Busting the Myth: Yes, Your Knees Can Go Past Your Toes in a Workout!

We’ve all heard, “Don’t let your knees go past your toes!” Whether it’s at the gym, in a fitness class, or scrolling through fitness advice online, this rule gets tossed around all the time. “Don’t squat with your knees past your toes,” they say. “Keep your knees back, push your hips back.” But guess what?

By Optimize Physiotherapy
October 23, 2024

Bulletproof Your Shoulders for Winter Sports (and Everyday Life!)

As we shift from sunny rounds of golf to chilly nights on the ice, it’s time to trade in the golf clubs for hockey sticks and gear up for a new season. Before you start taking those slap shots, let’s talk about something that will support you all season long: your shoulders. More specifically, how

By Optimize Physiotherapy
September 16, 2024

4 Key Exercises to Optimize Your Running

You’ve got the gear and a plan of where you’re going on your run, but before you step out onto the trail or pavement, how about we do a little prep for your run? We’ve got a quick routine you can do – trust us, it’s not complicated at all! All you need to get

By Optimize Physiotherapy
August 7, 2024

Managing Tennis Elbow: Effective Exercises for Relief

Tennis Elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a condition that causes pain around the outside of the elbow. The annoying pain often creeps up when you pour your morning coffee, grab a plate from the cupboard, or open a doorknob. Despite its name, this condition isn’t limited to tennis players. We’ve likely all had

By Optimize Physiotherapy
July 10, 2024

Optimize your spine

Whether you’re a CrossFit athlete throwing 250 lbs over your head or picking up your infant child from the crib, you need healthy movement and mobility in your spine. One of the first places we start in the clinic when we want to optimize your spine’s function is core activation. We also factor in glute

By Optimize Physiotherapy
June 13, 2024

9 Strength Building Exercises For Runners

Have you been thinking about taking up running? Are you dreaming about zipping through the Edmonton River Valley, taking in all the gorgeous scenery while getting into great physical shape? What better way to spend a sunny day than that! Running is one of the most popular activities, likely because of its simplicity and accessibility.

By Optimize Physiotherapy
May 8, 2024

Get Golf Season Ready

Optimize Physiotherapy Pre-Season Golf Tips Golf Season is right around the corner, and if you’re like us, you’re counting down the days until you can step onto the course. You’re itching to dust off your clubs and finally tee off again.  However, before diving headfirst into the game, it’s important to take a moment to

By Optimize Physiotherapy
April 9, 2024

Supporting Your Pregnancy and Postpartum Life

The Benefits of Pelvic Health Physiotherapy and Chiropractic Care In recent years, there has been a growing interest in Pelvic Health among healthcare professionals, including Physiotherapists and Chiropractors, who are now dedicating more attention to this area of health to better support pregnant and postpartum patients.  At Optimize Physiotherapy, some of our practitioners are exploring

By Optimize Physiotherapy
March 14, 2024

How Concussion Rehab Improves Safety and Efficiency to Return to Sport

After an injury, athletes often come into the clinic to recover from the sprain, strain, or break. While getting you back to peak performance is our goal, Concussion Assessment and Treatment are other aspects of recovery we often look at.

By Optimize Physiotherapy
February 15, 2024

Recovery After a Motor Vehicle Accident

At Optimize, we understand that your health is the most significant concern after a motor vehicle accident. Numerous studies show the importance of receiving prompt and appropriate care after an MVA, not only to address immediate concerns but also to prevent the onset of chronic pain and expedite the overall recovery process.

By Optimize Physiotherapy
January 10, 2024