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INTENTION PHYSIOTHERAPY AND MOVEMENT
Private practice Physical Therapy clinic in Lacombe AB offering one-on-one, individualized care.

We provide a variety of physical therapy services to suit your needs. Please explore the clinic website to find out more!

11/26/2025

▪ The SHOULDER ▪ Pt.2

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The shoulder has three bone to bone joints and one “false” joint or "floating" joint.

▪ The Sternoclavicular (SC) Joint - where the sternum meets the clavicle (collarbone).

▪ The Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint - where the clavicle meets the acromion process of the scapula (shoulder blade).

▪ The Glenohumeral Joint - a ball and socket joint where the humerus (upper arm bone) meets the scapula.

▪ And finally, the Scapulothoracic Joint, which isn’t a traditional joint where two bones meet along with cartilage and ligaments. Instead this “joint” is an articulation point where the scapula glides over the rib cage (thorax). It is stabilized by muscles and is integral to the function of the shoulder.

11/20/2025

▪ The SHOULDER ▪

Did you know your shoulder only consists of 3 bones?

The scapula (your shoulder blade), the clavicle (your collarbone), and the humerus (your upper arm bone).

Such a simple structure, with only 4 joints, that requires a team of ligaments, tendons and muscles to support its extensive range of motion.

The shoulder is also the most common joint for dislocations in the human body!

11/13/2025

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New BLOG post
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Let's talk OA (Osteoarthritis), and reducing inflammation.
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Head to intentionphysio.com to read more! 💻

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11/11/2025

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Arthritis management is not a "one size fits all".
Some of the following things have been shown to contribute to reduced inflammation, which in turn can support a reduction in OA symptom severity.
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🥗 Nutrition - Mediterranean diet
🏋️‍♀️ Exercise - cardiovascular activity as well as strengthening with a focus on alignment
💊 Medications, supplements - omega 3's, vitamin D, tumeric
*speak with your physician, pharmacist, or nurse practitioner
🧘‍♂️ Lifestyle - stress reduction (which can play a role in inflammation)

11/05/2025

Thank you!
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Your support means the world to us here at Intention Physiotherapy & Movement.
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▪Thank you for sharing our information with your friends, family, neighbours and coworkers!
▪Thank you for your google reviews.
▪Thank you for being a bright spot in our day and going along this journey with us!

📍 intentionphysio.com

11/01/2025

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Check out our earlier post from this week for a couple easy tips on managing neck pain and posture!

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10/29/2025

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Do you find your neck gets sore with lots of screen time ❓

Things that might help ➡

🍂 Making frequent postural changes.
- "Your next posture is your best posture"

🍂 Cervical Retraction Exercises
- these help to strengthen the deep muscles at the front of the neck, and you should also feel a gentle stretch at the back of your neck.

10/22/2025

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This week we are sharing some info about another modality used in physical therapy practice:

➡️ TAPING

▪ Head to intentionphysio.com to learn more 📖

10/15/2025

😅 Have you ever wondered why relief after your physiotherapy appointment is not lasting as long as you'd hoped?

This can be for many reasons! A few key factors to consider ➡
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How chronic is your condition?
A muscle or joint that has been unhappy for an extended period of time will often require a longer time period to calm down, heal, and re-build strength.
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Are you reducing movements or tasks that may be keeping tissue irritated?
Often times this does not need to be a forever thing, but allowing your body a window of time where aggravating exercises or movements are reduced can allow for quicker changes.
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Are you doing your exercises?
While your physiotherapy appointments are important, what you are doing in between appointments is equally important.
Ensure that you are consistent with your exercises and pain management treatments that your physiotherapist assigns you. Those programs are designed to work in tandem with your treatment sessions to move your progress forward!
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10/09/2025

📍 Gentle reminder - 10 weeks left for 2025 bookings 📍

If there are aches and pains you have been putting off, or if the time has just got away... here is your reminder.

🍃 Some conditions such as tendinopathy, radicular pain, or more chronic conditions can take 10+ weeks of treatment and exercise to resolve.

🍂 Book your appointment today and get started!

10/06/2025

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Did you know continually carrying your wallet or purse in the same pocket or off the same shoulder could potentially be causing you pain?

🍂 Carrying your wallet in the same pocket and sitting it on it can create a multitude of problems. Including increased pressure on the sciatic nerve, muscle imbalances in the hips, pelvic tilt issues, among others.

🍂 Similar issues can be caused when carrying a bag or purse on the same shoulder day in and day out. It can effect your overall posture, and create tension or pain in the muscles of the shoulders and neck.

🍂 The best practice to avoid these issues is to switch sides regularly.
Set your bag or purse down when you have the opportunity. Remove your wallet from your pocket when sitting or driving. Lighten your bag, or only carry essentials (leave the kitchen sink at home 😅).

10/01/2025

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Glute release and reset!
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If your low back is feeling tight, if you've been sitting a lot today, or if you just need to do a couple minutes of breathing

➡ cue- glute stretches

* not hip-replacement friendly (but we can always provide alternatives in clinic!)

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Lacombe, AB

Website

https://intentionphysiotherapyandmovement.janeapp.com/#staff_member/1, https://www.intentionphysio.com/

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