Maximizing Off-Season Training Volume

Maximizing Off-Season Training Volume - By Nicole Johnston - Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) The off-season is a critical period for athletes, offering a chance...

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Medicine Ball Workouts: A Key to Post-Surgery Rehab – By Michael Kicia, Acumen’s Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Introduction Medicine ball training is a versatile and effective tool that can be utilized not only for strength and conditioning but also for rehabilitation and sport-specific...

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The Crucial Role of Strength and Conditioning in Combat Sport

Written by  - JC Gonzalez - Acumen Health Strength and Conditioning Specialist Introduction: Combat sports require a unique combination of physical attributes like strength, power, agility, endurance,...

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Unveiling the Truth: Demystifying Private Surgery in Canada

  In the realm of Canadian healthcare, private surgery remains a topic veiled in misconception and misunderstanding. Despite its existence within the framework of the Medicare...

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The Journey after Surgery and the Missing Gap 

Working with an Orthopedic Surgeon and in post-operative care, it is often found that there is a disconnect between healing timeline readiness and functional readiness.  It...

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No wait to see our orthopaedic surgeon – We offer immediate telemedicine consultation

Acumen Clinic has always needed to be unique in the way we’ve provided care to our patients.  We have treated patients from Port au Port,...

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Athletic Therapist in the Acumen Model

Hey Everyone!   I’m LeeAnne Gullett, the Athletic Therapist at Acumen Clinic. My career in the Athletic Therapy and Sports Medicine World has been an amazing ride–...

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Introduction to the Acumen Clinic Team!

Our team consists of Dr. Jesse Slade-Shantz, Carmen Hiploylee, Francesca Sebastian, LeeAnne Gullett, Caitlyn, Liesha Hansen, Cynthia Paquet. Find out more!

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What is Acumen Clinic

Welcome to Acumen Sports and Shoulder Clinic! We are a private orthopaedic clinic led by surgeon, Dr. Jesse Slade Shantz, and his team. Our clinic was...

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