How do I access Acumen Health’s services in my home province?
Acumen Health are private clinics serving Alberta residents in Alberta and British Columbia (BC) residents in BC, as well as cross-province. We offer a variety...
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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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Total Hip Replacement- Direct Lateral versus Direct Anterior Approach
Total Hip Replacement- Direct Lateral versus Direct Anterior Approach When it comes to total hip replacement (THR) surgical approaches, particularly the direct anterior approach (DA)...
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Total Knee Replacement versus a Partial Knee Replacement
At Acumen Health we offer Total Knee Replacements and Partial Knee Replacements (also know as an Oxford Knee Replacement) A partial knee replacement (also known...
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Total Joint Replacement and Recovery
Total Joint Replacement and RecoveryA Total Hip Replacement (THA) and/or Total Knee Replacement (TKA) involves the removal of the affected ball and socket joint, with...
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Total Joint Replacement at Acumen Part 2
FAQ’s regarding Private Total Joint Replacement - Part 2What does recovery look like, and what is the typical time frame for recovery? Recovery timelines...
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FAQ’s regarding Private Total Joint Replacement
FAQ’s regarding Private Total Joint ReplacementWhy choose Acumen for total joint replacement? Acumen is a leading private health and surgery model with a specialized team...
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3 Reasons for an Orthopedic Evaluation
Musculoskeletal injuries happen and people are often unsure where to go given the wait times to see someone experienced in orthopedic injuries. Orthopedic Specialists are...
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Acupuncture at Acumen
Acupuncture is fast becoming one of the most popular methods of treatment in the manual therapy world. Acupuncturists, chiropractors, and physiotherapists are the most common...
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The Key to Managing Hip Pain – Hip Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is often referred to as the “wear and tear” type of arthritis. It is the degeneration that occurs in the joint. Specifically, in...
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