<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Dirt Physio - Sandra Oxtoby]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dirt Physio is a specialized physio clinic located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada for horses, humans and dogs - for every stride, step and paw.]]></description><link>https://www.dirtphysio.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:52:12 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.dirtphysio.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Sport Specific Training for Barrel Racers! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elite Athletes in almost every sport are training specifically outside of regular practice to the demands of their chosen sport. We see...]]></description><link>https://www.dirtphysio.com/post/sport-specific-training-for-barrel-racers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62b1f304ab94fa677c640240</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2022 21:01:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/621dfe_d1047302cbd34f7cb610e059fcf80aa4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Equus Physio</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Horse and Rider Refinement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fine tuning ourselves and our horses for competition! Small tasks outside of our regular routine can be the thing that helps to us the...]]></description><link>https://www.dirtphysio.com/post/horse-and-rider-refinement</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62854b148a002f6969c9c5f6</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2022 20:23:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/621dfe_b88a13d39f6a4337a7a5fe41c894f2d9~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_800,h_450,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Equus Physio</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Life has it’s Ups and Downs - We call them Squats]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Year's resolutions: There is 1 exercise that if you can do 10 reps of, a few times randomly throughout the day, this WILL help your...]]></description><link>https://www.dirtphysio.com/post/life-has-it-s-ups-and-downs-we-call-them-squats</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61ddd506f003e8001790b10e</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2022 16:00:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/621dfe_c519710697704ddca61e68d5fb56824f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_890,h_546,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Equus Physio</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Equestrian “Core”- How to Level Up Your Seat]]></title><description><![CDATA[“Core” strength is an extremely hot topic in the fitness and exercise world and for good reason. Core strength can be extremely important...]]></description><link>https://www.dirtphysio.com/post/the-equestrian-core-how-to-level-up-your-seat</link><guid isPermaLink="false">614cb3f81b780f001687f667</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2021 17:11:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/621dfe_cca4508f44234a188bf73b18819515cb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_616,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Equus Physio</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Active Rehab &#38; Exercise Rehabilitation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do you have a new injury and can’t seem to get past that recovery plateau preventing you from regaining full function and mobility? Or do...]]></description><link>https://www.dirtphysio.com/post/active-rehab-exercise-rehabilitation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60a40bd64283bc0015b2af4f</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2021 15:00:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/621dfe_e2b465329e0249cd99ea9409efe34825~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Equus Physio</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Head Injuries - Everything Matters!]]></title><description><![CDATA[When someone new comes in for a treatment we go through the typical intake question, then I ask more specific questions either related to...]]></description><link>https://www.dirtphysio.com/post/head-injuries-everything-matters</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60905729c0d090001633a6be</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2021 15:00:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/621dfe_dcb1258bae2c40d29e404c9c8e612ed4~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_259,h_194,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Equus Physio</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Optimize your EQ: Developing a secure lower leg position]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you had trouble keeping your lower leg in position while you ride? Does it tend to slide backwards or forwards? Do you have...]]></description><link>https://www.dirtphysio.com/post/optimize-your-eq-developing-a-secure-lower-leg-position</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60870e6f5b8ca2001697db5c</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2021 19:17:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/621dfe_d7a3536097b74b9fa518bbbed7e9c7be~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_600,h_406,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Equus Physio</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upper Cross Syndrome]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you find yourself home more, not moving as much as you’d like, suffering from headaches, ongoing upper back and neck pain you are...]]></description><link>https://www.dirtphysio.com/post/upper-cross-syndrome</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6058dc07b0bd5d0015d32dd0</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2021 13:00:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/621dfe_d5a5df8ea03c40a898f452a7982f2b82~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_494,h_298,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shantelle Mercier</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Straighten Up!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sometimes, it’s the simple things. Did you know that making little changes in your day to day life can add up to big benefits? Posture is...]]></description><link>https://www.dirtphysio.com/post/the-benefits-of-receiving-patient-centered-care</link><guid isPermaLink="false">600b2fae1d1e0800184ff782</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2021 20:03:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/568c0c3dd19d4b1696accc660ccc162b.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Michelle Wilson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[TOP 5: Easy, Energizing Exercises for at Home!]]></title><description><![CDATA[In recent events with businesses closing due to social distancing measures, many people may have found it difficult to continue with...]]></description><link>https://www.dirtphysio.com/post/top-5-easy-energizing-exercises-for-at-home</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6081e7605ce9fa00581a6652</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2020 21:15:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/621dfe_47a9e86b9d734c14af11980833339adf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_902,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Michelle Wilson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Equine: Abs of Steel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since most of our riding has been limited recently, I’m sure everyone is eager to get back in the saddle. Even if there aren’t any riding...]]></description><link>https://www.dirtphysio.com/post/equine-abs-of-steel</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6081e7074318f50057636edb</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2020 21:14:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/621dfe_3f88a5a1f88f47d8a4b1e23de3baea60~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tess Wise</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[There's ALWAYS a POSITIVE!]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a horse owner or rider, many people have found it challenging to continue with their regular equine related routines. With social...]]></description><link>https://www.dirtphysio.com/post/there-s-always-a-positive</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6081e6dabe702b0057c968c8</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 21:13:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/621dfe_4bf3aabc3061495894452d2604775d8e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Teresa Humpage EST, EEBW</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Osteopathy? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most people think “osteopathy, does that have something to do with BONES?” - Yes, and so much more! Simply put, there are two types of...]]></description><link>https://www.dirtphysio.com/post/what-is-osteopathy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6081e66e9d208200572a9aff</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2020 21:12:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/621dfe_5d5289c780734ef29926ed7d4d1981e0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_960,h_960,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Michelle Wilson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ligament Laxity and Riding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ligament Laxity and Riding Ligament laxity is a medical term for loose ligaments, which can lead to loose joints that are hypermobile or...]]></description><link>https://www.dirtphysio.com/post/ligament-laxity-and-riding</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6081e644daab8a0057e9caec</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2020 22:10:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/621dfe_3e1d093f8d484d4e8dd1fac611a7877f~mv2_d_3872_2592_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Heather Block</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't Be Scared]]></title><description><![CDATA[What can I expect for my first pelvic floor physiotherapy appointment? First off, DON’T BE SCARED! I always like to tell my clients that...]]></description><link>https://www.dirtphysio.com/post/don-t-be-scared</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6081e5aedd0adc00572ff35c</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2020 22:10:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/621dfe_50591d770a7a44b8ae2436b8f0d0d5d5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_704,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Keira Forsyth</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["You're going to say I'm fat..."]]></title><description><![CDATA["You're going to say I'm fat..." I have riders express hesitation to come in for physio, personal training, or even riding lessons,...]]></description><link>https://www.dirtphysio.com/post/you-re-going-to-say-i-m-fat</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6081e4ef6b3a3c00151827c6</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2020 22:07:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/621dfe_764ec923d86b414c8df7627f7923e2b3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_279,h_178,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sandra Oxtoby </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Equine Foot: Why it Matters to an Equine Bodyworker]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Equine Foot: Why it Matters to an Equine Bodyworker Everyone has heard the saying “No foot, No Horse”, and it could not be more true....]]></description><link>https://www.dirtphysio.com/post/the-equine-foot-why-it-matters-to-an-equine-bodyworker</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6081e47dab2f90005727ed33</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2020 22:04:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/621dfe_1b3e886b867f4414a0e5b6b19882d05c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Teresa Humpage</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lameness: When Should You Call the Vet vs. An Equine Physio?]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is a common question, especially now with there are so many alternative therapies to turn to: physio, massage, chiropractic,...]]></description><link>https://www.dirtphysio.com/post/lameness-when-should-you-call-the-vet-vs-an-equine-physio</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60809697f9359a005794375e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2020 22:18:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c2f6119c46e81308efb2f8514effb80.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_829,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Megan Fleming</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Broken Record]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Broken Record You have probably heard it a million times… Heels down! Have you ever wondered why? There are a couple different...]]></description><link>https://www.dirtphysio.com/post/the-broken-record</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6080965ef1725100570c50d7</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2019 22:17:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/621dfe_abfd13888f534354a5690dbf5c64179a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_323,h_303,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jessica Bateman RMT, B.H.K</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Human Horse Connection]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Human Horse Connection Often we spend so much time focusing on our horses that we forget that taking care of ourselves is also taking...]]></description><link>https://www.dirtphysio.com/post/the-human-horse-connection</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60809614f0fa830058791719</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2019 22:16:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/621dfe_2cbcc549caee4730acdd770f0d239881~mv2_d_1223_1838_s_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jessica Bateman RMT, B.H.K</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>