THE INSTIL PHYSIO BLOG
A constantly growing and evolving collection of professional perspectives on physiotherapy, health, sports performance and rehabilitation, acupuncture and personal wellbeing. Look for new posts by the Instil Physio team and community every two weeks.
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Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, BScHK(hons), CMAG
- Feb 13
- 9 min
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...
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Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, BScHK(hons), CMAG
- Feb 13
- 6 min
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...
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Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, BScHK(hons), CMAG, CSCS
- Sep 15, 2020
- 4 min
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?
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Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, BScHK(hons), CMAG
- Aug 12, 2020
- 5 min
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.
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Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, BScHK(hons), CMAG
- Jun 19, 2020
- 1 min
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...
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Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, BScHK(hons), CMAG
- May 26, 2020
- 4 min
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...
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Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, BScHK(hons), CMAG
- May 26, 2020
- 1 min
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...
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Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, BScHK(hons), CMAG
- May 26, 2020
- 2 min
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...
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Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, BScHK(hons), CMAG
- May 26, 2020
- 3 min
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...
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Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, BScHK(hons), CMAG
- May 26, 2020
- 2 min
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...
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Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, BScHK(hons), CMAG
- May 26, 2020
- 2 min
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...
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Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, BScHK(hons), CMAG
- Feb 26, 2020
- 6 min
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.
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Kristin Bignell, PT, MScPT, BScES(hons), CMAG
- Jan 20, 2020
- 5 min
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.
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Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, BScHK(hons), CMAG
- Jan 6, 2020
- 3 min
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.
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Kristin Bignell, PT, MScPT, BScES(hons), CMAG
- Dec 27, 2019
- 4 min
Bringing Light to RED-S
No, we aren’t talking about Cincinnati’s MLB team. We are talking about an energy problem.
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Haylie Burton - Athlete
- Dec 2, 2019
- 3 min
Don't Settle - An Athlete's Perspective.
Sport has always been a large part of my life. Born and raised into the swimming world, I found a lifelong love and appreciation for the...
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Kristin Bignell, PT, MScPT, BScES(hons), CMAG
- Nov 25, 2019
- 5 min
MUST READ: Iron Deficiency and The Female Athlete.What you don’t know about IRON but probably should
Unexplained pain? Stubborn injuries? Fatigue? Weakness? Decreased endurance? Decreased performance? Did you know that low iron (i.e. iron...
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Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, BScHK(hons), CMAG
- Sep 22, 2017
- 5 min
Female athletes leaking urine? What?
I think it’s fair to say we are now aware that incontinence in women postpartum is common (but not normal). However, many are not aware...
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