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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
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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...
Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, MCISc AHCP SEM, BScHK(hons),
Feb 12, 20216 min read
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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
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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...
Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, MCISc AHCP SEM, BScHK(hons),
May 26, 20204 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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