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Our Physio Blog

We’re dedicated to educating our clients and their caregivers and we’re always sharing knowledge and information. Our blog is where you’ll find tips for better movement and ways to be your healthy and strongest self.

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Ankle sprains: Will my balance ever get better? Part 1

Your balance isn’t as good after an ankle sprain, and you aren’t sure why? A video that addresses a few common problems and introduces playing with proprioception to tackle the problem. Exercise printout included.

Physiotherapy Alberta’s Award for Excellence in Innovation

We’ve been recognized for our role advancing the physiotherapy profession by improving, changing and generally revolutionizing the delivery of services

printable templates for red black bingo cards: make your own

Printable red black bingo cards you fill in yourself. With just a deck of cards and a red and black marker you can play along and win.

One small move can completely change your ability to get up from a chair

Trouble standing up from a chair? You never want to forget this one small move.

Have pain? The wonderful world of walking aids, braces, slings, and splints that make getting around easier

Some general tips that make it easier to choose the right aid for the job

Surprises Fishing with Grandpa

We never expected this would happen!

The lesser known reason ALL CAPS is frustrating to read, especially with a visual impairment

Give our friends with a visual impairment every opportunity to follow along and join the conversation by avoiding this mistake I had been making for years!

Bubbles Guided Imagery to let go of stress and tension

Where do you carry your tension? Visualize it drifting away with with any thoughts you don’t want to hold anymore

When you think you are a bad dancer: Start here

Maybe this has a lot, a little or nothing to do with dance at all. This little thing I do really works for me, so it might help you too.

Flip a card Bingo: A simple game to motivate physical activity

All you need is a paper, a pen and a deck of cards to instantly have more motivation. This simple game that is designed to blend chance with some control over the win..

Is leaning back ruining your ability to stand?

Why do people lean back when they try to stand? Sometimes not everyone seems to be on the same page. Here are instructions and printables that just might help.

Slowing Down? Why posture can be blamed and what to do about it.

We’re digging deeper to understand what our bodies and brains are doing on our scavenger hunt, and how our posture influences our performance.

One lost word can change the whole meaning, helping things be more readable for seniors

Learn about contrast hue with me to get every word across to the senior reader

That was funny!

Need a chuckle? Let’s think of a funny misunderstanding from the good old days.

Experiencing freedom of movement has never been more easy to do.

Feeling a bit stuck? Print out this worksheet to discover your mobility throughout your body in a beautiful new way.

Simple Imagery for seated dance

Are you a beginner dancer? This printable covers part 1 of the series: Mastering the infinity shape. Get ready to show off a new dance move!

Bingo! The biggest secret to motivating senior’s activity

I don’t know what it is about bingo that get’s people moving, but I’m determined to find out.

How to help someone roll in bed: Tips for caregivers

When home care assistance is required, It helps for everyone to communicate how transfers and mobility will be a team effort. Here is one way to offer help to shift over in bed.

Simple sit to stand guidance from physio: Wood chop practice

Having trouble leaning forward? Nose over toes is the key insight practiced here. This video and printable guides you to practice chopping wood, gaining confidence in your ability to lean forward.