Acu Stretch Class September 28 2019 3 p.m. @ Westbrook. Limited Spots Available On September 28th, 2019, Alex Broderick (our personal trainer) and Elmira Olson (our acupuncturist) will be holding an acupuncture-stretch class at REP Physio’s Westbrook location. We will be doing gentle stretching combined with acupuncture with the goal of relaxation and stress relief. […]
Group Fitness Classes at Westbrook
Group fitness classes start September 17th! Tuesday and Thursdays 7:30-8:30 p.m. @ Westbrook These classes will be on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at our Westbrook clinic! Expect One Hour exercises classes including cardio, strength, and stretching. EVERYONE is welcome – at any fitness level – even the injured… YOU can join! Single Drop-in and multi-class […]
Resolve Physio and Wellness is now REP Physio
Rehabilitation. Empowerment. Performance. These 3 words are the foundation of what we do. In 2016 we opened our first multi-disciplinary clinic in Summerside and quickly established a reputation for providing exceptional care that is results driven. We used this momentum to open our second location in the Westbrook neighbourhood in May 2019 at 23 Fairway […]
Shoulder Health and Swimming
Swimming is a great low impact activity which can be used to improve cardiovascular function. Making sure you get the most out of your time in the water means we need to ensure proper pain-free movement. When muscle imbalances exist in the shoulder, freestyle, front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, or butterfly can be difficult to […]
Sleep, Recovery, and Physical Activity
There is a strong relationship between sleep and proper recovery from physical activity. The recommended amount of sleep varies with age across the life span. Infants sleep on average 70% of the day whereas adolescents require much less sleep, more reflective of the adult sleep structure. The National Sleep Foundation recommends the following amount of […]
Common Cycling Injuries
With over 5,000 pedal revolutions per hour, it is no wonder that some of the most common complaints reported by cyclists result from repetitive overuse. Reassessing your saddle height and handlebar positioning can be a great place to start managing your discomfort. Supplement your cycling with hip and core strengthening to help prevent your discomfort […]
Training for Warmer Weather: Running with Plantar Fasciitis
Whether you’re training for a race, triathlon or wanting to be active with the kids, now is the perfect time to start preparing for your spring and summer activities. Don’t let plantar fasciitis stop you from achieving your goals! The plantar fascia is a dense, multi-layered fibrous connective tissue that originates from the calcaneus (heel […]
Let’s Talk Sciatic Nerve Pain
Do you suffer from lower limb numbness, tingling, burning, or sharp shooting pain past the knee? Sciatic nerve pain can happen for a number of reasons but some of the most common culprits include deconditioned core musculature and tight glutes. According to the physiotherapists here at REP Physio, activity is often the best medicine. Here […]
COLD OUTSIDE? LET’S WARM UP!
Edmonton is a winter city. We have many different options for activity during the cold winter months, including walking/running the river valley system, fat biking, skating, and skiing and snowboarding. Warming up for outdoor activity is an important part of the routine. A dynamic warmup can help to increase heart rate, blood flow, warm up […]
Workspace Ergonomics
Does your job require you to sit at a desk all day? Does sitting at your desk give you neck, shoulder, back or wrist pain? At REP Physio in Southwest Edmonton, we’re happy to give you a few tips on how to use ergonomics to adjust your workspace to properly suit you and reduce those […]
