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THE INSTIL PHYSIO BLOG
A constantly growing and evolving collection of professional perspectives on physiotherapy, health, sports performance and rehabilitation, acupuncture and personal wellbeing for female athletes.
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Athlete Performance and Menstrual Cycles: Shifting the Conversation for Better Athlete Support
Exploring the impact of menstrual cycles on athletic performance and advocating for personalized support over phase-based training.
Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, MCISc AHCP SEM, BScHK(hons),
Oct 24, 20245 min read
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Shaping the Narrative: Why Our Conversations About Female Athletes and ACL Tears Matter
Frustrated with messaging that portrays female athletes as fragile when we talk about ACL tears? Time to change the narrative.
Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, MCISc AHCP SEM, BScHK(hons),
Jul 18, 20246 min read
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C-section Rehab: What I recommend and want you to know
A detailed blog about what I recommend for c-section rehab postpartum.
Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, MCISc AHCP SEM, BScHK(hons),
May 16, 202411 min read
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We're Back: She Moves Virtual 2022!
Happy New Year! To start this year off with the health and performance of female athletes at the forefront, we're running a FREE virtual...
Instil Physio
Jan 9, 20221 min read
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She Moves: Empowering Female-Focused Fitness and Sport Performance
As girls are advancing their athletic participation and often choosing a sport to focus on, it coincides with puberty or is just...
Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, MCISc AHCP SEM, BScHK(hons),
Mar 2, 20214 min read
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Track It, Train Smarter: Optimize training, recovery and injury rehab for the female athlete
Tracking your menstrual cycle has become increasingly popular for fertility and health reasons and is now gaining some traction as a...
Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, MCISc AHCP SEM, BScHK(hons),
Feb 13, 20219 min read
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Energy Crisis for the Female Athlete: RED-S & the Female Athlete Triad.
RED-S stands for Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport, and I’m guessing that a lot of you probably haven’t heard of it. How about the...
Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, MCISc AHCP SEM, BScHK(hons),
Feb 12, 20216 min read
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Acute Inflammation: Friend or Foe? To seek treatment or not?
When is inflammation good? And when is it a problem? When should you seek care for your injuries?
Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, MCISc AHCP SEM, BScHK(hons),
Sep 15, 20204 min read
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Supporting the Female Athlete: What is Female Sports Medicine?
What is Female Sports Medicine? Did you know there is no definition? Learn why there needs to be and what information we do have to help.
Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, MCISc AHCP SEM, BScHK(hons),
Aug 11, 20205 min read
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How We Can Use Neurofunctional Electro-Acupuncture in the Treatment of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Here is an article that I wrote for the Canadian Contemporary Acupuncture Association's newsletter. I have included a PDF version at the...
Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, MCISc AHCP SEM, BScHK(hons),
Jun 19, 20201 min read
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Female Sports Medicine at Instil Physio
A field of rehabilitation science that is dedicated to the treatment and prevention of sports specific injuries relating to female...
Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, MCISc AHCP SEM, BScHK(hons),
May 26, 20204 min read
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Strength & Conditioning, Movement and Exercise at Instil Physio.
At Instil Physio, we empower and arm individuals with the tools to move well and be well for life. Our services do not end in the...
Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, MCISc AHCP SEM, BScHK(hons),
May 26, 20201 min read
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Neurofunctional Electro-Acupuncture
At Instil Physio, our Neurofunctional Practitioner is trained in neurofunctional electroacupuncture. We use this modality to effectively...
Instil Physio
May 26, 20202 min read
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Neurofunctional Medicine Approach at Instil Physio
At Instil Physio, we are trained in a neurofunctional medicine approach* and are referred to as Neurofunctional Practitioners. A...
Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, MCISc AHCP SEM, BScHK(hons),
May 26, 20202 min read
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Physiotherapy Can Help in Many Ways
Movement and Exercise Instruction An integral part of any rehabilitation or strength and conditioning program is to know how to properly...
Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, MCISc AHCP SEM, BScHK(hons),
May 26, 20203 min read
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Performance Care for Youth Athletes
Provides athletes up to age 25 with: Integrative rehabilitation of sports related injuries A plan for injury prevention and optimization...
Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, MCISc AHCP SEM, BScHK(hons),
May 26, 20202 min read
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Why Performance Care is for Everyone
The concept was created for high performing athletes to keep their physical function optimal in order to push their bodies to the limit...
Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, MCISc AHCP SEM, BScHK(hons),
May 26, 20202 min read
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NUTRITION for RECOVERY & PERFORMANCE
Learn about the role of nutrition in recovery and performance. There are some key vitamins and minerals needed for optimal performance.
Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, MCISc AHCP SEM, BScHK(hons),
Feb 26, 20206 min read
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Part 2: Hormones and Your Cycle: What is ABNORMAL?
What are signs that your period is abnormal? And how an abnormal or unhealthy period can be affecting your performance and recovery.
Instil Physio
Jan 20, 20205 min read
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Part 1: Hormones and your cycle: What is normal?
Did you know that we, as females, have a monthly report card for our health? Learn what it is and why is so important.
Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, MCISc AHCP SEM, BScHK(hons),
Jan 6, 20203 min read
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