Physiotherapy Blog | Summit Physiotherapy St. Albert

Acupuncture Vs. Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS)

Acupuncture and Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) are beneficial therapies used by practitioners to treat a wide range of conditions. On the surface, the technique and applications of acupuncture and IMS have many similarities, so it is easy to understand why many people confuse them! As physiotherapists who are skilled in both …

How To Prevent A Skiing Injury For A Safe Ski Season

The temperature has dropped, the snow has found its new home on the lawn and all the mountains have begun spamming your inbox with delightful offers. It’s time to start getting ready for the ski and snowboard season again. Getting lost in the excitement of the first day gliding on white, fluffy, glorious, shimmery snow is no excuse for a week of sore muscles afterwards.

How To Safely Work Out At The Gym After The COVID-19 Lockdown

Gyms are reopening and fitness fans are cautious, but excited nonetheless! However, your workout routine at home may not have looked the same as your routine at the gym. Our physiotherapists are here to answer all your questions about returning to the gym safely — without injury.

Your Upcoming Treatment And The Coronavirus

Updated May 2021: We will continue to offer video conference appointments (TelePhysio) for those who prefer not to come into the clinic. Still not accepting walk-ins. Keeping our clinic at limited capacity In attempts to keep the congestion at a minimum in the clinic and especially within the waiting room, we are …

How To Prevent A Foot Or Ankle Injury From Running

Have you ever experienced pain in your ankle or foot with running? That pain may be caused by an injury. There are two main causes of injuries that runners should be aware of: Overuse Injuries Traumatic injuries What is an overuse injury? An overuse injury happens when repetitive activity stresses tissues …

Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy St. Albert

We all need to be thinking about our pelvic floors. That statement might raise a couple of questions: What exactly is a pelvic floor? Why would I need to think about it? When most of us think of pelvic health and associated issues like incontinence, we consider them inevitable and …

How to Identify Tendonitis, Bursitis, Sprains & Tears

Tendonitis (also spelled tendinitis) is inflammation of a tendon. A tendon acts as the cable that attaches the muscle to the bone. If the tendon gets overly stressed and strained, it may get irritated and inflamed. We often hear of tendonitis involving the knees, elbows, wrists, shoulders, or heels such …

Swimming for Injury Recovery

Exercising in water can help people recover from a variety of injuries.

Swimming isn’t just a way to cool off in the summer heat: time in the pool can also relieve pain and improve recovery from a wide range of injuries, including knee and back pain and can help even after you’ve had surgery.

Research shows that swimming and aquatic exercise can help people with injuries rebuild strength, increase range of motion, improve cardiovascular fitness, and more. Here’s what you need to know before you dive in.

Wake Up Without Pain: How To Get Rid Of Neck Pain After a Bad Night’s Sleep

Updated: April 2023

As you reach over to turn off your alarm clock, you feel it immediately: sharp pain shooting down your neck. It’s a common ailment that most of us experience, but the discomfort can make it difficult to get through the day. It can make it difficult to turn your head, sit or stand for long periods of time, and even impact your ability to concentrate. Additionally, neck pain can lead to headaches, shoulder pain, and other related issues.

Fortunately, there are several ways to alleviate neck pain and prevent it from occurring in the first place — including investing in a good pillow and ergonomic chair, doing stretches and when needed, a trip to the physiotherapist!

Can Physiotherapy Be An Alternative To Pain Medication?

Updated: December 6, 2022

Clients often complain of neck and low back pain, as well as other musculoskeletal disorders — like carpal tunnel syndrome and osteoarthritis — which can involve the muscles, ligaments, nerves, or tendons of the body.

Many of them don’t think twice when reaching for pain medication, but these pills are not a cure-all. Although pain-relieving pharmaceutical treatments provide some short-term relief, they don’t address the underlying causes of pain, and many come with health risks.