Rehab and Performance Physiotherapy in Calgary
at The Lab.
Redefining Physio with Active Sports Therapy
The Lab was built on a vision of a world where recovery can be guaranteed.
Seeing the gap between what clinical research confirms and what most patients experience, we knew it could be closed with smarter systems, clearer plans, consistent metrics, and better outcomes.
So we built a rehab that is driven by data. Everything we do at the Lab, from how we assess to how we treat and measure progress, is grounded in clinical research and built pursuing one goal—to redefine recovery and get as close as possible to guaranteeing outcomes.
Lower re-injury risk
More likely to return to sport
$2,736
saved on healthcare
Lower cost with early initiation of Physical Therapy.
Accelerate Recovery
Early rehab after ACL reconstruction is safe
Early physiotherapy after ACL surgery is safe and speeds up functional recovery without risking graft stability
Avoid Healing Delay
Delayed rehab can prolong recovery
Delaying rehab in hamstring strains can add up to 3-weeks to recovery timelines
The Lab’s Method
Objective Intake & Diagnostic Assessment
Using validated tools and performance tech, we capture movement baselines across mobility, strength, asymmetry, and control.
3R Recovery Plan Development
Your 3R Plan (Recover. Rebuild. Resurge.) outlines key milestones, timelines, and progression criteria, giving you and your clinician a shared, measurable path to your goal.
Personalized Injury Education
Whether you’re dealing with activity-related joint pain, chronic injuries, or soft tissue conditions, we explain what’s driving your symptoms and what’s being done about it.
Tissue Preparation & Early Intervention
Initial treatment focuses on targeted tissue prep and muscle activation techniques that prepare your body for progressive loading, while reducing pain and protecting healing structures.
Progressive Tissue Loading
We apply individualized strength and movement progressions based on your sport or activity demands, guided by force data, tolerance testing, and performance benchmarks common in sports physical therapy.
Performance Re-Evaluation & Data Monitoring
Every plan includes checkpoints. We re-test your strength, range, symmetry, and movement under load to ensure you’re progressing.
Return-to-Performance Integration
We benchmark your rehab outcomes against objective standards, sport-specific demands, and individual goals. You’ll leave with greater resilience, lower risk of re-injury, and full confidence in your performance.
Diagnostic Assessment
Injury Education
Tissue Loading
& Data Monitoring
Featured Partners
Who We Move With
Youth & Pro Athletes
From emerging talent to elite performers, we guide athletes through injury recovery, return-to-sport protocols, and performance optimization.
Active Adults
You train hard, work hard, and live fast. We help weekend warriors and driven professionals recover efficiently, stay mobile, and maintain performance through restorative sports therapy and custom rehab plans.
Legends In Motion (Older Adults)
Movement is longevity. With focused rehab, we support older adults who want to stay mobile, strong, and confident in their bodies.
Map Your Comeback, Get Assessed Today
Start with a data-backed diagnosis and a plan designed to get you back—faster, stronger, and more resilient.
Your Goals Define the
Path We Build Together
At The Lab, you enter one of two high-performance pathways. Both are backed by data, driven by outcomes, rooted in sport medicine and rehabilitation principles and custom-built around your goals.
For clients recovering from pain, injury, or surgery.
Physiotherapy
Objective assessments and measurable treatment plans rooted in clinical research
Athletic Therapy
Running Gait Assessment
Hands-on care combined with movement-focused rehab to restore control, capacity, and confidence.
For clients aiming to train, strengthen, reduce injury risk or compete at a higher level.
Personal Training
Strength & Conditioning
1-on-1 and Small Group Coaching
Sports Performance Testing
Individual Testing | Team Testing
Inside The Lab
Our Performance Rehabilitation Facility
Private Treatment Rooms
for focused one-on-one clinical sessions
Performance-grade Gym and Testing Equipment
for progressive loading and movement diagnostics
Recovery Room Access
for compression, heat, and active recovery between sessions
Virtual Check-in & Automated billing
for a streamlined process
Lively, Athlete-driven Atmosphere
where progress is the baseline
Meet Our Team Of Clinicians
rehab team
Radek Wiechecki
Physiotherapist
Co-founder
Seamus McFadden
Physiotherapist
Co-founder
Maciek Krolikowski
Physiotherapist
PERFORMANCE
team
Tylor Landry
Strength and
Conditioning Coach
PERFORMANCE
team
Nicole Hounsome
Athletic Therapist
CSCS Certified
Strength Coach
rehab team
Radek Wiechecki
Physiotherapist / Co-founder
rehab team
Seamus McFadden
Physiotherapist / Co-founder
rehab team
Maciek Krolikowski
Physiotherapist
performance team
Tylor
Strength and Conditioning Coach
performance team
Nicole Hounsome
Athletic Therapist / Strength Coach
team
research, rehab, and performance
If You Were Built To Move, You Belong Here
For those who refuse to sit out. For those who expect clarity and measurable progress. Whether returning to sport, recovering from injury, or building long-term capacity. This is rehab for those who want to understand the “why”, not just follow the “what”.
If that’s you, fill in the form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer direct billing for physiotherapy or sports therapy services?
We currently do not offer direct billing for insurance claims. To keep things simple and efficient, all payments are securely processed via credit card through our online Jane App system. Your card stays on file for convenience, and you’ll receive an invoice after each appointment to submit directly to your insurance provider.
What types of claims do you accept?
Unfortunately, we do not accept WCB, MVA, or AHS claims. To ensure quality care for our patients and fair compensation for our therapists, we have opted to operate strictly under a private model. However, we do provide private post-surgical care for those seeking a comprehensive post-surgical recovery plan.
Do I have to be an athlete to come to The Lab?
Absolutely not. While we work with elite and youth athletes, we also support active adults, older adults, and anyone who wants to stay mobile and pain-free. If you’ve experienced an activity-related joint injury, chronic pain, or just want to stay in the game, our restorative sports therapy and active sports therapy in Calgary are built for you.
What’s the Difference Between Physiotherapy and Athletic Therapy?
At The Lab, both physiotherapy and athletic therapy support our performance rehab model, but they serve slightly different roles.
Physiotherapy (Physio)
Medically regulated, with a broader scope of care.
Treats sports injuries, chronic pain, post-surgical needs, and neurological or respiratory conditions.
Involves formal diagnosis, manual therapy, exercise, and modalities like dry needling.
Requires a Master’s degree and provincial registration (e.g., Alberta College of Physiotherapists).
Athletic Therapy (AT)
Specializes in musculoskeletal rehab—bones, joints, muscles, and soft tissue.
Focused on athletes and active individuals recovering from orthopedic injuries.
Includes on-field care, taping, bracing, and return-to-play rehab.
Certified through the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (CAT(C)).
Depending on your injury and goals, your plan may include one or both disciplines.
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