program for you to improve your balance.

Come and see us for an appointment to see how we can help.

None of the information in this article is a replacement for proper medical advice. Always see a medical professional for advice on your individual injury.

 

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Here are a few common everyday activities that might be making your neck pain worse.

 

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1. Your sleeping position

It’s easy to underestimate the impact your sleeping position has however, spending hours in one position will undoubtedly have an effect on your body.

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Similarly, sleeping on your stomach often means your thoracic spine is locked into extension and your neck is fully rotated. In simpler terms, this means your joints are under more stress than necessary.

Ideal sleeping posture allows your spine to maintain it’s natural curves.

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Many of us make sure our work stations are ergonomically set up to reduce stress and strain throughout the day. Few of us take the same consideration when it comes to driving. In fact, the set up of your car can be just as important as your work-desk, particularly if you are driving more than 30 minutes everyday.

The correct setup in your car can mean you use less effort to drive and turn your head less often to check traffic. Ensuring that your steering wheel, seat and mirrors are set up correctly could make a difference to your posture and even perhaps reduce neck pain and headaches.

If you find that driving is still affecting your pain after making these changes, try catching public transport or riding a bike on alternative days.

3. Your downtime

Many of us unwind by watching TV or our laptops at the end of the day. Your position during this time can be something you give little thought to however, looking up to view a screen mounted on a wall or looking down at a small screen or laptop can put pressure on the upper structures of the neck.

Take a few minutes to consider what posture you’re sitting in before settling down to binge watch a series and see if you can either lower the height of your screen or raise it slightly so your neck can be in a more neutral position.

4. Your exercise routine

Any activity that requires sustained positions or repetitive neck movements can contribute to neck pain.

Cyclists can be stuck in neck extension while looking ahead and breast stroke swimmers can also have excess neck extension. Freestyle swimmers with reduced thoracic or neck rotation can have difficulty achieving rotation when breathing which can cause pain and discomfort over time.

Your physiotherapist is able to identify any daily habits or activities that might be contributing to your neck pain. Come and see us for a Physiotherapy Calgary appointment to see how we can help.

None of the information in this article is a replacement for proper medical advice.
Always see a medical professional for advice on your individual injury.

 

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Open Hours

Sunday          Closed
Monday         7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday         7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday   7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday       7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday            7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday       Closed
 

639 5 Avenue Southwest Suite 130
Calgary, Alberta T2P 0M9