Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. For many people, playing sports is a fun way to burn extra calories, socialize, and get fit. Unfortunately, this also means the occasional sports injury or a flare up of an old injury or condition.
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HOW TO AVOID SURGERY AFTER A SPORTS INJURY
Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. For many people, playing sports is a fun way to burn extra calories, socialize, and get fit. Unfortunately, this also means the occasional sports injury or a flare up of an old injury or condition. You don’t have to be a professional or even an amateur athlete to suffer a sports injury. In fact, many times, those most susceptible to sports injuries are people who have just started exercising or participate on a recreational level. Sports injuries in this article will be defined as injuries to the musculoskeletal system, includingmuscles, bones and tissues such as cartilage. The most common sports injuries include: SPRAINS: A sprain occurs when the connective tissue that joins the end of the bone with another is stretched or torn. Those connective tissues are known as ligaments. Sprains are caused by trauma such as a fall or blow to the body that knocks a joint out of position. Ankles, knees and wrists aremost vulnerable to sprains. However, back, neck and shoulder sprains are very common too. STRAINS: A strain occurs when a muscle or tendon is pulled, torn or twisted. Strains are non-contact injuries, such as those that occur from overstretching. A common example of a strain is a muscle spasm. A back or neck strain is a very common injury treated in physiotherapy. KNEE INJURIES: The knee is the most commonly injured joint. Orthopedic surgeons seemore than 5.5million people annually for knee injuries, which can include runner’s knee (pain or tenderness close to the knee cap at the front side of the knee), tendonitis and iliotibial band
syndrome (pain on the outer side of the knee). Severe knee injuries often include bone bruises or damage to the cartilage or ligaments. SHIN SPLINTS: Shin splints occur when there is a pain along the large bone in the front of the lower leg, known as the tibia or shin bone. Shin splints most commonly occur in runners, especially those who are just starting a running program. This is usually due to poor alignment of the body, or weakness in the leg muscles. The team at Stride Sports & Physiotherapy can treat many orthopedic and repetitive motion injuries without the need for invasive surgeries or medications. In fact, most doctors have their patients try physiotherapy first before recommending any other procedures. The licensed physiotherapists and physiotherapist assistants at Stride Sports & Physiotherapy can customize a program that addresses the weakness of your particular musculoskeletal system, allowing you to recover quickly and remain active. Even if you have an old injury, it is important to have it evaluated by our physiotherapists to prevent long- termdamage like arthritis. If you have sports or orthopedic injuries like tendonitis, arthritis, a stress fracture or low back pain, our therapists can design a treatment plan to promote improved function, wellness and minimize the risk of re-injury. Call our clinics at Jagare Ridge: (780) 288- 4842 and Brintnell: (780) 757-0206 or visit us at stridesportsphysio.ca to book your appointment.
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There is nothingmore exciting than taking on a new challenge, sport or activity. Formost of us, the thrill of accomplishing a physical goal is what we live for. However, are you prepared for it? The term “weekend warrior” means a person who doesn’t really train for what they are doing; they just go out and do it on the weekend. How Do Most Injuries Occur? Most sports injuries occur from ill-prepared individuals who just jump into the activity without first increasing their strength, endurance and flexibility. Your muscles, tendons, ligaments and other tissues need to be warmed up to work properly. They take enormous strain during running and sports activities. Therefore, if they are not in top condition, they are more prone to injury. Injuries Increase As You Age… If you think back towhen youwere in your late teens, youcouldgo intoa full sprint noproblem, take a flying leap and do a whole lot without the slightest thought about it. As you get older, your tissues become less elastic and in fact a little “drier.” When your muscle, tendon and ligament tissues have enoughwater, they are supple and stretchy, allowing you to do a lot of
activities. Keep yourself hydrated and stretch often to maintain elasticity in your muscles. Before and After Knowing the right exercises to prepare for fitness activities is key. Our physiotherapy experts have years of experience rehabilitating people after injuries and returning thempain- free to the activities they enjoy. What some peoplemight not know is that physiotherapists put specific exercise plans together based on your needs to prevent injury. If you do start to experience pain with activities, Stride Sports &Physiotherapy can get you back to enjoying your activities pain-free. Call today to learn more about how our programs can help you feel great! Preparing Your Body… It is important to do sports activities, fitness and a host of other physical activities to keep you healthy and happy. With a little bit of preparation, you can easily do these activities and decrease your risk for injury. • Do stretch often • Do strength training
• Do coordination training • Do endurance training
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Manual therapy is just one tool in a physiotherapist’s kit that allows them to mobilize stiff joints and soft tissue. This specialized form of treatment helps in reducing swelling, decreasing restriction,mobilizing
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joints, and increasing your range of motion. What Is Considered Manual Therapy?
• SoftTissueMassage - Our physiotherapists usemassage treatments as away tomanipulate the soft tissues, working to break up scar tissue and adhesions caused by inflammation or injury. This is done through deep pressure and rhythmic stretching, allowing them to find and mobilize areas of your body that areheavily restricted. These techniques also help to improve blood flow and circulation. • Mobilization - When you experience severe pain after sustaining an injury, it is usually the result of a restricted joint. Our physiotherapists are specially trained to mobilize restricted joints by applying pressure at a low velocity, allowing for an increase in your range of motion and mobility. • Manual Traction - Gentle force is applied to a certain area of the body, in order to gently stretch the soft tissues and restore normal, natural movement. Contact us (Jagare Ridge: 780-288-4842, Brintnell 780- 757-0206) or visit stridesportsphysio.ca to learn more about Manual Therapy and how it can help you.
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Rachel Mason, RMT Massage Therapist: Brintnell
Rebecca Beller, R.Ac Acupuncturist: Jagare Ridge
Rachel graduated from MacEwan University’s 2200hr Massage Therapy program in June 2019. She specializes in Sports Massage and completed
Rebecca received a Diploma of Acupuncture with Distinction in June 2018. Since October, she has been working at a clinic in Wetaskiwin
a 1000hr Sports Massage certificate through the Canadian Sports Massage Therapy Association. Rachel has worked with varsity athletes for three years and hopes to continue working with elite/professional athletes. She is completing an online bachelor’s degree in health sciences from Thompson River University. Rachel dances with Edmonton Community Dance in jazz, contemporary, ballet, & pointe. Her interests include knitting, music, kayaking, dogs, and going to the gym.
expanding her skills and patient care. Rebecca’s focus is on treating the body holistically and getting to the root of the problem. Stress has such an impact on our bodies, therefore she likes to focus on both the emotional and the physical aspects of each patient. She is skilled in needling, cupping, Gua Sha, and electro-acupuncture. Rebecca loves getting to know her patients and helping them become the healthiest version of themselves- balanced and restored!
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