Patello-femoral Arthralgia
Patello-Femoral Arthralgia is pain around the knee-cap which is associated with running, jumping, kicking and kneeling. The pain in and around the knee may be accompanied by a sense of instability and... Osgood Schlatter Syndrome
Osgood Schlatter Syndrome is an inflammatory condition of the growth plate in the shin bone (tibia) near the knee caused by the Patella tendon pulling on it. The muscles of the thigh join together and... Piriformis Syndrome
Piriformis Syndrome involves the Piriformis muscle which has aggravated the Sciatic nerve. The Piriformis muscle, when shortening or in spasm, may compress the sciatic nerve causing pain, tingling, an... Post Surgical Pain
Post surgical pain is usually due to scarring from the trauma of the soft tissues (muscles, ligaments, nerves, and fascia) which have been affected during surgery. A period of a minimum of 6-8 weeks a... Wrist pain
Wrist pain can be caused by a number of factors including trauma, overuse, and nerve injury. Wrist pain may involve the ligaments, muscles, and the nerves. Treatment at first includes Protection, Rest... Knee Pain
Knee pain is a common condition that affects many individuals. Since the knee is such a complex joint with many structures around it, it is often difficult to locate the true cause of the knee pain. T... Mid Back Pain
The mid back is the second most rigid component of the spine due to the rib attachments which act as a protection to the internal organs. It has two transitional regions, one with the cervical spine a... Hip Pain
Hip pain is can be an extremely debilitating and painful condition that can be very difficult to diagnose. The hip is a complex joint in the body. Age of the individual is an important factor when det... Groin Injuries
Groin injuries most often occur in the attempt to move fast. Sports that involve sprinting like football, soccer, and ice hockey, groin injuries can take place due to a lack of warming up. The muscles... Ankle Sprains
Ankle sprains are caused by the ankle rolling inwards or outwards during a motion which is in excess of the normal range of motion. The ligaments are the structures in the ankle that provides the ulti... Neck Pain
Neck pain is a very common condition which can affect up to 70% of individuals at some point in their life time. There are several structures in the neck that could cause pain including the facet join... Nerve Entrapments
Nerve entrapments can cause a variety of symptoms including numbness, tingling, burning, cramping, twitching, pain and weakness of the muscles. Depending on the location and the severity of the n... TMJ Disorders
TMJ or Temporomandibular joint disorder is a condition of the jaw that may cause pain, discomfort, loss of motion, headaches and earaches.... Tension Headaches
A tension headache is a symptom that is present when there is a condition of the head and/or neck. Depending on other signs and symptoms that are associated with the headache, the pattern of the heada... Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is an often painful condition that involves the soft tissue structures of the bottom of the foot.... Achilles Tendonitis
Achilles tendonitis is an often painful condition affecting the back of lower leg and predominately involves pain at the back of the heel.... Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow is often a very painful elbow condition that occurs from a strain or sprain of the soft tissue structures along the outside of the elbow. Although this condition may start out as seemingl... Shin Splints
Shin splints are an often very painful condition in which the muscles that run along the front of the lower leg become tightened and fibrotic. Usually pain and inflammation is a result of this situati... Hamstring Injuries
Hamstring injuries are a vast array of injuries that may occur to the muscles and structures in the back of the upper thigh.... Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a condition that is distinguished by pain and loss of feeling in the wrist and hand.... Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder aka Adhesive Capsulitis is a condition in which the capsule and connective tissue become inflamed and stiff. The inflammation may create adhesions which may greatly restrict the motion... ITB Syndrome
Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) is a relatively common condition involving the Iliotibial band (ITB). The ITB is crucial in stabilizing the knee. When the ITB becomes tightened it creates a lateral te... Runner's Knee
Runner's knee aka Chondromalacia Patella is a condition that results from the wearing down of the cartilage underneath the kneecap. The most common cause of this condition is abnormal lateral gliding ... Whiplash
Whiplash aka WAD (Whiplash Associated Disorders) is a condition that involves the soft tissue structures of the neck and spine. During a Whiplash the neck is bent forward and backwards at a high rate ... Rotator Cuff Injuries
Rotator cuff pain is usually due to an injury of the muscles of the rotator cuff and/or the structures being surrounded by the cuff muscles. There are 4 muscles that comprise the rotator cuff. They ar... Golfer's Elbow
Golfer's elbow is often a very painful elbow condition that occurs from a strain or sprain of the soft tissue structures along the inside of the elbow. Although this condition may start out as seeming... Sciatica
Sciatica is very painful condition in which the sciatic nerve becomes inflamed. The causes of the inflammation include disc herniation's, muscle spasms, joint fixations, ligaments damage, or tendon pr... Low Back Pain
Low Back pain is usually caused by an injury to the Soft tissue structures in the back. These include the discs, muscles, ligaments or nerves. 
Clinic information
Can-Am Geomatics Building 
#220 340-12 Ave. S.W
Calgary, AB
Phone: 403.262.4770
Fax: 403.262.4730
Email: info@summithealth.ca
Wrist pain
Wrist pain can be caused by a number of factors including trauma, overuse, and nerve injury. Wrist pain may involve the ligaments, muscles, and the nerves. Treatment at first includes Protection, Rest...
Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow is often a very painful elbow condition that occurs from a strain or sprain of the soft tissue structures along the outside of the elbow. Although this condition may start out as seemingl...
