Inspire Health & Performance

03/17/2026

Too much tension in the golf swing can rob you of both technique and speed. To move well and generate power, golfers need to learn how to relax, access their full range of motion, and then apply force at the right time. The ability to control tension and relaxation is a key part of efficient movement and a powerful golf swing.

Our team can help you better understand how your body moves, improve your deep joint motion, and unlock more of your true golf potential.

09/21/2025

🔥 Session Results: Golfer Hip Pain 🔥

🏌️ Is golf driving your hip pain?

Achy hip pain was preventing one of our 5-handicap golfers from having full confidence in his game.

The problem?

Hip musculature was super tight, likely from multiple reasons including:
• Pushing too far with exercises
• Underlying hip weakness
• Problems turning the lead hip from impact to follow-through

The fix?
➡️ Dry needling the hip muscles
➡️ Cupping outside glutes
➡️ Mobility work into pelvic rotation
➡️ Muscle energy work into internal and external hip rotation

Result?
✅ Hip ache gone!

Is your hip pain introducing doubt in your golf swing?

👉 Drop “confidence” into our DMs and learn if we're the right fit.

⚠️ Disclaimer: This content is for general information and education only and should not be taken as personalized physiotherapy or medical advice. Please consult a licensed physiotherapist for assessment and treatment tailored to you.

09/09/2025

Outside knee pain stalling your running race plans?🏃‍♂️🏅

A young runner came in with outside knee pain after completing a 190km trail race over 4 days. After a thorough physiotherapy assessment, the diagnosis was ITB Syndrome.

Here’s what we worked on:

✨ Mobility
- Hands-on joint mobilizations for knee + ankle
- Dry needling into hip musculature & quads
- Soft tissue release of quads (lots of it!)
- Ankle mobility work

💪 Movement & Strength
- Neuromuscular re-training for hip rotation + strength
- Neuromuscular re-training of knee extension
- Lunge patterns biasing inside quads
- Calf strengthening
- Breath re-training

✅ Result:
- Back to running after his 2nd appointment in less than 1 week
- Ran 2nd fastest 10K ever for his second run (against his physio’s pace advice 😅)

Next👉 we will be trialing a 15km long run over the weekend and progressing volume to 40k next week and 50km the week after. Building up to 80–100km weekly leading into a 100km race 🏔️

🏃 Are you a runner worried about your ability to train? Step 1 is always a proper diagnosis. Don’t guess—get assessed!

⚠️ Disclaimer: This content is for general information and education only. It should not be taken as personalized physiotherapy or medical advice. Please consult a licensed physiotherapist for an assessment and treatment tailored to you.

08/28/2025

🤔 Do I need a doctor’s referral to see a physiotherapist?

👉 Short answer: No — not in Alberta.

Physiotherapists are primary healthcare practitioners, which means you can book directly without waiting for a referral.

At Inspire Health & Performance, here’s what you can expect:
✔️ A detailed receipt automatically emailed for insurance reimbursement
✔️ More time for your care
✔️ Less stress around payment

💡 Insurance Tip: Some plans may still require a doctor’s note for reimbursement, so double-check with your provider. Most now accept receipts with your physiotherapist’s license number for quick online claims.

✨ Our goal is simple: to spend time on what matters - giving you confidence to play!

Want to read the full blog post? Check out our full blog on our website - 🔗 in our bio!
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07/09/2025

The Golfer's Unsung Hero: Why Hip Mobility Could Transform Your Game.

Golfers, listen up! 🏌️‍♂️ If you're struggling with lower back pain after a round, your hips might be the unsung hero you need to focus on. I've seen it time and again in my Calgary practice – stiff hips often force your lower back to compensate, leading to discomfort and robbing you of power.

Your hips are key for a powerful turn, smooth follow-through, and keeping your spine happy. Let's get them moving like they should!

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07/03/2025

If you have been thinking about or are in need of a physiotherapy assessment please message us and we will add you to the waitlist if you can't find anything soon on our online booking page.

We now have two locations to choose from:
1. Mahogany Home Physiotherapy Clinic
2. Manchester Clinic inside Dynamic Motion Golf Performance

Booking Link: https://inspirehealthcalgary.janeapp.com/
Website: www.inspirehealthcalgary.ca
Call/Text: (403) 679-3977

Hope everyone is enjoying the start of summer. Happy Stampeding!

05/24/2025

Good luck to all those running in the Calgary marathon this weekend! Enjoy the victory lap.

Physiotherapy assessment slots available this week:
Monday 3:00PM
Friday: 10:30AM
Saturday: 7:00AM

Booking link: www.inspirehealthcalgary.janeapp.com

If you have any questions about your personal situation feel free to reach out.

Also offer appointments with our registered dietitian online as well as performance coaching - more in depth look at sleep, movement, nutrition, mental health.

Happy Saturday!
-Mike

Physiotherapy, dietetics, and health coaching services in Calgary to guide your next step to a healthier life

05/17/2025

Hi everyone, Mike Azzopardi here from Inspire Health & Performance. For all the athletes in our Calgary community, are you looking to optimize your performance and stay injury-free? Proactive physiotherapy isn't just about recovery; it's about building resilience and enhancing your athletic potential. Addressing mobility restrictions and strength imbalances can keep you off the sidelines. Let's work together to keep you performing at your peak!

💬 What are your biggest training goals right now? Share in the comments below!

➡️ Explore how our physiotherapy services can support your athletic journey: https://www.inspirehealthcalgary.ca/sports-physiotherapy

03/04/2025

What a session with their golf coaches last week talking all things mobility and golf! ⛳️

Topics Covered:
✅ The importance of mobility in the golf swing
✅ Top three reasons for mobility issues
✅ Introduced the screen
✅ A few ways to assess and change a golfers movement in a lesson
✅ Collaboration process between golf coach and physiotherapist

Thanks to Josh and all the coaches for a great session. Feel like there will be some big things coming from this group! 🚀

🔥 Looking forward to see how many scores we can lower together

02/14/2025

Introducing our new Manchester location 🔥

Located inside Dynamic Motion Golf Performance

Physiotherapy appointments now available!

Open to golfers of all levels as well as the general public.

✅ TPI certified - golf specific assessments available

✅ Collab with in house golf instructors and rehab professionals

Get your game in order and put in the work this offseason so come Spring you are dialled in ⛳️

Learn how your mobility may be impacting your swing or figure out the root cause of your pain that's been holding you back.

01/25/2025

Thanks for all who contributed to our 3rd annual Inspire Health & Performance clothing drive! My little guy and I dropped off all the donations to this morning.

Great result from generous people in the community. If you were one of those who donated we are very grateful for your help and if not keep an eye out for your chance next year (or just drop off directly at Goodwill Mahogany).

Thank you!

01/09/2025

🔥 We had a blast in 2024! 🎯 Thank you to the 79 individuals we were able to inspire confidence to play this year!

📈 Your trust is the utmost importance to us and we appreciate the opportunity to demonstrate results.

With Over 550 appointments across 3 disciplines:
✅ Physiotherapy
✅ Dietetics
✅ Health & Performance Coaching

🚀 We are beyond excited to see what 2025 brings. Feel like it's going to be an even bigger year!