As the insurance season approaches, we’ve compiled answers to common questions about our services, billing, and clinic procedures. This guide will help you navigate your visits with us and ensure you’re fully prepared. Insurance Billing Q: What insurance companies do you bill to? A: We direct bill to Canada Life, MB Blue Cross, Green…
At the Sport Manitoba Clinic, we believe in holistic approaches to health and wellness. We’re excited to introduce Dr. Meghan Chatwin, a board-certified lifestyle medicine physician dedicated to transforming lives through evidence-based therapeutic lifestyle interventions. What is Lifestyle Medicine? Lifestyle medicine is a medical specialty that leverages therapeutic lifestyle changes to treat, manage, and…
Common misunderstandings about posture, MRIs, CT scans, and pain can lead people to prolong their recovery. Let’s explore three myths that can be affecting your journey to wellness and learn the truths behind them. Myth #1: There’s such a thing as perfect posture. Facts: No posture is better than others. What matters is…
Is Poor Posture at Work the Cause of Your Back Or Neck Pain? Whether you’re sitting at a desk, standing at a cash register, or even working from home, you’ve likely experienced pain or discomfort because of your posture, or so you think. Does Perfect Posture Exist? The short answer is yes, but this…
Running is one of the most popular sports in the world, with millions running both recreationally and competitively. Along with improving fitness, running also provides a host of other physical and mental health benefits. However, it’s not uncommon for runners to experience injury. When is it Safe—and Not Safe—to Run? Typically, when faced with…
Ultimate, played with a flying disc, has existed since the early 1970s. A limited-contact sport that combines elements of soccer, football, and basketball, ultimate players cut, guard, jump, throw, catch, and dive with an outstretched arm for 60 to 90 minutes. It’s common for players to have multiple games, playing up to an average of…
The first pickleball game is dated all the way back to 1965, but its popularity recently skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Serving its purpose, pickleball connected a lot of people who were looking for a safe and distanced way to exercise outdoors. Although pickleball is often labeled as a form of exercise or a…
Dance in all forms and genres requires a lot of strength and flexibility. The principles of dedication, consistency, and discipline apply to dancers and athletes alike. Among many others, ballet is one of the most immaculate and graceful forms of dancing. This means that ballet dancers go through a lot of lessons, training, and…
A concussion is a brain injury that can’t be seen on routine X-rays, CT scans, or MRIs. It affects the way a person may think and remember things and can cause a variety of symptoms. According to Brain Injury Canada, there are approximately 400,000 concussions annually in Canada. Any blow to the…
It’s never too late to learn about golf injuries and how to prevent them. While it is a relatively low impact sport, golfers may still be injured and sidelined by pain. Many potential injuries result from some aspect of the golf swing, which involves a delicate balance of forward motion, muscle contractions, and the…