Elite Sport Performance
535 -10333 Southport Rd. S.W. T2W 3X6 Calgary, AB, Canada

Good runners can run faster at the same degree of energy cost that bad runners can: click the link and we'll teach you how! http://ow.ly/sUtc50EjRfK

With strength comes stability and with stability comes less pain. Getting stronger is almost always a good approach to rehabilitation. Let our team of highly trained staff guide you safely back to the activities you love. Call us today at 403-689-9889! http://ow.ly/9HMn50EjMNn

Diagnostic accuracy is vital to having a positive clinical outcome. At Elite Sport Performance we will identify and treat the actual problem--you'll get more than a vague diagnosis like "runner's knee," or "jumper's knee." Call us today at 403-689-9889 to make an appointment to see one of our specialists and begin your path to recovery. #calgary #yyclife #healthylife

As we get older we have to work out harder and with heavier weights to simply maintain the same level of muscle mass we had the year before. Lifting heavy has also been shown to improve endurance performance. Want to learn more? Click here: http://ow.ly/xfOZ50EhI1U #weights #yyc

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At Elite Sport Performance we will identify and treat the actual problem--you'll get more than a vague diagnosis like "runner's knee," or "jumper's knee." Call us today at 403-689-9889 to make an appointment to see one of our specialists and begin your path to recovery. #alberta

Happy Family Day! Elite Sport Performance is closed today for the holiday, but we will be back with our regular hours tomorrow. We're looking forward to seeing everyone then--have a great day! #calgary #familyday #longweekend #getoutside

If you want to run with a better technique and for a longer time, we can help. There are simple ways to conserve energy during distance running. Click the link -- these techniques can be used by beginner and expert runners alike! http://ow.ly/q3HC50DyWO1 #calgary #run

PRP is a medical intervention that is becoming increasingly common as our understanding of its mechanism of action improves. Originally thought to help regenerate tissue and stimulate the development of new blood vessels, PRP is more currently understood to have anti-inflammatory and pain reduction effects that can help not only with joint issues but with muscle and tendon tears as well. Promising studies are suggesting benefit for those people with partial thickness rotator cuff tears and other tendon tears that are painful and slow to heal. Click the link and give us a call to see if PRP might be right for you: 403-689-9889. http://ow.ly/ujs850DxJH1

Those who aren't up with the current literature still advocate stretching as a way to lengthen and strengthen your muscles. Click here to learn what may have you re-evaluating your fitness routine. http://ow.ly/2MGq50BIehv

Stop guessing: let our specialists make a specific diagnosis. We offer timely assessment, diagnosis and treatment as well as specialist expertise that patients may otherwise only have access to after a very lengthy wait time in the public system. At Elite Sport Performance we know that specific diagnoses are the first step to a positive clinical outcome. Visit our website to learn how we can end your search anxiety: http://ow.ly/delH50BI1cm

Of all the things you can do with your allotted time for exercise, strengthening is the best bang for your buck. Click the link to read why strengthening is a good choice over stretching when your time is limited. http://ow.ly/kC8p50BGX1y

As good as we are with assessing the biomechanical aspects of an injury; mechanics are not enough. Addressing the biochemical components of an injury means taking in to account day-to-day factors that influence your inflammatory processes, and modulating them to improve not only the rate, but also the quality of healing. Your initial consultation with one of our sport specialists is augmented with a review of these biochemical markers by either Dr. Eric Arrata or Dr. Rahim Moledina. Click the link for more information about our comprehensive practice. http://ow.ly/ycik50BFALx

Watch one of our specialists explain two ways to help determine if you're a heavy or smooth runner. Smooth runners absorb less impact and less vibration and have a lower risk of injury as a consequence. Watching this video can save you pain and money--click the link here: http://ow.ly/VyRj50BDPS1 #yyc

While it’s true that weight-bearing exercises can keep your bones and joints healthy, your body’s infrastructure can be susceptible to injuries from overuse. Muscles are not the only structures that can be injured through overuse, says Dr. Dale Macdonald, Sport Specialist and Clinic Director at Elite Sport Performance in Calgary. Nothing happens in isolation in the body. When impact is absorbed, numerous tissues disperse the impact throughout the body, and this can affect ...our joints and bones. When we run or play sports, the body’s mechanical system works overtime. It’s not uncommon for our body to absorb from three- to seven-times our body weight with every stride. This impact and the resulting vibration can have a harmful effect on the body’s bones and joints, especially when overuse comes into play. Click the link to learn what you might miss when you ignore early-warning signs with bone injuries (like shin splints) or with lower back pain. http://ow.ly/ifl550BDou6

It's a perfect day for riding. If you come up short, we're open tomorrow. Call Elite Sport Performance to book your appointment! 403-689-9889. http://ow.ly/2lVA50BCmsy #mtb

If you experience pain on the way up or down: we can help. Let our team of highly trained staff guide you safely back to the activities you feel strongly about. Call Elite Sport Performance today to book your appointment: 403-689-9889. http://ow.ly/Z6fk50BC2gx

Hiking a mountain or bombing down one, we're here to help. Visit our website for more information and call 403-689-9889 to book your appointment. http://ow.ly/Ng2D50BBtte

If you think pain indicates your body isn’t up to the task of running, think again. It’s quite possible it’s your running shoes that are to blame. Many runners tend to think the worst when they come into the clinic with pain, says Dr. Dale Macdonald, Sport Specialist and Clinic Director at Elite Sport Performance in Calgary. Although there can be a variety of causes of new pain, one overlooked cause is worn-out shoes. It’s common for runners to use shoes for between one... and three years. Macdonald notes that today’s running shoes are simply not built for that kind of longevity. To give your body the best chance at a long running career, there are five shoe tests you need to do to make sure your shoes are still capable of doing their job. Want to find out what they are? Click the link in and start testing! http://ow.ly/eiX150BAoQZ

Pushing through pain could hurt you in the long run. We all experience some discomfort during training, and it’s okay to have some degree of achiness and soreness. It’s also important not to ignore your body’s pain signals when returning to your activity. Pain is our body’s way of telling us that something is wrong, says Dr. Dale Macdonald. The tricky thing can be discerning whether it’s something small, or something that truly needs attention. One of the most common ques...tions patients ask Macdonald when they’re returning to an activity is, how to tell if they are re-injuring themselves. His simple answer is: be aware of sharp pain and avoid modifications to technique. For example, if you are forced to limp or change your gait while running or you feel a stab of pain you should stop right away. On the flip side, if a run simply causes achiness and soreness, you are most likely fine to continue. Pushing through real pain is not okay, says Macdonald. That just increases the risk of a more serious injury that may stop you from enjoying that activity altogether. Click the link to read more about what to do if you aren't sure about pushing through the pain. http://ow.ly/gXyj50BzjoB

Our clinic offers the unique skill sets of different professional disciplines: chiropractic, sports medicine, physiotherapy, acupuncture, naturopathy and more. We work as a team, seamlessly combining our knowledge and skills to achieve your desired outcome as soon as possible. We communicate and collaborate with each other, to give our patients the best treatment possible. We communicate clearly and openly with our patients, and their family doctors, so they understand what’...s going on and how they can help the recovery process. Our brand promises to you are Results, Clarity and Collaboration. Click the link to find out more. http://ow.ly/NSty50BydAO

We’ve all heard it before, if you are injured, ice it. But did you know that icing for too long could actually be counter productive and lead to an INCREASED inflammatory response? Interestingly, applying ice for a period of time greater than ten minutes puts the injured area at risk for creating an even greater inflammatory response due to a phenomenon known as the Hunting Response. In a cold winter environment while walking outside, our nose and ears will turn red after som...e time because our body has sensed that the area in question is at risk of freezing. The body’s natural response is to increase blood supply to this area, thereby increasing the inflammatory markers in that area. Leaving an ice pack on for too long to an acute injury will create the same reactive increase in inflammatory response. We suggest patients use ice in ten minute intervals, ten minutes on ten minutes off for an ideal effect. Click the link to learn more, and find out how we can help you with your injury: http://ow.ly/XLZE50BwZ75

Terry's message of hope is 40 years old and still as timely as ever. Who is participating in the virtual #TerryFoxRun today in #Calgary? terryfox.org/run #yycliving

Is an injury stopping you from your favourite activity? If you live an active lifestyle, chances are you’ve dealt with an injury at some point. You may have even heard this expression: repetitive strain injury. Often, for athletes or those who enjoy leisure sports, the thing that keeps them out of the game is not a sudden injury. It’s an injury caused by consistent, repeated stress to the body’s muscles, tendons, nerves and other soft tissues. Repetitive strain injuries are ...among the most common problems we see, says Dr. Dale Macdonald, Sport Specialist and Clinic Director at Elite Sport Performance in Calgary. People have a hard time not doing that physical activity they love. Macdonald understands that way of thinking. He and his colleagues in the clinic are all dedicated to their activities. He admits they can be a bit over-zealous at times, too. He notes, though, that doing something too long or too hard without adequate rest can easily sideline you from your favorite activity. Click the link to read the four most common repetitive strain injuries to watch out for, and how we can help. http://ow.ly/1ed150BvD5y

Even when everything is going right and we aren’t in the midst of a global pandemic, life can be stressful. Many people turn to comfort food as a coping mechanism. The problem is, you may actually be making the problem worse. Refined carbs (those cookies and potato chips you’ve just downed) spike blood sugar levels and then cause it to crash, increasing stress and anxiety. Choosing healthy foods has the opposite effect, creating a favorable hormone signaling in the brain, whi...ch supports satiety, mood regulation and sleep and energy balance. It might help to note that those cravings for unhealthy snacks when stressed aren’t entirely your fault. When your stress levels are high, your body pumps out hormones that rev your appetite and send us straight for the junk food isle. Meanwhile stress can lead to a loss of lean muscle mass, which decreases your metabolism and increases your risk for weight gain. We’ve taken the guess work out of finding healthy, stress busting foods to include in your diet and compiled a list of some of the best food for you when you're stressed. Click the link to find out what these foods are, and comment your favourite healthy snack below! http://ow.ly/lfwh50Bv0XP

A lot of us are working in unusual circumstances these days, with makeshift home offices, online meetings and kitchen tables for work desks. Poor ergonomics can create a slouching posture that has implications for back pain, neck pain, headaches and even shoulder pain. These problems are compounded when you’re working on your laptop rather than an appropriately set up desktop. Whenever possible, use a mouse and position it close enough to you that you don’t have to reach at... all for it. This helps to reduce what’s known as anterior shoulder protraction, a position that when repeated enough will lead to shoulder pain, neck and upper back issues. Be aware of your posture, make changes to it as best you can, and consider seeing your chiropractor from time to time to keep small issues from becoming big ones. Click the link and scroll to 'more about ergonomics' to learn more. http://ow.ly/I7av50BtSW8

We provide ongoing patient education so that you can learn to identify and modify offending activities, making it less likely that your primary complaint will return or become re-aggravated. We will educate you on the important distinctions between hurt and harm. Rehab sometimes hurts, but knowing what types of pain are safe to work through will give you confidence to push forward. We help you to 'tip-toe' through the proverbial minefield of doing the right exercises the wr...ong way. Our physiotherapists will work with you, teaching you exactly the right exercises to do, and precisely the right technique with which to do them. Click the link to learn more about us. http://ow.ly/aeV850BsNkE

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Stop delaying; start getting better sooner. Imagine how many activities in life have to be put 'on hold' when they have a debilitating shoulder ailment that impacts their daily activity. In Alberta, most shoulder surgical consultations take nearly a year (or more) to happen. VERY often patients are sent directly from their family doctor to a surgeon for consultation regarding their complaint, and only a small portion of patients who are sent to a shoulder surgeon actually e...nd up needing surgery. The rest (and even those who do end up with a surgery) would do FAR better with a course of conservative rehabilitation first. This is where we fit in. We can filter out those who truly need shoulder surgery from those who would do well with conservative care. Getting an accurate diagnosis and developing a tailored plan of management allows the patient to confidently take the first step toward getting better. We also provide pre-surgical 'pre-habiliation' whenever required, in addition to immediate and longer term post-operative rehabilitation. Click to read about one of our specialists here: https://kneeclinic.ca/staff/dr-stephanie-mullin/

Repetitive strain injuries are among the most common problems we see. As runners ourselves, we know that when you're hurting, you just want to get going again. Click the link to learn how we can help when you've had too much of a good thing. http://ow.ly/6xXR50BpnJO