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.

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

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

How We Can Use Neurofunctional Electro-Acupuncture in the Treatment of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Here is an article that I wrote for the Canadian Contemporary Acupuncture Association's newsletter. I have included a PDF version at the...

Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, MCISc AHCP SEM, BScHK(hons),

Jun 19, 20201 min read

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

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

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

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