“Every joint injury, spinal condition and sports injury has a soft tissue component that must be addressed to achieve the best possible patient outcomes.”
Whether recovering from an injury, managing chronic pain or striving to perform at your best, having the right team behind you can make all the difference. At Active Sports Therapy, chiropractic care goes far beyond spinal adjustments. The team of nine chiropractors, working alongside more than 30 healthcare practitioners across two south Calgary locations—with a third clinic opening later this year—shares a common philosophy: every joint injury, spinal condition and sports injury has a soft tissue component that must be addressed to achieve the best possible patient outcomes.
What sets AST apart is that every chiropractor integrates advanced soft tissue treatment into patient care, including Active Release Techniques® (ART). This specialized hands-on approach identifies and releases adhesions within muscles, tendons, fascia and nerves to restore normal tissue mobility. By treating both the joints and the surrounding soft tissues, our chiropractors help reduce pain, improve range of motion, restore function and accelerate recovery.
“Too often, the source of a patient’s pain isn’t just the joint—it’s the surrounding muscles and soft tissues,” says Dr. David Westmacott, President and CEO of Active Sports Therapy. “If you don’t treat those tissues, you frequently miss the underlying cause of the problem.”
AST chiropractors regularly treat repetitive strain and sports injuries, including rotator cuff injuries, achilles tendinopathy, tennis elbow, hip and hamstring strains, plantar fasciitis, neck and back pain, and tension-type headaches. By combining chiropractic care with advanced soft tissue treatment, patients recover more efficiently and return to the activities they love with greater confidence.
Patients also benefit from AST’s Unified Team Care model. Their chiropractors work closely with physiotherapists, registered massage therapists, Traditional Chinese Medicine doctors and naturopaths to develop coordinated treatment plans tailored to each patient’s individual needs.
“Our greatest strength is our team,” says Dr. Westmacott. “The collective knowledge and experience of our practitioners allows us to provide a level of care that no single practitioner can offer alone. By collaborating across disciplines, we consistently achieve better patient outcomes.”
“At Active Sports Therapy, our chiropractors don’t just treat the spine—we treat the whole person, including the often-overlooked soft tissues that are essential to lasting recovery, optimal performance and long-term health.”
Photography by: Miko Photography
Active Sports Therapy
Willow Park
220-9950 MacLeod Trail SE
Calgary, AB T2J 3K9
403-278-1405
Westman Village
148 Mahogany Centre SE
Calgary, AB T3M 2X9
(825) 509-4780
Website: www.activesportstherapy.ca
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