Send us a short testimonial with a photo showing an accomplishment or a challenge you took up following your treatments. You could win an Action Sport Physio gift card.

We will also publish the big winner's picture and text in our Action-Reaction newsletter in the fall.

To participate, simply email us your photo and text to info@actionsportphysio.com
before July 31st, 2011.

Our gift cards are now available in all Action Sport Physio clinics 

As part of the festivities of its 20th anniversary, the St-Bruno Action Sport Physio clinic will be holding a fundraising event for the benefit of the Charles-Bruneau Foundation.

This even will take place at the clinic on August 6th, 2011 from noon to 5 pm and will include:

- a bike parade for 5 to 7 year old kids
- a 1 km race for 8 to 10 year olds
- 30 stationary bikes to raise funds

The event will end with a Great nocturnal run, featuring cyclists from various categories: senior elite, junior elite and master A-B-C.

 Read the press release (in French)

 
July 9th and 10th - Ride to Conquer Cancer, ASP Montreal-West

July 13th - Héma-Québec Blood Drive, ASP West Island 

August 6th - Cycling fundraising event, ASP St-Bruno 

 
Before starting physiotherapy, I was limping and had a strain on my calf muscle. My pain was an 8 on 10. After a few treatments with Emilie Belley at ASP St-Leonard, my pain has decreased to 1 on 10 and I am 100% better! I am back to playing soccer and doing all my activities.

Patient: Vince
Therapist: Emilie Belley, pt
Clinic: St-Leonard

Racquet Sports

It is our pleasure to launch a new series on stretches and warm-ups to do before playing your favorite sports. Our first "step by step" illustrated card features raquet sports. Click on the image to learn these steps.

Cycling - Let's Ride!

Have you started cycling again, and the aches started along with it? Are you feeling pain in your thighs, wrists, calves, knees and neck? Be careful, after this never ending winter, becoming physically active too quickly can lead to injury!

Did you know that on average, a cyclist pedals more than 5000 revolutions per hour? Overuse injuries are frequent among cyclists who increase too quickly their exercise duration and intensity too quickly.
 
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On Running with Éric Boucher, physiotherapist and co-owner of the Vaudreuil-Dorion and the Valleyfield Action Sport Physio clinics

What is the most important thing to keep in mind when someone starts to run?
 
The most important thing is to start running gradually. It is important to not rely solely on your cardiovascular capacities, but to also quantify the mechanical stress on the lower extremities. If your body is not already adapted to this stress (impact) and you progress too quickly, the risk of injury increases.
 

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The Heart Truth: Exercise for a Healthy Heart

According to Health Canada, cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in adult Canadian men and women. A sedentary (inactive) lifestyle is the biggest cause of heart disease. Fortunately, this is something we can change.

Regular exercise can:

- Strengthen your heart and cardiovascular system
- Lower blood pressure
- Improve muscle tone and strength
- Strengthen bones
- Improve oxygen circulation in the body
- Increase your stamina, so you can do more without being fatigued or short or breath
- Help control your weight and aid in weight loss
- Reduce stress, tension, anxiety and depression
- Improve sleep
- Make you feel more relaxed and rested

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