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.

Athlete Performance and Menstrual Cycles: Shifting the Conversation for Better Athlete Support

Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, MCISc AHCP SEM, BScHK(hons),

Oct 235 min read

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.

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Shaping the Narrative: Why Our Conversations About Female Athletes and ACL Tears Matter

Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, MCISc AHCP SEM, BScHK(hons),

Jul 186 min read

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.

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She Moves: Empowering Female-Focused Fitness and Sport Performance

Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, MCISc AHCP SEM, BScHK(hons),

Mar 2, 20214 min read

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...

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Track It, Train Smarter: Optimize training, recovery and injury rehab for the female athlete

Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, MCISc AHCP SEM, BScHK(hons),

Feb 13, 20219 min read

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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Energy Crisis for the Female Athlete: RED-S & the Female Athlete Triad.

Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, MCISc AHCP SEM, BScHK(hons),

Feb 12, 20216 min read

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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Acute Inflammation: Friend or Foe? To seek treatment or not?

Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, MCISc AHCP SEM, BScHK(hons),

Sep 15, 20204 min read

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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Supporting the Female Athlete: What is Female Sports Medicine?

Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, MCISc AHCP SEM, BScHK(hons),

Aug 11, 20205 min read

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, MCISc AHCP SEM, BScHK(hons),

May 26, 20204 min read

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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Strength & Conditioning, Movement and Exercise at Instil Physio.

Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, MCISc AHCP SEM, BScHK(hons),

May 26, 20201 min read

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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Instil Physio

May 26, 20202 min read

Neurofunctional Electro-Acupuncture

At Instil Physio, our Neurofunctional Practitioner is trained in neurofunctional electroacupuncture. We use this modality to effectively...

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Neurofunctional Medicine Approach at Instil Physio

Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, MCISc AHCP SEM, BScHK(hons),

May 26, 20202 min read

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, MCISc AHCP SEM, BScHK(hons),

May 26, 20203 min read

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, MCISc AHCP SEM, BScHK(hons),

May 26, 20202 min read

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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Performance Care for the High Performing Athlete

Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, MCISc AHCP SEM, BScHK(hons),

May 26, 20203 min read

Performance Care for the High Performing Athlete

The High Performance Athlete Care Program: High performance sports place a unique set of demands on an athlete’s body. A body must be...

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Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, MCISc AHCP SEM, BScHK(hons),

May 26, 20202 min read

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, MCISc AHCP SEM, BScHK(hons),

Feb 26, 20206 min read

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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Instil Physio

Feb 12, 20203 min read

Post-Exercise Recovery and Performance

Your recovery practices can either enhance or mitigate the effects of your training. Sleep and nutrition are two key areas to understand.

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Part 2: Hormones and Your Cycle: What is ABNORMAL?

Instil Physio

Jan 20, 20205 min read

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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Part 1: Hormones and your cycle: What is normal?

Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, MCISc AHCP SEM, BScHK(hons),

Jan 6, 20203 min read

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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Instil Physio

Dec 27, 20194 min read

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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