Acumen Performance Calgary

06/12/2023

Calling all swimmers 🏊‍♂️ to our very own
Kelowna Open Water Swim Clinic

Join Dr. Curtis Myden, one of our orthopaedic surgeons at Acumen Clinic and James Greenwood( Innovative Fitness Kelowna) in a swim camp specially curated to transition swimmers from indoor to outdoor!!

Register Now to work on improving your swimming techniques!

12/30/2022

Is knee pain due to osteoarthritis (OA) keeping your from hitting the slopes this winter season?

At Acumen Health Calgary we will be offering a small group, in person, 6 week strength training and pain management program for those dealing with OA of all levels.
This will be every Tuesday and Thursday from January 17th to February 23rd.

The goals of this program is to educate you on things you can do to keep moving.

To find out more about to program or to sign up, you can contact us here: https://forms.gle/651Gmt3NnFREGeRg9

Keep reading for info on preparing for ski and snow season with osteoarthritis or scroll to the form below to leave your contact info! Stop letting pain prevent you from living your life! Here are some tips to help you prepare for the ski season: 1. Strength Training: Building strength in the quads,...

11/21/2022

Dealing with Hip and/or Knee pain due to osteoarthritis?

At Acumen Health Calgary we will be offering a small group, in person, 6 week strength training and pain management program for those dealing with OA.
This will be every Tuesday and Thursday from January 17th to February 23rd. The goal of this program is to increase function with daily activities, provide education, and improve overall body strength!

If you are interested or would like more information reach out to us via email (alex@acumenclinic.com) or call us (587-599-5345)!

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08/15/2022

We are very excited and proud to announce a new member of the Acumen A-Team, Athletic Therapist, Brandon Thome.

His wealth of experience and knowledge in the Sports Medicine field is of huge value along with his positive attitude! Brandon has held the positions of Assistant Athletic Therapist at the University of Alberta and at the University of Calgary, as well as the Head Athletic Therapist with the Abbotsford Heat in the AHL. He also was an integral part in building the Calgary Multi-disciplinary Clinic, Prairie Therapy.

Currently, Brandon is the executive director of the Canadian Pro Rodeo Sport Medicine Team which he has helped build over the course of his 18 year career.

He believes thorough evaluation and defining the root of the pain/issue guides treatment and that exercise is one of his most valued modalities in treating most musculoskeletal problems.

Brandon will be at our Calgary location a couple times a week.

08/08/2022

Team Blue🔵

Thank you to all the players that came out to make this such a special weekend!

08/08/2022

Acumen Calgary had an amazing weekend working with the athletes Visionary Sports and Development this past weekend!

🆚Showcase Champions🏆

Thank you again to our dedicated sponsors! Pro Hockey Life, Acumen Performance, Meal Prep For You, Apex Performance Physiotherapy, and Helvetia Human Performance Group!

07/28/2022

A great course being provided at our Edmonton Facility in September!

📍We are hosting!!! Owens Recovery Science • BFR] !!!!
Blood flow restriction training (BFR) is a paradigm shifting rehab intervention that is helping many patients recover faster and more fully from injury or surgery. Owens Recovery Science has been at the forefront of this movement, advocating for safety and evidenced based application since the launch of their certification course in 2015.
They’ll be offering their 1-day certification course at Acumen Health in Edmonton on  September 18th!
To register visit owensrecoveryscience.com/courses/ and select the “International” option just above the map feature.
✅ CEU approval through both CATA and BOC
Owens Recovery Science • BFR]

Any questions please email: leeanne@acumenclinic.com

07/25/2022

Meet Brian!

Brian started his health career at the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Health Physiology. He then moved to San Jose, California to get a Doctorate of Chiropractic at Palmer College of Chiropractic West. Brian treats various populations including elite athletes, weekend warriors, and anyone looking to improve their overall health. He is also an active member and Chiropractic Coordinator for the Canadian Pro Rodeo Sports Medicine Team, traveling and treating rodeo and bull riding athletes.
Brian has a passion for collaborative care – drawing on the strengths of those around him to create ideal patient outcomes. He believes quality care should attempt to achieve patient goals in as few appointments as possible. He takes time to listen and understand patient concerns and compliments that with thorough evaluations.
Brian is certified in Active Release Techniques, Graston Technique, FAKTR, and Titleist Performance Institute Golf Evaluations and performs diversified manual manipulations and exercise prescription.

07/22/2022

Meet Dustin!

Dustin Oranchuk brings 13 years of excellent experience. His most recent, completing a stint abroad in New Zealand and Australia earning a Ph.D. in Sports Science, with a focus on neuromuscular adaptations to resistance training. Dustin Oranchuk has a deep background as a strength and conditioning specialist, and as a researcher in several areas of exercise physiology, biomechanics, and sports science. Dustin has worked with teams in the private sector, Canadian Olympic, NCAA, and U-Sports systems. He has also published over 25 peer-reviewed articles in scientific journals and presented them at several national and international conferences.

He is currently developing the Sports Science database at Acumen Performance so that we are able to treat and train all of patients and clients with the latest evidence based techniques.

He has experience working rodeo, basketball, swimming, football, and volleyball athletes.

07/21/2022

Meet Cayla!

As a competitive athlete and outdoor enthusiast, Cayla Galarneau decided she wanted to play an active role in helping people achieve an injury-free lifestyle to pursue their adventures without limitations. Cayla completed her Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of Calgary with an Advanced Certificate in Athletic Therapy from Mount Royal University and became a Certified Athletic Therapist in 2010. While at UofC Cayla supported the wrestling athletes preparing for nationals, and Olympic trials and won the ACAC championship working with the women’s hockey team. She spent several years working lacrosse.
Cayla has experience working with shoulders, hips, and knees. This includes treatment and exercise for sport injuries, before/after surgery, with osteoarthritis and more.

07/20/2022

Meet Whitney

Whitney is one of our athletic therapists and strength coaches.
Whitney graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor in Kinesiology and a major in Athletic Therapy from Mount Royal University.
She is passionate about athletic movement and she loves breaking down movements and helping people learn how to move efficiently.
She has a soccer, track and football background and has worked with soccer, bobsled, basketball, football, volleyball, track, and hockey hockey athletes whether in reconditioning or performance at provincial, national , and International levels.

07/19/2022

Meet the Calgary team

Acumen Performance + Reconditioning is a team of rehabilitation and performance experts working together to help you achieve you return to activity or performance goals. We are composed of Athletic Therapist, Chiropractors, and Strength & Conditioning coaches all working under the guidance of an Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr. Jesse Slade Shantz.

We love educating and guiding you back to the activities that you love and worked so hard for.

Dealing with pain or a nagging injury? Contact us today!