Sports Rehabilitation
Sports Rehabilitation Sports rehabilitation is a multi-faceted approach to the evaluation, treatment, and prevention of injuries in order to achieve an optimal level of sports specific, occupational, and functional fitness, regardless of ability and age. Also, sports therapists often prescribe exercises for reconditioning and strength. This article covers the fundamental principles of sports rehabilitation. In […]
Shockwave Therapy Treatment
Shockwave Therapy Treatment One of the safest and most effective ways to correct persistent tendon or joint pain is shockwave therapy. Since the 1980s, shockwave therapy has been medically used to break down kidney stones. However, they found that it was effective in treating different muscle injuries. It is a non-invasive procedure that is a […]
Sports Physio Edmonton
Sports Physio Edmonton Sports physiotherapy is vital to relieving pain, maintaining physical function, restoring movement, and preventing further injury. Physiotherapy is essential to successful recovery, whether you have a chronic illness, work-related injury, automobile accident, sports-related injury, or musculoskeletal disorder. At Performance Chiropractic + Physiotherapy, we take the extra time with sport-specific problems and injuries […]
Active Release Technique
Active Release Technique Whether you suffer an injury from sports or from working at your desk all day, it may be tempting to ignore the pain in hopes that it will go away on its own. You learned to live with slight discomfort and to adjust your activities so your movement does not hurt. But […]
Massage vs Chiropractor
Massage vs Chiropractor Massage and chiropractic care and are often confused as being very similar or the same. While they may have some similarities, the treatments are very different. Both are effective in preventing certain conditions and enhancing the healing process while relieving pain. Understanding the differences between massage and chiropractor can help any individual […]
Edmonton Physiotherapy
Edmonton Physiotherapy Physiotherapy is a vital part of treatment for many people with arthritis. It is led by physiotherapists who are part of a team of healthcare practitioners who will help you resume or maintain an independent and active life. They are experts in evaluating movement and can show you how to protect your joints. […]
Lower Back Pain Chiropractor or Massage
Lower Back Pain Chiropractor or Massage Back pain is one of the most common reasons people choose to visit a lower back chiropractor or massage therapist. Pain relievers and muscle relaxants just will not reduce it in the long run, and you know they are only masking the problem by reducing the pain. The long-term […]
Active Release Therapy
Active Release Therapy Active release therapy is a soft tissue technique that mainly focuses on easing tissue tension by eliminating adhesions/fibrosis that can develop in tissues because of congestion due to repeated use. These conditions can cause muscle weakness, numbness, pain, tingling, and a burning sensation. Active release therapy has been proven to be both […]
Massage Therapist or Chiropractor
Massage Therapist or Chiropractor There is a wide range of therapies and health professions that can help prevent and treat back pain. Two commonly sought after healthcare practitioners are a massage therapist or chiropractor. To help you choose between a massage therapist or chiropractor, we would help you understand a little more about each therapy […]