In the realm of athleticism, the image that typically comes to mind involves sweat-drenched uniforms, the pounding of feet on tracks, or the adrenaline-fueled clash of competitors on a field. Yet, there exists another breed of athlete, one whose arena is a concert hall, their equipment a musical instrument, and whose performance requires an intricate harmony of physical and mental…
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Prepare to conquer the trails with our hiking warm-up video, designed to optimize your performance, decrease injury risk and enhance your hiking experience. This dynamic warm-up routine with Josh Toohill will get your body primed and ready for adventure. In addition to a dynamic warm-up, here are some other factors to consider incorporating as you…
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Injuries happen. If you got injured or have some aches and pains not improving by the above recovery strategies, we’d love to help. Book a FREE discovery call to see how we can support your recovery and get you back to what you love! The Athlete Centre is a proud partner of Power to Summit…
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In this video, our amazing physiotherapist Leo Falzon talks about using Inline Dynamometry in clinical practice. You can expect to: Interested in learning more on how Inline Dynamometry can help you or your clients? Book a complimentary consultation with Leo here Learn more about The Athlete Centre approach to Physiotherapy here
Almost everyone has had a headache at some point in their life, and likely also while at work. Most of the time they are temporary and can be resolved by drinking some water (dehydration), having a snack (low blood sugar), taking a break from the computer (movement) or taking an over-the-counter medication like ibuprofen or…
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Dr. Benjamin Stebbins, Chiropractor You’re nervously walking into your first visit to a chiropractic office with stories from your friend who referred you to the doctor who “cracks your bones” ominously swirling around in your head. “Yeah, the ones in your back, your neck and even in your arms and legs”, but “don’t worry” they…
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When you hear the word laser you might think of a laser pointer, a barcode scanner, or laser eye surgery. My mind tends to think of James Bond villains and sharks with laser beams attached to their heads a la Dr. Evil and Austin Powers. And while these are all good examples, I want to…
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Is It Safe to Exercise with Osteoarthritis? A Physiotherapist’s Perspective Throughout my career as a physiotherapist, some of the most remarkable client transformations I have had the privilege to witness have been in people with osteoarthritis (OA). Why? Well, many folks with OA enter the clinic burdened by severe pain, declining mobility, and worst of…
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By Rachelle Little, Certified Athletic Therapist When I started kettlebell training two years ago, I thought, “Great, I’m excited to learn another way to move my body.” What I didn’t know was that it was going to make me better at doing all the things I was already doing! Kettlebell training can seem a bit…
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In this article, I explore the potential of yoga as a holistic approach to managing pain and treating injury for individuals seeking relief. As an Athletic Therapist I am passionate about incorporating therapeutic yoga techniques into sessions to help clients meet their goals. Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain, recovering from an injury, or simply…
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By Stephen Woollard, Certified Athletic Therapist You have likely heard of an athlete sustaining an ACL injury in the news. Maybe an athlete sustained one and the report is that they are out for the season, or maybe even a career ending injury. But what is the ACL, how do they get injured, and what…
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