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Staff Highlight
Albert Chan
Albert graduated from the University of Alberta in 1996. He completed his training as a physical therapist both in Canada as well as in Australia.
Albert has experience and a special interest in orthopedic and sports injuries. In 2002, Albert successfully completed the Advanced Orthopedic Manual and Manipulative Therapy Certificate with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.
Prior to his arrival in Calgary in 2003, Albert worked at the Edmonton Garrison Canadian Forces Base Sports Medicine Clinic. Here, he worked in a multidisciplinary setting, treating both sports and occupational injuries.
As a teenager, Albert competed both provincially and nationally in the sport of badminton. His hobbies now include playing soccer and hiking with his family. |
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Welcome to the inaugral edition of Your Healthy Lifestyle. This is a complimentary monthly e-zine for our clients that focusses on injury prevention and general health tips. We hope you find it both informative and helpful. Enjoy and we look forward to your feedback!
Blair Schacterle, Owner, Nose Creek Sport Physical Therapy |
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 The Pain of SeparationHocky is a high speed contact sport and with conact comes injury. One of the most common injuries our physical therapists see in hockey players is a sholder separation caused by player being checked into arena boards, player collison, or a fall to the ice.
If you're not planning to hang up your skates in
fear of injury, you should know how to identify
shoulder injury and what to expect if it happens to
you.
Shoulder Injury Symptoms
Players with pain localized to the top of the
shoulder should check for a visible dip in the top
of their shoulder. Move the arm across the chest at
shoulder level, then behind as if reaching
backwards. If these tests result in pain, it is
likely that a joint sprain or separation has
occurred.
For first aid treatment, immediately support the
injured arm in a sling for transport. Apply ice for
15 minutes to help reduce pain and swelling. Most
importantly, see a doctor for evaluation as soon as
possible.
Recovery
Once your doctor has ruled out fractures and the
severity of the injury has been identified, initial
rehabilitation may include a period of
immobilization. Subsequently, your Nose Creek
physical therapist will apply methods such as
Ultrasound, Laser or Interferential Current to
assist the healing. We'll continue with guidance
through a series of range of motion and strengthening
exercises to speed recovery time |
Nutrition Tips for Winter
Just as it is important to stay cool and hydrated in the summer, it is equally important to stay dry and hydrated when the weather turns cold. Without the same amounts of intense sweat and heat, many coaches and parents don't realize that their players can suffer from dehydration during the cold weather months just as easily as during summer.
By way of response, a drop in body temperature stimulates the appetite and we naturally experience hunger. Thirty to sixty minutes after eating, the body generates about 10% more heat than with an empty stomach. Food's overall warming effect is known as thermogenesis. Hence, when chilled during winter exercise we tend to reach for food.
Ideas for nourishment at half time to warm our players and keep them hydrated should include heated mulled cider with warm oatmeal, steaming broth or soup. The warm food added to the thermogenic effect of eating contributes to rapid warmth and recovery. Although this should not replace water, the high liquid choice will also assist with hydration.
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Gift Certificates
Massage Gift Certificates are available for half hour or full 1 hour sessions. The gift of massage offers therapeutic trigger point release, relaxation of muscular tension, and improved body function through increased circulation. A great alternative gift idea. After all who doesn't need a massage?
Running Evaluation Gift Certificates are a suitable gift for the competitive runner and for the person looking to improve their fitness level. Benefits include correcting muscle imbalances and running style, the opportunity to learn about prevention and also to learn injury specific exercises and running drills to help you run your best.
Give the gift of good health! |
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