Thanh Tang - Performance Physio & Running Clinician

12/23/2025

Before we get to the season’s greetings… 🥹

I just want to pause and say thank you to the community that has welcomed our family so warmly over the last 8 years. 🫶🏻

What began as a “change of scenery” job in 2018 has grown into something far more meaningful. Serving this community has become a true passion, and I’m grateful every day for the trust you place in me. I strive to create a positive, caring experience for every client - while leading by example and advocating for meaningful, positive change within our often-challenging healthcare system.

We’re not just working here. We’re living life alongside you. We shop the same aisles, cheer at the same events, and watch our kids explore the very same trails.

My family wouldn’t have chosen to settle down in Spruce Grove if we didn’t truly believe in this community. Thank you for being such an important part of our journey ❤️

Wishing you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and a joyful holiday season 🎄✨

12/19/2025

Remember this the next time you are rehabbing an upper body injury… VALD ForceDecks can measure strength, symmetry, and performance for that too! 💪

If you’re a practitioner wanting to level up their rehab game, see what you’re missing at

12/17/2025

There’s a reason why the shoe industry pours billions of dollars into good marketing 💰👟💰

Hebert-Losier et al (2025) - Footwear Science 📚

Fun fact, authors of this study - Hebert-Losier and Jean-Francois Esculier - are researchers and instructors with 🤓

12/14/2025

Not all exercises load the patellar tendon the same… and this study (Silva et al 2024) measured how much!
PMID: 37847102 📚

Researchers tested 35 exercises and calculated a Patellar Tendon Loading Index using 3 components:
1️⃣ Loading Peak - how high the tendon force gets.
2️⃣ Loading Rate - how fast the force is applied.
3️⃣ Loading Impulse - how long the tendon stays loaded.

They combined these into one score so exercises can be ranked from lowest to highest tendon demand.

That gave us 3 levels:
• 📉 Low load (0.66) - single leg hops, run/cut, single-leg decline squat

Why it matters: 🧠
Rehab progressions shouldn’t be random guess-work!

This index gives a clear roadmap to build tendon capacity safely and systematically. 🗺️

If you want more structure in your approach to treating running related injuries, sign up for 1.2 course coming to in February 2026! (Link in bio🔗)

12/09/2025

The more you know 🌈⭐️

“The effects of facial expression and relaxation cues on movement economy, physiological, and perceptual responses during running.” 🤓

Brick et al (2018) in the Journal of Psychology of Sport and Exercise 📚

12/07/2025

VALD Hub Timeline is here!! 🚨

The new Timeline feature puts everything in one place - simple, visual, and actually useful. 📊

A simpler way to see your wins, spot your gaps, and keep moving forward. 📈

We’ve come a long way from manual testing and subjective reporting… and we’re only getting started 👀

12/05/2025

12/05/2025

Here to help if you’re wanting more confidence and clarity in your post-partum return to running journey! 🏃‍♀️‍➡️👶🏻

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