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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 for female athletes.
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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...
Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, MCISc AHCP SEM, BScHK(hons),
Feb 13, 20219 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?
Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, MCISc AHCP SEM, BScHK(hons),
Sep 15, 20204 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.
Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, MCISc AHCP SEM, BScHK(hons),
Aug 11, 20205 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...
Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, MCISc AHCP SEM, BScHK(hons),
May 26, 20201 min read
Neurofunctional Electro-Acupuncture
At Instil Physio, our Neurofunctional Practitioner is trained in neurofunctional electroacupuncture. We use this modality to effectively...
Instil Physio
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...
Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, MCISc AHCP SEM, BScHK(hons),
May 26, 20202 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...
Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, MCISc AHCP SEM, BScHK(hons),
May 26, 20203 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...
Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, MCISc AHCP SEM, BScHK(hons),
May 26, 20202 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...
Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, MCISc AHCP SEM, BScHK(hons),
May 26, 20203 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.
Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, MCISc AHCP SEM, BScHK(hons),
Feb 26, 20206 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.
Instil Physio
Feb 12, 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.
Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, MCISc AHCP SEM, BScHK(hons),
Jan 6, 20203 min read
Bringing Light to RED-S
No, we aren’t talking about Cincinnati’s MLB team. We are talking about an energy problem.
Instil Physio
Dec 27, 20194 min read
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...
Instil Physio
Dec 2, 20193 min read
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...
Instil Physio
Nov 25, 20195 min read
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...
Instil Physio
Apr 12, 20183 min read
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...
Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, MCISc AHCP SEM, BScHK(hons),
Sep 22, 20175 min read
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...
Instil Physio
Jul 21, 20174 min read
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...
Instil Physio
Jun 9, 20173 min read
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