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) and the direct lateral approach, orthopedic surgeons often weigh various factors in their decision-making process. These factors can include surgeon preference, patient anatomy, and the specific goals of the surgery. […]
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 as unicompartmental knee replacement) and a total knee replacement are two different surgical procedures used to address knee joint arthritis. Here are the key differences between the two: Extent of […]
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 a new joint inserted to replace the old one. Maintaining strength and functionality before surgery is crucial, and understanding the recovery process afterward is equally important. Rehabilitation post-total joint replacement, […]
Minor Injury Clinic
Has a weekend trip to the mountains, a bike ride in the river valley, a sporting event, or perhaps even a bad fall left you injured? Injuries are never convenient and almost always unexpected. They are often associated with pain, loss of motion, and associated with high levels of stress and anxiety at the thought […]
Motor vehicle accidents
Were you involved in a Motor vehicle accident or know someone who was and need help getting back to their previous lifestyle? Acumen Reconditioning can help you. Motor vehicle accidents (MVA’s) are an unfortunate part of modern life, with many physical, mental, and emotional repercussions. MVA’s cause injuries that manifest themselves in specific or […]
Hockey In-Season Training
What is it? In-season training marks the start of the long, gruelling, and rewarding season ahead. Ask yourself, do you expect to maintain the same frequency and intensity of your workouts from the off-season, on top of practices, games, and travel? The answer should be, “no”. With on-ice demands growing in both frequency and intensity, […]
Data collection: What’s it good for?
At Acumen, we regularly collect data or information on clients in different variables. For example, we may periodically assess body fat mass in someone whose primary goal is weight loss or body composition. Similarly, we might measure types of jumping performance in an athlete where jumping is critical to their sport (e.g., volleyball, basketball). Acumen […]
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 is common for a patient/athlete to push through the early phases of rehabilitation as that is where the most progress is seen. Once the patient feels they have reached […]
Hockey Off-Season Training
What is it? Off-season training is where hockey players switch gears from in-season play to post-season work, translating to future improvements on and off the ice. During the spring and summer months, athletes work to develop their skills and potential as an athlete. Off-season training is dedicated time to improve physical and mental performance off […]
Breaking Down the Box Jump – Phase I Plyometric
The addition of power training to someone’s workout program is essential for not only athletes but for the active population as well. For athletes, explosiveness and power are important for sport, but also the aging athlete as power is one of the least trained and most important aspects of maintaining health and overall performance. Anaerobic […]