Blogs

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…

One size does not fit all! Your back pain is unique!

   Sunday, September 15, 2019

   Competitive Edge

Tell me if this sounds familiar: You go in for an appointment for your back pain. You are given a diagnosis of having your pelvis out of alignment or a disc herniation or sciatica. You’re hooked up to a machine, ride a bike and do a few stretches before you are on your way…

Rehab after Shoulder Surgery: An Athletic Therapist’s Perspective

   Friday, August 23, 2019

   Competitive Edge

Shoulder injuries can be difficult to deal with; especially ones that require surgery. The shoulder joint is a very complex unit that highly relies on the muscles around it to provide stability. Because it is able to have so much movement, it therefore has relatively little stability. This doesn’t set us up for the best success but…

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!