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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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