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

Breaking Down the Deadlift

In general, the goal of weightlifting is to set the body in a strong position and then maintain that position while moving the weight. This concept comes into practice when doing a deadlift. Deadlifting can feel scary due to old misconceptions and poor training methodology. By breaking down the actual movement and learning how to

By Optimize Physiotherapy
October 17, 2022

Get out!

Boost Your Body and Mind—Exercise Outside  Walking. Jogging. Running. Hiking. Sashaying. Whatever your style, most of us know that taking your steps outside is good for your heart, body, mood, and mind. In fact, a UK study of 50,000 walkers—a variety of ages of men and women—found that walking briskly on the regular translates to

By Optimize Physiotherapy
July 17, 2022