As a kid, I loved going to the hockey rink to watch my brothers play hockey. But I wasn’t content to sit rink side simply to watch. I wanted to play as well! However, back then, there were limited opportunities for girls to play. So, my parents decided to put me in Ringette, which I […]

Pain. It is the number one symptom that we address every day in our practise. It is by far, the number one symptom that our patients seek treatment to find a resolution.  Here, at Elevation Physiotherapy, we manage pain whether from objectively defined conditions (like post fracture or accident) or idiopathic conditions for which the […]

The Canadian Football League (CFL) is back! As you know, most if not all sporting events were cancelled last year due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Our very own professional football team has had an interesting year, having to endure a cancelled season plus a name change. Yes, the Edmonton Eskimos is now the Edmonton […]

May is National Physiotherapy Month! This year, we are highlighting the many ways our profession can enable and support healthy aging. “From helping Canadians recover from illness to helping improve the flexibility, strength, and balance older adults need to remain independent and mobile, physiotherapy plays a key role in healthy aging. The pandemic has made the […]

As Physiotherapists, we are often asked what injury or condition is the most difficult to treat. Our answer is “all of them.” Every condition, injury and area of the body presents its unique challenges and difficulties. It is part of what makes our careers so interesting and rewarding. Every person is different and unique and […]

Goldilocks was finicky. Or at least, she had discerning taste. When she broke into the house of the 3 bears, of the 3 bowls of porridge, one was too hot, one was too cold and one was just right. Of the 3 beds, one was too firm, one was too soft and one was just […]