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Do You Have Arthritis? Here Is What We Encourage You To Do

   Friday, August 5, 2022

   Lindsay Langlais

If you think you have arthritis, know that you do, AND especially if you’ve been told that there is nothing that can be done- you need to watch this video!   Not All Pain is Arthritis

Do you have a tear in your shoulder?

   Thursday, June 16, 2022

   Competitive Edge

We’ve got a bone to pick with the word “tear”. When it comes to shoulder injuries, it is SO misleading! Most people hear that they have a tear in their shoulder and they visualize a muscle that has been completely ripped in two. And that’s just not accurate!  

Shin Splints when Running or Walking

   Tuesday, May 3, 2022

   Competitive Edge

What are shin splints? There are so many things that can cause shin splints- but at the end of the day… it hurts in your shins. This is often something that is felt when we start walking or running, get a new pair of shoes, or just find ourselves standing on a hard surface for a long period of time.   What…

5 Ways To Prevent A Flare Up During This COVID Closure

   Wednesday, January 6, 2021

   Competitive Edge

Many of you may have heard the announcement yesterday mandating the closure of many businesses. We are sad to say it seems Competitive Edge does fall within one of the groups being mandated to close.  But before you panic… let me explain how we are going to get you through this closure. Our goal is to not only avoid…

Foot Pain or Foot Tightness Keeping You Down?

   Tuesday, April 14, 2020

   Competitive Edge

  Does the bottom of your foot ever sound or feel crunchy when touching it? Do you suffer from pain on the arch of your foot in the morning when getting out of bed? Is it hard to walk and does that sometimes cause heel pain?

Are you Frozen? Get out of the Physical and Mental Circle of Pain.

   Friday, April 10, 2020

   Competitive Edge

No, this is not another opportunity to complain about the weather or a Disney audition. We know that the world around us has changed drastically,…

What the heck is ATHLETIC therapy?

   Wednesday, December 11, 2019

   Competitive Edge

What kind of therapy?Athletic Therapy??? So you’ve probably heard that Competitive Edge has opened up a satellite location in Spectrum Therapeutics offering Athletic Therapy in South Calgary! “Great- sounds awesome- what do they do?” “They are Athletic Therapists”

Nagging Hip Pain? Here’s what you can do!

   Monday, September 30, 2019

   Competitive Edge

Do you have hip pain that just won’t seem to quit bothering you? Has it been going on for a while? Not to worry you are not alone! Being an avid Ringette player for 20+ years and a Dog Show Competitor I definitely have an idea of where you are coming from. Before I really got…

Hear what our clients are saying
about us

She suffered with Bunions for Years!

We helped her avoid surgery, get back to her activities and have more freedom in her footwear!

Multiple Injuries and Consistent Progress

Meet Peter! We have helped him with not one, not two… but three different injuries! He is back on his feet and is training to backpack across Scotland in the “the great outdoor challenge” with his two sons!!

Foot Pain Relief When Nothing Else Worked!

This is Lori! Check out her story about how we were able to resolve her foot pain when physio, orthotics and stretching didn’t work!

Try it- It’s better than anything I’ve tried

” I’m happier because I’m not in as much pain. You know by the team you leave, you’re going to feel way better. Try it! It’s better than anything I’ve tried. And I’ve tried everything”

They answer ALL of my questions

” I like that I can speak openly with the Athletic Therapist I work with.- She’s answering all of my questions so it makes me understand what is happening”

Don’t Think It’s For Athlete’s Only!

” … It’s the best kept secret. Don’t let the name Athletic Therapy fool you. It’s for everyone and it will help you!-  If you  haven’t done it, you need to do it. It’s life changing”

Worried about her ability to do her job!

This is Jennifer. She injured her shoulder doing an exercise class. Other therapies didn’t work and she began to worry about her ability to do her job!

When No One Understands Your Pain

Paula thought her pain was in her head because no one was able to explain or relieve it….. until someone recommended us!

Our Clients have some things to tell You

Here’s what our clients said when we asked them “What would you say to anyone suffering with an injury, ache or pain?”

Mom of 2 recovered from Shoulder and Foot Pain

“I had some chronic pain that got to a point where I said… I don’t want to live like this! I’m still young. I have 2 children.”

 

Where you feel the pain isn’t necessarily where it is!

“I would say give it a try. You don’t know unless you try and I was the same. It was a life/ game changer because it was so different. It is definitely worth your health and why wouldn’t you if it’s going to make you feel better”

Find The Root Cause To Fix Your Back Pain

Check out Amy’s story about how we were able to help her get her life back! She is once again hiking, boxing, and able to make it through work without back pain.

Back Pain, hip tightness, kidney stones

This is one of our amazing clients, Sherry. Check out her story about how we were able to resolve not only her hip tightness and back pain but to also help her avoid surgery for her kidney stones! Amazing client success story! Thanks Sherry!

Frozen Shoulder that moves again!

Check out Bens story about dislocating BOTH his shoulders, having surgery, getting frozen shoulder and how we were able to work WITH his physiotherapist in a team approach that got him back moving again!