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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. 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 26
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

Feb 12
3 min

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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Kristin Bignell, PT, MScPT, BScES(hons), CMAG

Jan 20
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
4 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 water. It didn’t tak...

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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 deficiency (ID)) is...

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