Whether you’re a professional athlete, a weekend warrior, or simply someone who enjoys staying active, sport physiotherapy can be a game-changer in optimizing your performance and preventing injuries. In this blog post, we will explore how sport physiotherapy benefits athletes, highlighting its unique approach and...
Growing pains – which don’t actually have anything to do with a child’s growth – affect an estimated 20-40% of children between 3-12 years old. Most commonly, these pains occur in the shins, calves, thighs and/or behind the knees. Your child is more likely to...
At Acceleration Physiotherapy, we charge: $120 for private physio/acupuncture/dry needling assessments $90 for private treatments Wait, doesn’t the government (Alberta Health Services) cover the cost of physio? Not necessarily. Over the past several years, funding for physiotherapy has been slowly scaled back. As of March...
An estimated 11 million Canadians experience musculoskeletal conditions each year. That’s almost 30% of the population! If you’re one of the 11 million, you may wonder what you can do about it. So let’s chat about what physiotherapy is, what it isn’t, and whether or...
Myofascial release (MFR) is a technique used by trained physiotherapists and massage therapists to treat pain originating in the myofascial tissue. Broken down, myo means muscle, while fascia is defined as a “thin casing of connective tissue that surrounds and holds every organ, blood vessel,...
If you’re anything like me, you’ve found yourself reading (or scrolling on the phone) more than usual during the recent frigid pandemic months. And if that’s the case, you may also find yourself suffering from headaches, neck, jaw, and/or back pain. Why is this? Sadly,...
If you’re suffering from jaw pain and stiffness, particularly when chewing, swallowing, and talking, you may be experiencing some of the most common symptoms of TMD. TMD, which is also known as Temporomandibular Joint Disorder or TMJ Disorder, affects at least 25% of the population...
Discomfort is expected during pregnancy, but many women are surprised to discover that not all the pregnancy pain disappears after giving birth. What’s more, in some cases, entirely new aches and pains emerge for moms once the baby comes along. If you find that cradling...