North Star Athletic Therapy Ltd.

Walking or running stairs can be a great way to sneak in some exercise.

To make it more challenging, suggests taking steps two at a time and/or adding in upper body exercises, like push-ups, when you get to the top.

She's putting the Edmonton stairwells on her get to do list this summer.

Here's a list of stairs in the area for you to try: Royal Glenora Stairs, Promenade Boulevard, Wolf Willow, Patricia Ravine Trail , Grandview Stairs, Hermitage Park.

Have you ever tweaked something, and thought, "I'll just wait and see if it goes away?"

Without intervention, those things end up changing your movement patterns and can lead to longer down time.

Try conservatively managing it on your own with gentle stretching, light strengthening, heat or ice where appropriate. If it sticks around, or you aren't sure where to start, book an assessment.

The sooner you address something, the sooner you can do all the things you love.

*FUN FACT* In many professional sports, a measurable decrease in performance, even in the absence of pain, can trigger that an athlete has some prehabilitative work to do.

Despite the name, Athletic Therapy is not only for competitive athletes.

We use the science used in sports medicine that has been trusted to elite athletes for years to keep you doing as much as you can safely do, while working on the areas that give you pain.

Whether it is for pain or performance, try the difference an AT can make by chatting with us here, or booking online via the 🔗 in our bio.

Looking good! 👀

This custom, multi-instability brace is fitting right in at its new home.

Thanks for the 📸!

Thinking of getting out on the road for a run now that the sidewalks are clearing?

While it can be tempting to just lace up and go, your body will thank you for taking a few moments to prepare it.

Try 1-3 rounds of these:
•Roll out the tension in your feet.
•Use a towel to strengthen your foot and ankle (pull, moving it sideways, etc).
•Calf Raises
•Toe Taps
•Clamshells
•Glute bridges
•Resisted (or not) knee drives.

BONUS--add some upper and lower body twists to your warm-up for an even better prep.

🏃‍♀️Looking for more tips? Book with one of our ATs online, or give us a call at (780) 221-5058.

Happy International Women's Day to this powerhouse, and Ashley recovering at home!!

Vicky is an incredibly talented and knowledgeable therapist, that also has certification in strength and conditioning, pre & postnatal fitness, and a degree in human nutrition.

When she is away from the office, you can often find her at the rink working hockey. 🏒

Want to schedule an appointment with her? Give us a call at (780) 221-5058 or book online via the link in our bio.

When used in combination with a rehab program, bracing can be a great way to protect a joint or reduce pain during activity.

A quality custom knee brace like this one is measured and made specifically for you, and comes with a lifetime warranty on its frame and hinges.

To schedule a consult to see if one might be appropriate for you, or be measured for a brace, give us a call at (780) 221-5058.

We will be closed this family day Monday.

💻 Check out our schedule online to schedule your upcoming appointments.

Want to limit your injury potential?

📣 Don't skip your warm-up and cool down.

📣 Cross train. Your activity or sport is not enough--those movements need support.

📣 Incorporate mobility and core work consistently.

📣 Take rest days!! If your body does not get a chance to recover and rebuild, your performance will decrease.

Ask your Athletic Therapist for more tips, or get an assessment to see where your imbalances are in your body.

Our current logo turned 8 today 😯

3 reasons to book your session with

🥇You've got chronic pain or a new injury and aren't sure how to get rid of it.

🥈You're ready to get focused on a fitness or strength training routine and need guidance.*

🥉Your health habits are all over the place and need a coach to help you fine tune your food and activity.

Her schedule is filling up to the end of the year, so book your spot ASAP! Online or call us at (780)221-5058.

*you might know her for performance training, but she's also specially trained in pre/postnatal fitness 🙌

🎶Donnn't say I didn't, say I didn't warn ya...🎶

Every year when late Nov-December hits, our phones light up like a Christmas tree, and while we appreciate it, we cannot always accomodate the number of sessions people want to use up around the holidays.

Here's what to do⤵
▶Check your benefits balances early.
▶Speak with your AT and see what is appropriate for your treatment plan.
▶Schedule in advance to avoid a waitlist.

Do you have trouble getting going in the morning? Are you stiff or sore?

Try starting your day reaching for a water before the coffee, and incorporating movement into your morning routine. We find it sets us up for a more focused, pain free day 🙌

Test out some or all of these:
▶Cat/Cow
▶Child's Pose or Hip Rocking
▶Book Opening
▶Foam rolling and/or stretching tight areas (ie. hip flexors, neck, chest, glutes).
..and then the ☕!

In clinic we kept seeing similar stories of people wanting to get active, but every time you got going you got hurt or re-injured from beginning too far above your fitness level & health history.

There needed to be something for you that wasn't full on therapy and wasn't a crazy fitness plan off the internet. It needed to start from scratch, build a solid base, AND progress all of your fitness goals, so we made it!
kucher started it off years ago with her in office prehabilitation classes, and eventually built it into an online program to be able to help more people gain confidence in their abilities and work on a pain free life.

After years of testing it out, she's finally ready to share it with even more people as she steps back from treating in office.

If the above sounds like you, leave us a 👋 and we will reach out with more information.

If you missed it in our stories yesterday, as we welcome Chris into the office, Ashley will be returning to online sessions and programs only as of October 4th when she makes changes due to a regression in her recovery.

▶If you are currently booked with Ashley before that date, nothing has changed, and you will see her as scheduled 🙌

▶If you are a previous client of Ashley's and are wondering who you should see in office in her absence, email her at [email protected] or feel free to call or text any questions (780)221-5058.

Look who's coming back to the clinic in October! 🙋

▶.kucher will be taking clients on select mornings starting October 6th, and his schedule is now live online via the link in our bio.

🏋Chris' specialty lies in high performance and return to activity rehabilitation, but is looking forward to helping all of our clients meet their lifestyle goals.

Written by our very own Chris Kucher 🚒

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Just a reminder 🤓

Wishing Shun all the best as he moves to Ontario this week. We have been so lucky to have you as part of the team all these years and will miss you dearly.

will be taking over the afternoon and evening sessions, along with some Saturdays starting in September.

Masks will be mandatory as of Friday, September 3rd for all indoor spaces in Edmonton. As a reminder, we continue to highly reccomend them during your sessions with us leading up to this change.

News: Face covering bylaw reactivated; masks required across city https://conta.cc/2WCdk4w

Effective September 3, 2021, wearing a mask or face covering will be mandatory in all indoor public places in Edmonton including publicly accessible areas of businesses, retail shops and City facilities.

Masks continue to be mandatory on transit, transit centres and LRT stations, and in taxis and vehicles for hire.

This bylaw will be in place until December 31 or until active cases drop below 100 per 100,000 for 10 straight days.

A list of supports and information that will assist businesses and the general public can be found at edmonton.ca/masks.

Get to know 💙
Vicky rowed varsity and swam for the club team at her university in Nova Scotia.

She recently joined a rowing club here in Edmonton 🚣 and will be in clinic afternoons and evenings this fall for Athletic Therapy, training and health coaching.

Are you looking to book in with Ashley?

Her reduced schedule will be continuing into the fall as she continues to build on her recovery, but there are three ways to work with her:

🥇In person sessions for returning clients and all custom knee brace consults.
🥈Video assessment and treatment sessions for both new and returning clients.
🥉Distance therapy & exercise programs (6 weeks of home programming combined with video sessions) for all client types.

For more information on which route is best for you, or to save your spot, give us a call or text at (780)221-5058.

"Do I need to be injured to come see you?" It's one of the most commonly asked questions we get when people find Athletic Therapy in their benefit coverage.

If you're thinking in strict terms of a new or chronic glaring injury, then the answer is no.

AT's are specialists in movement, and returning people to active lifestyles using hands on treatment techniques and exercise, so if you're feeling stiff or sore, or could have any limitations keeping your performance from being its best, you can also see us for that.

Some people work with us to PREVENT injury, to maintain independent lives through strength training as they age, and even for maintenance to live painfree similarly to having a regular massage.

How can we help you?

Movement truly is medicine 👇

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The many health benefits of physical activity - Your Life in Full Motion Learn about the many physical and mental health benefits regular physical activity can provide.

Some sweet new custom knee braces 😎