First off, I appreciate how Sam set the stage to partner with me in therapy. He was open to my awareness and experience. His ability to listen, remember, and refer back to my statements is excellent. As an occupational therapist, I am aware that all nervous system adaptation happens in the context of relationship. I can see how Bandage Sports Therapy is aware of the whole person and extend care for the what is meaningful, motivating, and empowering to the client. It makes sense they work with athletes. Sam brings both a professionalism as well as a thoughtfulness to working with clients. Even just the questions, “How was your appointment? Did you learn something that empowers you to take control of your injury?” show they are a notch above the rest. I have never been asked such great questions before from practitioners in the same field.
Igor is talented. He is respectful of the space, privacy, and consent of the client. He checks for acceptability of the amount of pressure applied and provides helpful advanced notice if discomfort may be occur while working with stiff muscle. He is aware of the sensations that might be experienced and is mindful of same . Most importantly he knows the musculoskeletal system. He identifies where muscles are not working well together and works magic without showing fatigue or a loss of focus even in a 90 minute session. He is able to share technical information as well as small talk to put the client at ease. He is a great massage therapist! Sam and Igor are a great team.! I was actually quite fearful of my injury – Frozen shoulder – as I’ve seen patients languish with this diagnosis, but my range of motion has improved over 50 degrees in Abduction in 3 weeks!
— R.A. - Occupational Therapist
Bandage Sports Therapy did an amazing job taking me in as a patient. I had a meniscus procedure done and managed to injure the same knee again. The joint filled with fluid. These guys were able to co ordinate a knee aspiration with their sports medicine physicians right away.
— B.T. - Soccer player| Drilling Engineer
I had a great experience with this team (Cindy, Sam and Caitlin). I was previously seeing a physiotherapist close to home, a massage therapist close to work, and Osteopath across town and after battling a nagging injury, my GP told me I had to wait months to meet a specialist. I had already been trying to get over this injury which had easily lasted 8-9 months. Then I came across Bandage sports group. Among the best interactions in health care that I have ever experienced. They may be a bit on the pricier end however, I don’t have to drive to 4 different locations having to be inundated with all the medical terminology playing “telephone” between each professional as these practitioners share medical files with one another. First off, this team engages in your trauma. They have a team of professionals who take their time in getting to know the cause and potential underlying conditions which usually have a tie into chronic injuries. After the initial consult/ appointment with Cindy (the physiotherapist) a consultation occurred between my initial examiner and a soft tissue specialist- then I was hand over to the skilled sports RMT. There were a couple on concerns that the examiner had during my consult so to my surprise, I was contacted by their associate sports med clinic in 24 hours. I was shocked. MY GP told me I had to wait several months. I felt like my concerns were being validated with this team. I gladly made the switch and now my entire family sees this team of therapists. These guys and gals will be making waves in this city.
— M.W.R. - Senior Finance Lead | Hockey player | Big Mountain Snowborder
“Bandage Sports Therapy was able to expedite a mole removal that was inhibiting me from training Jiu-Jitsu. They referred me out to the sports med Dr. who was able to get me in in a matter of days when my dermatologist had quoted me two months wait. Thank you for getting me back on the mats as soon as possible! This is without a doubt a reliable and knowledgeable team!
— B.G. - Registered Nurse | Fitness Model | Jiu-Jitsu Athlete
Bandage Jiu-Jitsu team are amazing at what they do. The information they have about injury, injury prevention and rehabilitation makes every treatment feel completely individualized. They have helped me managed my pain from injury and have great connections with other practitioners to compliment their treatments and enhance outcomes. I am so appreciative of the insight and in depth care from the team at Bandage.
S.W. - Calgary Fire Dept. Recruit | Alpine Skier/ Snowboarder | Jiu-Jitsu athlete
