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DID YOU KNOW? ATHLETIC THERAPY IS COVERED BY YOUR HEALTH INSURANCE

1/10/2025

Written by: Melanie Talastas-Soriano CAT(C)

Why do you need an AT?

Athletic Therapist specialized in musculoskeletal injuries such as joint pain, muscle strain, ligament sprain to lower back, mid-back, neck and all the joints of your limbs (wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, knee joint, ankle and toes).

Athletic Therapists can assess your injury.
Can determine the cause of the injury.
Can determine the stage of rehab you are in.
Can prescribe the correct home remedies
Correct exercises specifically for you and your injury.
Create a plan for recovery.

Often, patients tell us during their assessment that they have googled their symptoms and have self-diagnosed based on the internet information. After a few exercises with no success, that is when they decide to see us. At this point, take this as a sign for you to consult your doctor and book an Athletic Therapy assessment.

Athletic Therapy is recognized by private insurance companies like Canada Life, Manitoba Blue Cross, GSC, Maximum, Desjardins to name a few.

Prior to booking your appointment, there is specific information you need to find out.

Here are the questions you need to have answered prior to booking your appointment with our clinic to avoid unnecessary cost.

Does your insurance cover Athletic Therapy?
How much are you covered per year?
How much percentage per treatment?
Do you require a doctor’s prescription?
Is your coverage combined with other health care benefits?
Is it linked to another insurance (i.e. your partner's insurance)?

This information can be found in your insurance online portal or by contacting your insurance provider. By doing this, it will eliminate complications with payments to the service provider.

Don’t let pain or uncertainty hold you back from getting the help you need. Contact Insahyu today to book your Athletic Therapy assessment.

Our experienced team is here to guide you every step of the way, helping you recover and regain your strength. Call us at 204-885-9292 or click here to book your appointment online. We can’t wait to help you on your journey to better health!

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Static Stretching vs. Dynamic Stretching

10/1/2024

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By: Samantha Ilas CAT(C)

At Insahyu Ltd. Clinic - our AT’s often ask their patients if they stretch and if they can demonstrate how they stretch (if the patient does stretch).

As Athletic Therapists, we ask many questions regarding a patient’s stretching routine

Here are some examples of why we want to know more about those stretches:

to see if the stretch is being performed correctly
is the stretch being performed
stretching the correct muscle they want to stretch
correct form as needed
provide alternate or modify the stretches
are they performing the correct type of stretch?
are they holding the stretch long enough?

Continue reading the blog post below to learn about Static and Dynamic Stretching.

Let’s begin with some definitions and background information

Flexibility = “the ability to move a joint or series of joints through full, unrestricted pain free range of motion” (Higgins, 2011).

Stretching = “any therapeutic maneuver designed to increase soft tissue mobility” (Higgins, 2011).

The Stretching Techniques listed below are used for Flexibility training:

Static Stretching
Dynamic Stretching
Ballistic Stretching
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) Stretching

Note: only 1. Static Stretching and 2. Dynamic Stretching are discussed in this blog post

1. Static Stretching
= passive + sustained movement BEYOND tissues normal range of motion

performed by practitioner, partner, or patient
slow + controlled

Parameters:

Frequency: daily; and usually used AFTER sport or physical activity
Intensity: Discomfort is ok (NO pain should be felt)
Repetitions: 2-3x
Hold: 30 seconds (each repetition)

2. Dynamic Stretching (e.g. arm circles + leg swings)
= actively moving joint(s) quickly through normal range of motion (DOES NOT go beyond limits)

multidirectional + NO static / hold phase
gradually increase speed of movements
increases blood flow to tissues

Parameters:

Frequency: used BEFORE sport or physical activity
Repetitions: 8-10x + increasing gradually the speed of movements

Before stretching (regardless of the type), here are some examples of Contraindications* to stretching:
*reasons not to stretch because it may be harmful to patient*

Acute Injury
Fracture (recent or unhealed)
Sharp Pain when performing stretch

Need help with your dynamic stretching routine? Or Are you interested in learning more about the other stretching techniques?

Regardless of what the question(s) are book an appointment with one of our Certified Athletic Therapists at Insahyu Ltd. because we’re always happy to help + love educating our patients!

Either call the clinic at 204-885-9292 or book online: https://insahyu.juvonno.com/plogin.php

See you soon,
Team Insahyu

Reference:
Higgins, Michael. Therapeutic Exercise: From Theory to Practice. F.A. Davis Company, 2011.

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Summer Stretchin'

7/28/2024

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By: Samantha Ilas CAT(C)

It’s Summer Time - Are you going on a road trip or vacation?

These things have something in common - the mode of transportation you choose to your destination requires sitting and may involve sitting for long periods of time.

Try these stretches to help decrease any aches or pains felt from sitting.

Stretching Tips:

Slowly work into the stretch, you should feel discomfort and NOT pain (STOP, if pain is felt)
Hold each stretch for 30 seconds and repeat on other side
3 repetitions (can be done throughout the day) x 1 set

Standing Glute Figure 4 Stretch

Instructions:

Find an elevated stable surface where you can rest your leg comfortably
Place the outer edge of your Left shin on the surface, creating a “4” shape
Lean forward until stretch is felt in Left glute (elevated leg)

Standing Hamstring Stretch

Instructions:

Stand up straight in front of a stool
Place your Left heel on the stool while keeping leg straight and pull your toes towards shin
Keeping your torso upright, lean your body slowly forward over your Left leg while keeping your knee straight, until you feel a stretch behind your Left thigh

Standing Calf Stretch

Instructions:

Stand in front of a wall and place both hands straight in front of you on the wall (at shoulder level)
Place Right leg forward close to the wall and Left leg behind
Keep heels on ground, slightly bend Right knee and keep Left knee straight (Left calf is being stretched)
Keep torso upright and push hips forward until stretch felt in Left calf

Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch

Instructions:

Kneel on Left knee with Left foot flat on floor
Place Right foot in front of body to create 90 angle (you can place your right hand on your right knee for support)
Tuck pelvis in and keep your back straight
Slowly lean forward until you feel gentle stretch in front of Left thigh

Have chronic pain or need a customized stretching plan for your tight spots? Book your appointment with one of our athletic therapists at insahyu.juvonno.com/plogin.php or call us at 204-885-9292.

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Summer Stretchin'

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BLOG POST

DID YOU KNOW? ATHLETIC THERAPY IS COVERED BY YOUR HEALTH INSURANCE

Static Stretching vs. Dynamic Stretching

Summer Stretchin'

Stretching Tips:

Standing Glute Figure 4 Stretch

Standing Hamstring Stretch

Standing Calf Stretch

Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch

Author

Categories

Archives

Contact Usphone: 204-885-9292

Location

Insahyu Ltd. Unit 14 - 395 Berry Street, Winnipeg, MB R3J 1N6 Tel: 204-885-9292 - Email

Athletic Therapy Winnipeg~ Rehabilitation~ Sports Injury~ Workplace Injury~ Motor Vehicle Accident~Massage Therapy~MPI Claim~WCB Claim~Reconditioning

Contact Us
phone: 204-885-9292

Insahyu Ltd.
Unit 14 - 395 Berry Street, Winnipeg, MB R3J 1N6
Tel: 204-885-9292 - Email