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.

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

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

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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Supporting the Female Athlete: What is Female Sports Medicine?

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 3, 2020
2 min

We have some big Changes !

Big changes at Instil Physio.

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Strength & Conditioning, Movement and Exercise at Instil Physio.

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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Neurofunctional Medicine Approach at Instil Physio

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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Performance Care for the High Performing Athlete

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

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

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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Don't Settle - An Athlete's Perspective.

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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MUST READ: Iron Deficiency and The Female Athlete.What you don’t know about IRON but probably should

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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Allie Bisset, RMT

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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Consider the Connections: Fascia links systems upon systems

Stacey Carswell, Fascial Stretch TherapistTM

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

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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