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, 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 11, 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
- 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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Instil Physio
- May 26, 2020
- 2 min
Neurofunctional Electro-Acupuncture
At Instil Physio, our Neurofunctional Practitioner is trained in neurofunctional electroacupuncture. We use this modality to effectively...
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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
- 3 min
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, 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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Instil Physio
- Feb 12, 2020
- 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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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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Instil Physio
- 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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Instil Physio
- 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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Instil Physio
- Apr 12, 2018
- 3 min
Who is Instil Physio for????
Deciding if its appropriate to seek treatment for discomfort or dysfunction in your body can be tricky. A lot of people are under the...
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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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Instil Physio
- Jul 21, 2017
- 4 min
Consider the Connections: Fascia links systems upon systems
Whether you are in the gym training, seeing your Massage Therapist, seeing your Physiotherapist or “Googling” your symptoms, talk about...
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Instil Physio
- Jun 9, 2017
- 3 min
Let’s Talk Modern Medical Acupuncture
I’ll admit that when I first committed to learning more about acupuncture, I had my doubts. I partly expected to be learning a theory...
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