by ml_physio | Dec 22, 2017 | Uncategorized
Have you ever wondered why many basketball and volleyball players wear thin colourful straps just below their knees? These braces are often used in cases of patellar tendinopathy, also known as “Jumper’s Knee,” to assist in alleviating symptoms. The tendon of the...
by ml_physio | Dec 14, 2017 | Sport
How do you identify a concussion? The most common signs and symptoms of concussion are: Headache feeling like in a fog emotional instability loss of consciousness amnesia, trouble balancing irritability slowed reaction times drowsiness This is not an exhaustive list,...
by ml_physio | Dec 9, 2017 | Uncategorized
When does it resolve? Most concussions resolve within 2 weeks to 1 month However in some instances symptoms persist. These persistent symptoms can linger for much longer and pose significant functional restrictions to regular day-to-day function at home, at school or...
by ml_physio | Nov 30, 2017 | Sport
What is concussion? Concussion is defined as a diffuse injury to the brain. It can occur from a direct blow to the head, neck, face OR impact to another part of the body, which causes transmission of impulsive force to the head.1 The definition of concussion is...
by ml_physio | Nov 22, 2017 | Uncategorized
Well it is that time of year again and some of us are dreading all that raking. The only fun part is that our toddlers love to jump into that massive pile of leaves and spread them all out again. Here are some tips from your local physiotherapists to prevent any...
by ml_physio | Sep 11, 2017 | Sport
by ml_physio | Apr 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
Breathing for Stress Relief Workshop May 9th, 2017 – 20:00 h Mardaloop Sport Physiotherapy 1517 – 34th Ave SW Calgary, AB Why is stress relief relevant for me and my health? What does breathing have to do with stress relief? What can I do in my daily life to...
by ml_physio | Apr 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
How to sit well – Ergonomic Workshop May 9th, 2017 – 19:00 h Mardaloop Sport Physiotherapy 1517 – 34th Ave SW Calgary, AB Why is a proper sitting posture important for me? How can I rearrange my working space from an ergonomic perspective? What...
by ml_physio | Jan 16, 2017 | Sport, Uncategorized
by ml_physio | Nov 17, 2016 | Uncategorized
Winter is upon us and that means shovelling snow! Snow shoveling is a high level aerobic activity that can cause many injuries in the old and young if not done properly. It is a repetitive activity that can cause muscle and joint strain and sprain in the shoulders and...
