Exercise

Kinesiology

Kinesiology is the science of human movement, applying the latest evidence based medicine principles to preserve and enhance human movement in all settings and populations. It is a multidisciplinary science that strives to be the leader in prevention of injury and chronic disease. Integral kinesiologists employ exercise as the tool for management of injury and chronic disease and are dedicated to improving athletic performance, health and the overall quality of life.

As university trained professionals, kinesiologists can help prevent and reduce the risk factors for some of the most common serious medical conditions that affect Canadians, such as coronary heart disease and diabetes. Integral kinesiologists know that exercise and physical activity are keys to a healthy life. This helps you recover from your injury properly and helps you move better, live longer and be healthier.

Integral Physiotherapy is well set up, clean and friendly. I had to bring my 5-month old with me to the appointment and the staff played with her, held her and even helped give her a bottle! Adam is exceptionally knowledgeable, thorough and helpful. Integral gave me my exercises, sent me an email and provide an app to follow as well. I would highly recommend their services to anyone.

Andrea Church

Who could benefit from kinesiology?

Integral kinesiologists are human movement specialists who work with everyone from high performance athletes to deskbound workers to people dealing with persistent pain. Nearly every client we see can improve their performance, function and well being across physical parameters through improved movement and exercise. Integral kinesiologists use exercise in the management of injury and chronic disease. They are experts in preventing and managing musculoskeletal disorders, which account for a significant amount of lost–time injuries in Alberta. With life expectancy increasing, Kinesiology can enhance the quality of your later years by helping to maintain health and prevent injury. The involvement of an Integral kinesiologist leads to healthier daily living, faster recovery, less pain, safer work places and enhanced sport performance!

What conditions can kinesiology treat?

The work of an Integral kinesiologist can benefit the following health issues:

• High performance athletes
• People suffering from a disease such as high blood pressure or diabetes
• People preparing for or recovering from surgery
• Fall prevention for seniors
• Non-specific low back pain
• Muscular strengthening
• Anyone wanting to improve their overall health

How many treatments do I need?

The number of treatments depends of the type and severity of your condition and on how diligent you are at performing your home exercise regime. However, we find that as few as a couple of visits can make a dramatic improvement!