Blogs

Red Flags to watch out for when choosing a clinic/ therapist

   Friday, April 14, 2023

   Competitive Edge

You might not know that one of the main reasons we opened Competitive Edge all those years ago was because of the horror stories we heard (and continue) to hear about the “average” clinic. Here are some examples: One client told us that the clinic she was going to closed for the night in the middle of her appointment!…

“Do I need to do what my Doctor tells me to? “

   Thursday, October 6, 2022

   Competitive Edge

Lindsay Langlais discussing Do I need to do what my doctor tells me
“Do I need to take this medication my doctor prescribed?” “My doctor told me not to do any physical activity- Do I need to stop everything?” “Do I REALLY need surgery?!” “I don’t want injections- do I have to have them?” “My doctor doesn’t think I need an MRI but I feel I…

Waiting for an MRI, Ultrasound or Xray?

   Friday, February 25, 2022

   Competitive Edge

There is something about Canadian healthcare that has inadvertently taught us an unintended lesson. One that might not actually be in our best interest.   We learn from a young age that when something is wrong with our bodies, we go to the doctor! The doctor then tells us what to do and we follow those steps; one at a time…

Pain Flare Up? Don’t Panic!

   Monday, April 20, 2020

   Competitive Edge

Have you ever experienced a pain flare up just when you thought you were managing your injury well? Don’t worry, we’ve all been there! Whether you’ve experienced this flare up while you’re receiving treatment or while you’re self-managing with exercises and stretches, our first thought tends to be “something is wrong”. We’re going to…

What is Telehealth and how can it help you?

   Wednesday, April 1, 2020

   Michelle Gaudet

Telehealth is a new feature for us here at Competitive Edge and is our way to help you speak with a therapist and help give you some tools to keep you active and healthy in a variety of places! Telehealth is a way to help change up some of those exercises, modify current ones, and help target…

“Off the Chain” – It’s all connected!

   Saturday, August 3, 2019

   Competitive Edge

So what does “Off the Chain” mean to me? Considering we work with the Kinetic Chain very closely in our practice what this phrase means to me is someone who has a link in the chain that is throwing off other areas within it. Each segment of the kinetic chain acts on the other as the body is in…

Snap, crackle, pop: Shedding light on joint noises and arthritis

   Wednesday, July 24, 2019

   Competitive Edge

Everyone has experienced cracking sounds coming from one of their joints but should we be alarmed when it does happen? Many people tend to associate joint cracking with an injury such as arthritis for example but the research behind the anatomy and physiology of the human body demonstrates that there’s more to it.   According to research, the most common explanation…

Chronic Pain: Progress not Perfection

   Thursday, July 11, 2019

   Competitive Edge

Do you have a chronic injury that is tying you down and limiting you from doing everything you love? Don’t worry, we are here to help you through that journey! Many people come to us when their body finally says it has had enough. This means they are in a state of dysfunction, what does that mean? Essentially, the body…

Hear what our clients are saying
about us

She suffered with Bunions for Years!

We helped her avoid surgery, get back to her activities and have more freedom in her footwear!

Multiple Injuries and Consistent Progress

Meet Peter! We have helped him with not one, not two… but three different injuries! He is back on his feet and is training to backpack across Scotland in the “the great outdoor challenge” with his two sons!!

Foot Pain Relief When Nothing Else Worked!

This is Lori! Check out her story about how we were able to resolve her foot pain when physio, orthotics and stretching didn’t work!

Try it- It’s better than anything I’ve tried

” I’m happier because I’m not in as much pain. You know by the team you leave, you’re going to feel way better. Try it! It’s better than anything I’ve tried. And I’ve tried everything”

They answer ALL of my questions

” I like that I can speak openly with the Athletic Therapist I work with.- She’s answering all of my questions so it makes me understand what is happening”

Don’t Think It’s For Athlete’s Only!

” … It’s the best kept secret. Don’t let the name Athletic Therapy fool you. It’s for everyone and it will help you!-  If you  haven’t done it, you need to do it. It’s life changing”

Worried about her ability to do her job!

This is Jennifer. She injured her shoulder doing an exercise class. Other therapies didn’t work and she began to worry about her ability to do her job!

When No One Understands Your Pain

Paula thought her pain was in her head because no one was able to explain or relieve it….. until someone recommended us!

Our Clients have some things to tell You

Here’s what our clients said when we asked them “What would you say to anyone suffering with an injury, ache or pain?”

Mom of 2 recovered from Shoulder and Foot Pain

“I had some chronic pain that got to a point where I said… I don’t want to live like this! I’m still young. I have 2 children.”

 

Where you feel the pain isn’t necessarily where it is!

“I would say give it a try. You don’t know unless you try and I was the same. It was a life/ game changer because it was so different. It is definitely worth your health and why wouldn’t you if it’s going to make you feel better”

Find The Root Cause To Fix Your Back Pain

Check out Amy’s story about how we were able to help her get her life back! She is once again hiking, boxing, and able to make it through work without back pain.

Back Pain, hip tightness, kidney stones

This is one of our amazing clients, Sherry. Check out her story about how we were able to resolve not only her hip tightness and back pain but to also help her avoid surgery for her kidney stones! Amazing client success story! Thanks Sherry!

Frozen Shoulder that moves again!

Check out Bens story about dislocating BOTH his shoulders, having surgery, getting frozen shoulder and how we were able to work WITH his physiotherapist in a team approach that got him back moving again!