Collegiate Sports Medicine

With everything going on in the world right now, we need to remember to not only be kind to others, but to be kind to ourselves. It’s very easy to compare ourselves to others, and point out how much more everyone else is doing. This can be anything from where others are in their career, in their personal lives, or with their exercise regimes. Exercise can be a very daunting subject for many clients. Many people mistakenly believe that if they don’t get a full hour of strength... and cardio in, they haven’t properly worked out, and if you don’t have time to do a full workout, then what’s the point? The point is that it’s not about some ideal perfect workout, sometimes it’s about the little choices throughout the day. Start small, make the right choices, and start forming those habits. But most of all, whatever choice you make; be kind to yourself. Just remember, something is better than nothing. And sometimes a bubble bath is just as good for your mental health as a walk is. Take care of yourselves

Waiting for the weekend like.... Rob Manca is waiting for his first client of the day Brynna Maloughney is waiting for the coffee to kick in and Matthew Boyd Physio is waiting for his lunch break so he can check in on Socks with his Furbo Dog Camera

Love getting therapeutic laser treatments at the clinic and wish you could get it more often? Here's the product for you! These high quality infrared therapeutic clinic lasers are perfect for continuing care at home! The therapeutic laser is extremely safe and can increase healing time of injuries! Questions about whether or not this could help you? Please send us a message or give us a call if you have more questions!... #therapywithresults #wecare #teamcollegiate #therapeuticlaser

Gym closed? No problem. Just because stupid COVID closed all the gyms doesn't mean runners get to skip their strength training! Strength training is one of the best things a runner can do to improve running economy and avoid injuries. However, all real runners hate strength training. Gym closures are just the excuse we need to get out of it! However, if we skip an entire season of strength training, the following season will probably be ruined by injury. If we actually get t...o race in 2021, we don't want to miss half our training with runners knee or Achilles tendonitis! Get yourself a bag of sand or concrete from your local home improvement store. Make it heavy, this one is 25kg. I got it from Home Depot for about $10. That is far cheaper than a 25kg kettlebell, which could set you back over $100. You will also need a strong backpack big enough to fit it in. Think camping backpack. This will definitely cost you more than $10 so I'm hoping you already have something like that. You may also want to acquire a beautiful dog like Socks to help lick the sweat off your head. Now, how many reps and sets you do will depend on how strong you are, and how big a sand-bag you bought. So for this program, we are just going to failure each set. For each of the exercises, I could manage about 15 reps. Except for the push-up, I only squeezed out 5 of those. I only did one circuit today, as I'm pretty knackered after a long cross country ski yesterday. You could go 2-3 circuits. If you go to fatigue each time, that would be an excellend strength training session! #strengthtraining #strengthandconditioning #homeworkout #triathlon #swimbikerun #swimbikerunrepeat #triathlontraining #triathlons #triathlete #triathlonlife #triathlonlifestyle #triathlonmotivation #ironmantri #ironmantriathlon #ironmantriathlete #ironmantriathlontraining #ironmantritraining #ironmantraining #ironmancalgary #calgaryhalfironman #calgary703 #triathlonlife #triathlontraining #triathlonlifestyle #runner #running #runnersofinstagram #run #runninginjury #runningmotivation

How is it already one week until Christmas Eve?! With the holidays coming up we wanted to share our updated hours for Christmas and New Year's. Happy Holidays Everyone!... #therapywithresults #wecare #happyholidays

What is the Pelvic Floor? Without going into great detail, these are the jobs of the pelvic floor. EVERYONE has a pelvic floor. EVERYONE! The Pelvic Floor: Its a group or sling of muscles that work silently inside your body to accomplish a few different tasks. 1) Support your internal and reproductive organs against the force of gravity and intra-abdominal (internal) ... pressure 2) Sphincteric: Controls the openings of the vagina, urethra (bladder), and rectum. The sphincters are the gatekeepers of urinary and fecal continence 3) Sexual: Provides tone for the vagina and rectal canals. A properly working pelvic floor helps with blood flow and orgasms 4) Stability: Helps the Sacroiliac, pubic symphysis sacrococcygeal, lumbopelvic and hip joints do their job as the floor. Stability in the pelvis helps offload the spine 5) Sump-Pump: helps blood flow and lymphatic system flow from either end of the body Click or Call to Book Today with @enadon_physioplus !! https://csm.janeapp.com//collegiate-red-deer-5121-47/book #therapywithresults #wecare #Physiotherapy #pelvictherapy #purplethursday

Happy Monday Everyone! We hope you are having a great start to your week! Our Physiotherapist and Chiropractor colleagues from Collegiate Sports Medicine: Red Deer Campus have joined us again and will be treating out of our location for the next four weeks. This means that our hours of operation have extended slightly as a result. Your specific Practitioner's available appointment times will not change but our phones & sports med shop will be available longer. If you have... any further questions please give us a call or send us a direct message - we are always happy to help We are so excited to have our Campus Team around for the Holiday season!! This means our Ugly Christmas Sweater Staff Photo just got significantly more epic #therapywithresults #wecare

Is a High-Fat Low-Carb diet a good idea for an endurance athlete? What about vegan, keto or paleo? Are gels and sports drinks a good idea for runners who are trying to lose weight? Registered Dietician and Sports Nutrition expert, Harrison Blizzard, joins me on the show to answer my many, many nutrition-related questions.... Harrison consults out of RD Nutrition, here in Red Deer, Alberta: Facebook: RD Nutrition Inc. @rdnutritioninc Instagram: @rd.nutrition.inc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv8qy1VnId3LOkHXY5LsBhw Online: https://www.rdnutrition.ca/harrison #diet #endurancediet #endurancedietitian #endurancenutrition #endurancenutritionrd #dietician #dietitiansofinstagram #paleo #paleodiet #vegan #vegandiet #plantbased #plantbaseddiet #keto #ketodiet #ketolifestyle #paleolifestyle #veganlife #triathlondiet #runningdiet #runningdietitian #swimmingdiet #swimmingdietitian #nutrition #nutritioncoach #nutritionist

We have a special Anniversary today! Lanna Richmond has been with the Collegiate Team for 11 years now! We have seen her take many advanced courses and continue to push herself to grow and learn beyond our imagination! She is a Registered Massage Therapist and is generally thought of as the "tough one" of our bunch as she can use quite deep pressure if you need it. Lanna has recently joined forces with her sister Linda and they opened an Art Business to help give people ...a local avenue to learn various art mediums, anything from drawing to painting and beyond. If you need to get into see Lanna, you may also find her there, as she is practicing massage at that location as well! Get Your ART On - Red Deer Thank you for 11 Years of Service Lanna!

Happy Wednesday Everyone! With everything going on in the world right now, we need to remember to not only be kind to others, but to be kind to ourselves. It’...s very easy to compare ourselves to others, and point out how much more everyone else is doing. This can be anything from where others are in their career, in their personal lives, or with their exercise regimes. Exercise can be a very daunting subject for many clients. Many people mistakenly believe that if they don’t get a full hour of strength and cardio in, they haven’t properly worked out, and if you don’t have time to do a full workout, then what’s the point? The point is that it’s not about some ideal perfect workout, sometimes it’s about the little choices throughout the day. Start small, make the right choices, and start forming those habits. But most of all, whatever choice you make; be kind to yourself. Just remember, something is better than nothing. And sometimes a bubble bath is just as good for your mental health as a walk is. Take care of yourselves

No matter what you love to do... We are here for you! #worklifeplay #hunting #fishing #trapping #camping #winterstuff #therapywithresults

Dr. Jordan Briault has openings this week!! Call us or book online

Happy 2nd Anniversary to one of our amazing front end staff members, Jessica! When Jessica isn't taking care of MVA's like a Rockstar, you can find her baking, snuggling animals, or being an incredible mom to her 3 kids. Thank you for all you do, Jessica, the Collegiate Team is lucky to have you around! Happy Anniversary!

DID YOU KNOW Its not uncommon to have an injury while doing yard work. Some key take aways from our therapy team blog on ways to navigate your seasonal yard work duties. https://collegiatesportsmedicine.ca/common-autumn-injuries/ #fall #physiotherapy #physioreddeer #yardwork #therapywithresults #movebetter #GetTheHelpYouNeed #tenniselbow #knee #autumn

Happy 1 Year Anniversary SHOUT OUT to Physiotherapist Candace Elliott Candace is an essential part of our Concussion Management team, supports clients in their Vestibular and Motor Vehicle Rehabilitation and is our main clinic acupuncture therapist. Dont let her quiet demeanor fool you, she is quick whited, entertaining and an adventurous soul that we are fortunate to have on our team.... When she is not in the clinic you will finding her lapping up the waves at our Recreation centre pools, kicking up some sweat in a fitness class or exploring the benefits of yoga in yoga classes around Red Deer. Make sure when you are in the clinic to wish her a BIG virtual HI 5 and a Happy Anniversary #teamcollegiate #physiotherapy #phsyioreddeer #therapywithresults #anniversary #letscelebrate #wecare #vestibular #mva #concussion #wecare

Its back to SCHOOL which means kids are moving more, on their feet and back to many activities Our Sports Med Shop carries Insoles just for KIDS. Same support provided to adults but designed just for YOUTH. Just ask our Sports Med Shop Manager @ca00ar about :... Great fit added cushion and support Built-In arch support Built for comfort In shop viewing or Curbside pick up...just our shop Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm for inquiries #SportMedShop #shoplocal #supportlocal #orthotics #feet #backtoschool #backinthegame See more

Its SMILE Cookie week Support your local charity, eat a cookie and have some FUN. Share your COOKIE Selfie on our Facebook page to show your support #SmileCookie #teamcollegiate #TimHortons #supportlocal #donate #wecare

Challenge yourself.... #monday #motivate #teamcollegiate #wecare #wegotyacovered

Did you know we have a secondary clinic in Red Deer? Located inside the G.W. Harris Canada Winter Games Centre they offer several unique services. Be sure to saunter over to their Facebook page and check out some of the educational material the team has been sharing. #therapywithresults #Physiotherapy #physioreddeer #wecare #kickpaintothecurb #askanexpert #getbackinthegameoflife #ahtletictherapy #massagetherapy #pelvichealth #running

Our Three Clinics Quarterly Town Hall Meeting tonight... 11 of us met in person at Main, The Campus Crew at Campus and the Olds Crew at Olds... the ones that couldnt be there were on Skype... NEW TIMES call for NEW Processes. . We are thrilled to be coming through this COVID-19 crisis in Full Stride and Stronger than ever. #WeAreHereForYou #therapywithresults #teamcollegiate #meetings #teamwork #wecare #planningmeanscaring

HAVE YOU BEEN INJURED IN AN Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) You Can Book Immediately You can have direct access to care as soon as you need it. Section B of the Motor Vehicle Act states that your care should not be withheld. Without permission from your insurance adjustor, you can book in for an assessment by your Physiotherapist, Physician or Chiropractor within 30 days of the accident. They can help you with the forms (AB1 - AB2). All we need is your claim number, a...djuster and insurance company (phone and fax numbers) prior to any treatment Dont Let Money Stop You You will automatically have your Approved Treatments paid for through the MVA insurance, and we can direct bill these, as long as it is within 30 days of your accident. Depending on the severity of your injuries, your number of approved treatment sessions will vary. Inform us its an MVA Tell our Admin team when you book in that you had an MVA so the proper forms can be completed prior to your session and the correct amount of time is booked to get everything assessed and explained. Your insurance adjuster usually emails out forms and information you need. The notice of loss form (AB-1) is time sensitive; be sure to get it in within 10 days. We understand the complexities that come with navigating through the process of an MVA, but your rehab shouldnt be complex. Let Us Help You Relieving stress after an MVA: https://bit.ly/3faAfI2 Booking your first appointment is easy and our team are ready to take your call 403-314-4458 #wecare #mva #motorvehicleaccident #therapywithresults #physiotherapy #physioreddeer #concussion #whiplash #massagetherapy #athletictherapy #chiropractic

What would our team do without Leadership navigating us through some unique times When the markers come out at Collegiate we know its going to be a great Team session #teamwork #teamcollegiate #therapywithresults #wecare #meetings

The hip joint is a multiaxial joint and permits a wide range of motion : flexion (folding forward ie : yoga) extension (ie: standing from a seated position) abduction (ie: side leg raise) adduction (ie: crossing the legs)... external/internal rotation (ie: seated in a yoga pose like butterfly pose) a movement that allows the leg to rotate inwards or outwards. circumduction(ie: think of runner warming up before a run) There are approximately 17 muscles that exist, cross or are attached at the hip, 4 associated ligaments and a vast series of fascial tissue compartments holding this strong structure in place You may associate hip pain as an injury more common to those of advanced age, HOWEVER knowing the complexity of the many movements, muscular and fascial makeup of this joint AGE is not the only reason for pain. Pain in the hip region can impact almost anyone who is involved in an activity, sport, or profession where muscles, ligaments, tendons and other soft tissues that surround the hip joint are put to task. The result can be debilitating pain, stiffness, limping, and all around discomfort. The pain is often felt in the front hip pocket or deep in the back hip pocket areas. Making your hips happy involves more than just a KEEP MOVING philosophy....a planned series of exercises and stretches are key to the longevity of the functionality of your hips. Get the facts: https://bit.ly/308DGdK We are a call 403-314-4458 or a click away https://csm.janeapp.com/ from helping you get that plan into action. #wecare #hippain #hips #therapywithresults #physiotherapy #physioreddeer #athletictherapy #massagetherapy #chiropractic #getaplan #movebetter #kickpaintothecurb

NEVER Give up...... #monday #motivate #teamcollegiate #wecare #wegotyacovered

Harvest is upon us! We wish all of our farm families a safe and of course prosperous season. I was up in the Vegreville-Viking area this weekend to enjoy some family time as they start the season off by combining some Peas. Its a Beautiful Fall seaon, but remember to watch for slow moving Farm Equipment on the roads and be extra careful if you are yourself working the fields right now too! -Melanie #wheat #peas #canola #farmsafety #Harvest #FallmeansHarvest #lovethefarmers #AlbertaStrong #therapy

Are you entering the last few hours of the work day, or maybe you planned ahead and are heading out for those long weekend plans We hope itll be a safe and enjoyable time, and our team will be back in the clinic on Tuesday bright and early to help you tackle any nagging injury . As always we are leaving our online booking system Jane in charge https://csm.janeapp.com//collegiate-red-deer-5121-47-/book... Happy Long Weekend #longweekend #teamcollegiate #therapywithresults #physiotherapy #athletictherapy #chiropractic #massagetherapy #wecare

We promise our team is more skilled and thorough with your treatment plans for IMS/Accupuncture #physiotherapy #teamcollegiate #therapywithresults #wecare #kickpaintothecurb

Did you know in some cases NECK pain (pain in the cervical region) can be connected to BACK pain (pain in the lumbar region of the spine). While less common than lower back pain, there are several cervical spine conditions (i.e. cervical foraminal stenosis, cervical spinal stenosis, osteoarthritis, and cervical degenerative disc disease) that may result in neck pain. Cervical neck pain is normally acute, lasting six weeks or less. Of course, the recovery period for m...ost forms of this physical ailment is contingent upon on the severity of the injury. Planned treatment, with the right therapy team member can aid in a quicker recovery. Get the facts about NECK/BACK Pain association: http://bit.ly/2mLt6YS Your therapy team is a call 403-314-4458 or a click away https://csm.janeapp.com/ #neckpain #backpain #wecare #therapywithresults #athletictherapy #massagetherapy #chiropractic #kickpaintothecurb #askanexpert

We take our coffee breaks pretty serious at our clinic...right down to enlisting one of our @collegiatereddeercampus Massage Therapists preparing our MACAROONS . Who doesnt want that for a daily treat Thanks Kristine Cline for your amazing treats, we all have to now do extra laps around the clinic to burn off this goodness.... #teamcollegiate #getinmybelly #massagetherapy #baking See more

What Should You Do When Acute Shoulder Pain Occurs Stay active: It may be tempting to stay in bed, it is important to keep moving as much as you comfortably can. By doing this, you can prevent stiffness and relieve muscle spasms. Your therapy team member can prescribe a gentle exercise program tailored to suit your condition. They can also gradually progress your exercises to help you return to normal function as soon as possible. Use heat: Heat has been shown to improve ...pain and function during the first 48 hours of shoulder pain. A few easy options are heat wheat bags and hot water bottles. Make sure you test the heat before you apply it. Find comfortable positions: Although you should remain as active as possible during the early stages of shoulder pain, there are times when you need to be lying or sitting down. Find positions that allow you the most comfort, especially when sleeping. Drink plenty of water: Soreness following a session may be related to local inflammation, which produces waste products the body needs to eliminate. Drinking 3-4 glasses of water throughout the day following a session will help your body process any toxins released into your blood stream. Do Your Home Exercise Program: Stretches and strengthening exercises done at home are crucial to treating most problems. Although sometimes seemingly tedious, these exercises are carefully thought out by your therapist and compliment the progressive nature of our treatment guiding you back to optimal condition. It takes time and practice to stretch or retrain muscles that have a long-established bad habit. But doing so can prevent a recurrence of the injury. Stay positive: Shoulder pain is a distressing and disabling condition, but it is important to remember that you WILL get better. With proper treatment you should regain normal, pain-free movement as well as improving the strength of the key supporting muscles that surround your shoulder. Not sure how to put all these pieces together dont be shy..give us a call 403-314-4458 we CAN help. https://csm.janeapp.com/ Get the facts on shoulder pain: http://bit.ly/2pPTNNM #shoulderinjury #shoulder #therapywithresults #wecare #physioreddeer #physiotherapy #athletictherapy #massagetherapy #chiropractic #kickpaintothecurb

Respect........its earned #monday #motivate #teamcollegiate #wecare #wegotyacovered

" Be a Learner as Much as You Are a Teacher " This quote is true for our Team as they constantly strive to improve their skills. A few of our team from two clinics spent part of their weekend doing a First Responders course and it literally took our BREATH away. Big shout out to them for continually keeping up their skills. : credit to Rob Manca {Athletic Therapist Red Deer Downtown Clinic}... #teamcollegiate #learn #physiotherapy #athletictherapy #massagetherapy @ Red Deer, Alberta

Its Friday ...we say eat all the cookies #feelgoodfriday #friday #fun #teamcollegiate #cookies #liveinthemoment

Knee Surgery is not something we add to our bucket list in life, but for those that are on that journey be sure to keep these helpful points in mind. No matter what type of knee surgery you may have/had and there are a lot, including arthroscopy, ligament reconstruction or replacement, or a partial or full knee replacement you will need rehabilitation therapy to optimize the outcome of your procedure. Every knee injury is different and surgical methods vary among surge...ons,HOWEVER the general rehabilitation protocols remain the same. It generally follows the same three basic principles: Reduce the swelling and pain from the surgery Work on increasing your range of motion Strengthen your leg, and core, so you can function better moving forward. Remember, the exercises you work on with your therapist, your recovery time and the outcome will differ based on a variety of factors, including how severe your original injury was, how healthy you were before surgery, any pre-hab exercises you did, your age and how much you stick with the therapy program. A pre-rehab program is ideal to help you prepare pre-surgery so be sure to have your rehab team in place before you take those next steps to kick start your rehab journey Know the facts: https://bit.ly/39xg4CN https://csm.janeapp.com/ #knee #therapywithresults #physiotherapy #athletictherapy #physioreddeer #therapeuticexercise #getbackinthegame #askanexpert

Hit a stumble and need to see a Physiotherapists, Athletic /Massage Therapist or Chiropractor Dont fret we have our team ready for you Monday to Friday Call 403-314-4458 to reserve your spot. ... #physiotherapy #therapywithresults #athletictherapy #massagetherapy #chiropractic #wecare

OUCH!! We hear it all the time. I sprained my ankle. Sometimes its while playing tennis, other times it happens stepping off a curb awkwardly. But as injuries go, this one seems to be very common. But how do you you know you just simply rolled your ankle... In fact, right away, you really dont. Not until a therapist has assessed the injury. After all, when an ankle really is sprained, ligaments on the ankle are either stretched, partially torn or completely torn. The most common type of ankle sprain is where the foot is rotated inward. And ankle sprains can range from mild, to moderate, to severe. Rehabilitation and treatment is key to getting you back on track. Dont second guess your injuries, get that vital body part checked so you dont STOP doing the things you love to do! https://csm.janeapp.com/ #wecare #ankle #sprain #therapywithresults #physiotherapy #physioreddeer #athletictherapy #teamcollegiate

Failure is Your Teacher..... #monday #motivate #teamcollegiate #wegotyacovered #wecare

Thank you Red Deer!! You guys voted & we are humbled by the Platinum Win!! We dont even know what to say! #thankYou #thankYou #WedidntevenknowtherewasaplatinumCategory #therapyWithResults #wewon #wow #thankyouReddeer #reddeervoted... https://reddeer.communityvotes.com//physiotherapists-and-r

Right? #feelgoodfriday #makethingshappen #wecare #friday #teamcollegiate #therapywithresults

Back Pain can often stop us from doing what we love. Some common frustrations: back hurts when you sit for long periods... back feels sore when you try to get up from being seated for a while? back hurt to get out of bed in the morning? it hurts to tie up your shoelaces? pain shoots down your leg or into your butt or gets worse when you cough it hurts to slouch it hurts to arch your back or sit up straight If you experience any more than two of these, you are not alone. The question is How do you get it better? https://bit.ly/39vcCsr Still looking for answers or a plan we are a call/click away .https://csm.janeapp.com/

Did you know YOU dictate your own recovery period Here at Collegiate Sports Medicine, we give you the freedom to do just that! You are so busy with work, sport and just living your lives you dont have time to be injured!... So in order to get back to living like you did before an injury, we believe the control should be in your hands. You may only need 3 therapy treatments to get better and an ideal schedule can be set up to best utilize those 3 visits. 3 treatments in one week may be better than 1 treatment a week for 3 weeks and cost the same amount of money and get you on track sooner. Always ask what is ideal and what you can do to expedite the process. YOU are a big part of your own therapy team! https://bit.ly/3g0AIO2 https://csm.janeapp.com/ #wecare #physiotherapy #athletictherapy #chiropractic #massagetherapy #therapywithresults #askanexpert #therapyteam

Today we stop to Celebrate 17 years of Service to Central Alberta and three people who have been there from the Start. 17 year Employee Shirley Puzey who joined the team on Aug 13th, 2003. 17 year Employee then Branch clinic owner in Olds, Rebecca Henderson who started with the original clinic Aug 13th, 2003. 17 year Entrepreneur Melanie Tuck who started this all and found these amazing people to follow her dream. Opened the doors of the first clinic - Aug 13th, 20...03 in Red Deer Thank you to Shirley and Rebecca for sticking with this and being thee most dedicated and loyal people any business could ask for This week we will celebrate 7 People who have been with us for 10 years or longer Follow our page to see who these people are Here is a link by Todayville Red Deer with a cool business Feature supported by the Red Deer Downtown Business Association. #checkitout https://www.todayville.com/downtown-business-spotlight-col/

Create It #monday #motivate #teamcollegiate #wecare #wegotyacovered

Ya we do...... #wecare #wegotyacovered #therapywithresults #teamcollegiate #physiotherapy #athletictherapy #chiropractic #massagetherapy #sportsmedshop

What is Dry needling Dry needling/Accupuncture is the practice of inserting thin needles into specific points in the body. It is sometimes done with manual or electrical stimulation. By stimulating specific points, acupuncture/dry needling releases the bodys own painkillers: endorphin and dynorphin.... Acupuncture stimulates natural healing in the body as well as reducing inflammation and promoting physical and emotional well-being. Common Conditions Treated Headaches Neck & Back Pain Muscle Injuries & muscle pain Neuralgia Frozen Shoulder Tennis Elbow Tendinitis Sciatica Arthritis Get the facts on dry needling/accupuncture https://bit.ly/2X0j5q1 Call to find out which of our therapy team members offer this 403.314.4458 #physiotherapy #physioreddeer #therapywithresults #wecare #ims #accupuncture #dryneedling #kickpaintothecurb