Resources

Clinician-written guides to support your recovery — what to expect, when to seek care, and how recovery actually works.

Physiotherapy

6 min readSciatica: What It Actually Is and How It's TreatedSciatica is a symptom, not a diagnosis. What's behind the leg pain, what helps in the first 6 weeks, and when to escalate.6 min readKnee Pain: When to Rest, When to Keep TrainingMost knee pain doesn't need full rest. A practical guide to load-managing through it — and when to back off and book an assessment.5 min readWhen to See a Physiotherapist for Back PainMost back pain settles with a few days of normal activity. Here's when an early physiotherapy assessment changes the trajectory.6 min readShoulder Pain: The Most Common Causes (and What to Do)A clear overview of the most common shoulder problems we see — and how each one is typically treated.

Pelvic Health

6 min readPostpartum Pelvic Floor Recovery: What's Normal and What Isn'tA practical guide to postpartum pelvic floor recovery — what to expect in the first 6–12 weeks, what's not normal, and what pelvic physio actually does.

Insurance & Claims

7 min readPhysiotherapy After a Motor Vehicle Accident in Alberta — Claim GuideHow MVA physiotherapy claims work in Alberta under the DTPR — the first 90 days, what's covered, and how AIM handles it for you.

Patient Information

4 min readYour First Appointment: A Simple ChecklistA simple checklist for your first physiotherapy or rehab visit at AIM — what to bring, what to wear, and what to expect.4 min readDo You Need a Referral for Physiotherapy in Alberta?Most extended health plans don't require a doctor's referral, but a few do. Here's how to check before your visit.

MVA

6 min readWhiplash Recovery Timeline: What to ExpectRealistic timelines, what helps, what slows recovery, and when to be concerned about persistent whiplash symptoms.

Concussion

6 min readWhat to Expect After a ConcussionConcussion recovery isn't dark-room rest. Here's what current evidence says about activity, return-to-learn, and return-to-sport.

Vestibular

6 min readWhat Vestibular Rehabilitation Actually TreatsVestibular rehab covers more than vertigo. Here's a clear breakdown of what it treats — and how the assessment narrows down your case.

WCB

5 min readPhysiotherapy and WCB-Alberta: How It WorksReporting an injury, getting your claim approved, and what to expect from physiotherapy under a WCB-Alberta claim.

Post-Surgical

5 min readPhysiotherapy After Surgery: Getting the Most From RecoveryWhy post-surgical rehab matters, how to time it, and how to work with your surgeon's plan.

Massage

4 min readMassage Therapy as Part of Recovery (Not Instead of It)Why we use massage strategically alongside physiotherapy and chiropractic — and what good integrated care looks like.