Deep squats are defined as squatting past parallel, or past 90 degrees. The question is - is this safe to do? It’s a controversial question with a gray answer. In short, the answer is: it depends. If you are happy with that answer, thanks for stopping by. But if you want to fully understand why […]
Physiotherapy is a very advantageous form of treatment that can help the body recover from various injuries, diseases, and disorders. It can also be used to heal previously injured body parts. It is a very popular form of physical care as anyone -- regardless of age -- can experience the benefits of this treatment. And […]
Season's greetings from all of our staff here at Panther Sports Medicine. We would like to take this moment to say thank you for choosing us. We appreciate your loyalty and we are thrilled at the opportunity to continue serving you going into 2022 and beyond! Here at Panther Sports Medicine, we pride ourselves on […]
In recent months, society has seen an increase in people working from home and, as a result, physiotherapy offices in Calgary have seen an increase in people struggling with neck and back pain. Other symptoms can include increased shoulder and arm pain, hip and leg pain, and numbness and tingling episodes. If this sounds like […]
Sports injuries have become very commonplace, whether you are playing on a competitive hockey team or are going out for beer league with your friends. Something to keep in mind is that there is always a risk when gearing up to play any sport, but the good news is that this is a risk you […]
In more recent years we – the public – have become more aware of what concussions are and the impact they have on people. You may have once only associated concussions with sport: a 200-pound football player getting hit by a 300-pound football player, or a hockey player getting checked into the boards headfirst going […]
In the last 10 years, people have become increasingly aware of concussions, and as a result, significant amounts of research on concussions have been carried out. We are beginning to better understand how best to help people recover from a concussion, whether it be sports-related, motor vehicle-related, in young or old individuals. Below are 3 […]
When you hear the word exercise, what do you think of? Often thoughts of sweat, push-ups, pain, discomfort, time, energy, and muscles creep into our minds. Some people love that these words are what comes to the forefront of their minds when they think of exercise, but others may cringe at the idea and find […]
Physical activity is more important these days than ever before, and as such, it can be helpful to plan ahead for the unfortunate scenario of developing an injury that alters your ability to participate in your usual hobbies and activities. While maintaining a baseline level of activity can go a long way to help prevent […]
Injuries are a common consequence of participating in sports and other related activities, but that doesn’t mean they are completely unavoidable. Professional athletes have the luxury of having a full team of healthcare professionals to guide them through injury prevention programs, but for the rest of us, this information isn’t so readily available. Therefore, the […]
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