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Rotator Cuff Myths

   Friday, February 10, 2023

   Competitive Edge

If you’ve experienced shoulder pain, you’ve probably heard the term “Rotator Cuff”. It’s also very likely that the majority of you that have shoulder pain have been told that the probem is your Rotator Cuff. Well, I’m here to rock the boat a little and tell you truth about Rotator Cuff injuries. I want to set the record straight so…

Injured her Shoulder working out and couldn’t do her Job!

   Friday, January 6, 2023

   Competitive Edge

I want to introduce you to a client of ours. She injured her shoulder doing a workout class and started to find that it was interfering with her ability to do her job! After trying many other approaches that just didn’t seem to work, we helped get her shoulder back to 100% and allow her to get back to those…

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!  

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…

Snap, crackle, pop: Shedding light on joint noises and arthritis

   Wednesday, July 24, 2019

   Competitive Edge

Everyone has experienced cracking sounds coming from one of their joints but should we be alarmed when it does happen? Many people tend to associate joint cracking with an injury such as arthritis for example but the research behind the anatomy and physiology of the human body demonstrates that there’s more to it.   According to research, the most common explanation…

Athletic Therapy Success Story: Shoulder Impingement and Forward Head Posture

   Tuesday, November 14, 2017

   Competitive Edge

Having a sore shoulder is something that we are all a little used to, whether you are sitting at an office or day or you’re a professional athlete. It is more prevalent today and it is something that I see a lot in the clinic. Some of the issues are symptomatic due to overuse of the muscles around the…

Athletic Therapy Success Story- Shoulder Pain and Poor Posture!

   Monday, January 16, 2017

   Competitive Edge

I am currently treating a patient who has been dealing with shoulder pain for the last 2 years, caused by a shoulder injury sustained by lifting a heavy object with improper form.  Because of this injury, she has not been able to work since. After a thorough assessment it was evident that the muscles surrounding and stabilizing her…

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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!