ProActive Podcasts

A paradigm shift is taking place in the field of conservative health care. The wear and tear model of injury is out-dated and function reigns over pain. What does that mean? Well it means a completely ruptured muscle hurts less than a partial tear. A 94 year old marathoner can give Dr. Uchacz a run for his money. And when executed probably, exercise does not wear out joints. It regenerates them.

Director of the Calgary Canoe Club, Lynda Roberts, shares her passion for paddling sports, unique challenges these athletes face, and the breathtaking facility that overlooks Calgary’s beloved Glenmore reservoir.

Melissa Benoit is one of the few Canadians accredited to use a cutting edge technique known as Redcord. Redcord is revolutionary in its ability to permanently fix patient injuries.

Executive director of Strive Fitness, Alberta Sports Hall of Fame Inductee. Calgary Colts GM. Canada’s most sought after sport strength coach. Sport dream maker.
Anton opens up about youth training and the formula for athletic success.

Chris Cederstrand is a former WNL athlete, Albertan Firefighter, PX3 AMP hockey program Director, Motivational speaker, Founder of the Chris Cederstrand foundation, Canadian Paralympian sledge athlete, Father of two, and an above-the-knee amputee.

Calgary based Olympic Curler Carolyn McRorie and the esteemed sports Chiropractor Dr. Greg Uchacz reminisce over the experience that brought them to the 2010 Vancouver Winters.

Did you ever thing it was possible to use menstrual cycle to your athletic advantage? Dr. Mandy Swinden, Naturopathic Doctor and female hormone enthusiast changes our perception of hormonal cycles and explains how women can optimize their performance by listening to their body.

Whether its sleep, physical health, productivity, social life, pain or injury; our mindset is pivotal. Naturopathic Doctor and mental health advocate, Dr. Ludovic Brunel joins us to discuss the mental health crisis and its far reaching effects on the body. His quarterback approach provides a clear cut solution to a comprehensive problem.

Imagine if you slept deeply 8 hours every night. Your productivity and career might flourish. Mood and social life will undoubtedly improve. Physical activity would become easier , along with countless other areas of life. In this episode we chat with Dr. Ludovic Brunel, Naturopathic Doctor and sleep expert, to identify the widespread problem of sleep deprivation and how to address it in life altering ways.

As the most mobile and least stable joint in your body, the shoulder complex is uniquely fascinating. We discuss its surprising anatomy, how it overcomes it’s instability, and what you can do to restore its biomechanics to prevent further injury and optimize sports performance.

There are 3 pieces to the puzzle that need to be in place to achieve full resolution of an injury. Without these three components, an issue will inevitable plateau. This session will allow listeners to determine which corner of care is holding them back from a full recovery.

Today our chiropractic team talks about crossed postural syndrome – who coined the term, what it means and how it shows up in the body. The syndrome commonly affects most people and can be the primary cause of pain, tightness and discomfort in the body. Have a listen to learn how you and your chiropractor can help you avoid this issue.