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Recovery tips, injury prevention, and expert advice from the Action Sports Clinic team.
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TrainingHow to Train for Your First Marathon Without Getting Injured
Marathon training puts a lot of repetitive load through your body over a short period of time, and most injuries we see in new marathoners…
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General WellnessEating Well on the Go: Healthy Eating Tips for Summer Travel & Vacation
Summer travel and healthy eating don’t have to be in conflict. Whether you’re road-tripping through the Rockies or flying somewhere warm, a few simple habits…
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TreatmentCustom Knee Braces: Uses & Benefits – Custom Brace Experts in Calgary
Referred pain is the term used when pain is felt at a different location to the source that is sending the pain signal. There are many kinds of referred pain, and some are easier to explain than others.
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TreatmentUnderstanding Referred Pain
Referred pain is the term used when pain is felt at a different location to the source that is sending the pain signal. There are many kinds of referred pain, and some are easier to explain than others.
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Training3 Common Running Injuries: Runner’s Knee, Shin Splints and Achilles Tendonitis
As running is a repetitive impact activity, most running injuries develop slowly and can be challenging to treat. Here are three of the most common conditions faced by runners.
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TrainingChronic Ankle Instability: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
The primary causes of chronic ankle instability are ligament laxity, decreased muscle strength of the muscles surrounding the ankle and reduced proprioception.
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TreatmentThe Surprising Truth About Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis Sufferers of knee pain know that nothing can kill your optimism for a recovery faster than a diagnosis of Osteoarthritis (OA). Osteoarthritis is often…
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TreatmentHow to Exercise When You Have Pain: Tips From a Calgary Physio
Calgary Physio – One of the most challenging aspects of living with an injury or chronic pain is how it can quickly impact your exercise routine.If you have been working towards a fitness or weight goal, this can be extremely demoralizing.
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Training
4 Tips for Avoiding Injuries While Exercising
How To Avoid Injury While Exercising Being active is one the most important aspects of a healthy lifestyle and there are many different ways to get your heart rate up. No matter what your choice of activity is, there is…
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ACL SeriesACL Injury Prevention Exercises #1: Quad Contractions
Dr. Shawn Rennick on ACL Injury Prevention & Strengthening. This is the 1st video in our short series. Please watch them all!