Global Physiotherapy Sherwood Park Inc.

02/02/2026

Fall Prevention is this week's Health Fact Monday!⚖️🚶‍♂️

Outdoor winter activities improve mental and physical health. Edmonton is one of Canada's sunniest cities. We have an average of 325 sunny days per year and that includes the winter!

Reducing stress, improving fitness, vitamin D, alertness, and well-being are some of the many benefits of enjoying the outdoors.

Don't let a fear of falling prevent your outdoor enjoyment. Global Physiotherapy has advanced balance and fall prevention treatments offered by Ashlin Chamberlain.

01/30/2026

Canadian Trivia Friday! 🏒

On January 26, 1917, the National Hockey League was formed. Go Oilers Go!

On January 28, 1976, the federal government purchased Canadair. 🛩️🛫


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01/28/2026

How can advanced dry needling or Gunn IMS reduce hip pain?

Leasa, Yvonne, and Cindy are all certified Gunn IMS practitioners. Ashlin uses advanced dry needling techniques as well. Advanced dry needling and IMS are used to cause a reflex and chemical change in the muscle to improve the length of tight hip muscles. Improved muscle flexibility reduces pain and increases the overall joint motion.

IMS will include the back and the deep hip rotator muscles. These respond extremely well to IMS. Don't suffer from hip pain when you change positions from sitting to standing. Global Physiotherapy Sherwood Park's treatment and exercise plans can help.

Learn more at https://globalphysiotherapy.com/physiotherapy-center-treatments/gunn-intramuscular-stimulation-ims/

01/26/2026

Health Fact Monday!

What is thumb osteoarthritis? The thumb is used constantly in everyday life. The joint at the base of the thumb will become stiff and painful with gripping and pinching. A thickening of the joint can also occur.

How can we help reduce thumb pain at Global Physiotherapy Sherwood Park. Yvonne Keats is using local laser therapy to reduce pain and promote improved blood supply to the thumb joint.

Learn more about arthritis pain relief at https://globalphysiotherapy.com/physiotherapy-center-services/arthritis/

01/23/2026

Canadian Trivia Friday!

On January 22, 1878, the secret ballot and simultaneous voting were used for the first time in Canada.

On January 24, 1952, Vincent Massey was the first Canadian-born governor general to be appointed.

Today was a politics trivia day. Have a great weekend!

01/21/2026

How can Global Physiotherapy reduce lying on the side hip pain?


Hip pain is often caused by muscle tightness and weakness. The first step is to evaluate the motion of the hip. Jeri Williams is using a goniometer to measure hip rotation. Jeri has many advanced courses to help her with the assessment and treatment planning to resolve hip pain.

01/20/2026

Headaches holding you back? 🌿 Discover how dry needling targets muscle tension to ease pain and restore balance.

Tension headaches can turn even a good day into a struggle. If you’ve been searching for an effective way to manage this pain, dry needling for headaches may offer lasting relief. This physiotherapy technique targets muscle tension at its source, helping you feel better and get back to your day. A...

01/19/2026

Health Fact Monday!

What is osteoarthritis of the hip? The first sign can be stiffness of the joint and tightness of the muscles surrounding the hip. As the problem gets worse, pain can be experienced, in particular when lying on the side for sleep.


What can improve hip arthritis? Learning exercises to improve flexibility and strength make a difference in the ability to walk and stand without pain.

Gunn IMS or advanced dry needling are treatments often used to assist patients of Global Physiotherapy be able to do exercises and activities pain-free.

01/16/2026

Canadian Trivia Friday!

On January 16, 1965, Prime Minister Pearson and President Johnson signed the Canada-US Automotive Agreement. This established conditional free trade for passenger cars, trucks, buses, tires, and automotive parts.

On January 15, 1915, the last spike was driven on the Canadian Northern Pacific Railway at Basque, BC.

How's that for transportation trivia! Did you learn about the Canadian railway project in social studies? Cindy had to do a major project on this topic, back in the day...

01/14/2026

How can Global Physiotherapy Sherwood Park reduce knee pain?

The goals include the following:
1. Being able to squat and get up with adequate muscle strength
2. Decrease swelling and pain with near-infrared and red light therapy
3. Establish a long-term exercise program for the lower body
Jeri Williams is using red light therapy to reduce knee arthritis swelling as part of a complete physiotherapy treatment plan.

01/12/2026

Health Fact Monday!

This month the focus is on the different types of arthritis. Osteoarthritis is the wear and tear of the weight-bearing joints of the body. The hip and knee are the joints most often affected.


Osteoarthritis can develop over time after an injury, due to constant stress on certain areas of the cartilage from work or posture. It is surprising to note that being sedentary can contribute to joint changes.

How can we prevent joint osteoarthritis? Be active. Move all of your joints through their full motion. Keep strong muscles.


The old saying: "Motion is Lotion" means that motion will stimulate the normal synovial fluid to help the cartilage remain healthy and resilient.

Call for a Global Physiotherapy assessment to help reduce the risk of osteoarthritis. If you know that you have arthritis, we have excellent treatment options to decrease pain and improve mobility.

01/10/2026

Neck pain slowing you down? 🌀 Discover how aging impacts neck pain and how physiotherapy can help you stay active and strong.

Global Physiotherapy offers expert pain management for car injuries—restore mobility, reduce discomfort, and heal safely.