Dana Jacobs
- Manual therapy and therapeutic exercise.
- Active rehabilitation for injuries.
- ACL pre- and post-operative rehab.
- Shoulder rehabilitation techniques.
- Orthopaedic lower quadrant care.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
Access Orthopaedics
110 Quarry Park Blvd S E, Suite 200, Calgary, AB, T2C 3G3
Dana completed her Master of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Alberta in 2023. Prior to this, she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with Distinction from the University of Calgary in 2020. She also spent a semester at the University of Western Australia. Dana’s treatment approach combines education, manual therapy and therapeutic exercise with a focus on active rehabilitation. She enjoys treating a variety of patients, no matter the injury or stage of recovery. Her background in competitive soccer has developed into a particular interest in working with athletes of all sports, levels and ages. Dana is dedicated to lifelong learning and growth in her practice. She has taken post-graduate coursework in knee injuries including ACL pre-operative and post-operative rehabilitation. She has also taken courses in shoulder rehabilitation taught by renowned physiotherapist Lyn Watson. She has obtained Orthopaedic AIM Level 2 certification (lower quadrant) and is a certified Sport First Responder. Dana was born in Vancouver and raised in Calgary. Outside of the clinic she spends her time playing soccer, hiking, skiing, lifting weights, practicing yoga and travelling.
This testing is performed by a physiotherapist and is designed for high functioning and athletic patients to monitor their progress with their rehabilitation and determine readiness for return to sport. This testing may be recommended by your surgeon at specific times post-operative. This testing is currently available for shoulder instability (anterior/posterior dislocations and surgeries), rotator cuff repair surgery, pectoralis tendon surgery and ACL reconstruction (pre-operative and post-operative). This assessment and testing sessions involves a review of your injury/surgery, structured warm up, strength and functional testing using VALD isometric and force plate technology and a review of your test results. A copy of your results is provided to you, which you can share with your physiotherapist, coach, trainer, surgeon or other members of your care team. It is a high energy, maximum effort assessment. Please reach out to Dana at [email protected] for more information, or if you want to know if this testing is right for you.