Function First
Performance & Rehab

From sidelined to in the game

Athlete-grade assessment, rehab and recovery — for the competitor chasing a personal best and the weekend warrior chasing a pain-free morning alike. Same standard, same team, one roof inside The Dome.

60minFull movement & strength assessment
12wkSupervised post-surgical rehab
3–6Shockwave sessions to real results
AllagesAthlete-grade care for everyone
How it works

The performance protocol

Every athlete and every body follows the same proven arc — measured, coordinated, and built around your goal, not a template.

  1. 01

    Assess

    A 60-minute movement and strength screen. We map how you move, test your capacity, and pinpoint the exact limiter — an old injury, a weak link, or a movement fault.

  2. 02

    Diagnose

    Our osteopaths, chiropractors and athletic therapists compare findings, so the root cause is named — not guessed — and we set goals you can measure.

  3. 03

    Rebuild

    Hands-on therapy, taping and bracing, and a tailored strength and mobility program that progresses every week as you get stronger.

  4. 04

    Recover

    Shockwave, laser and PEMF between sessions to calm inflammation and speed tissue repair — so you keep training instead of sitting out.

  5. 05

    Perform

    Return-to-sport testing to prove you're ready, then a maintenance plan that keeps you durable and in the game.

What we run

Programs built around the goal

Coordinated across our osteopaths, chiropractors and athletic therapists — from a single assessment to a full surgical recovery.

Performance assessment

$85 · 60 min

The starting point. A full movement screen and strength workup to find what's limiting you, with a written plan to fix it.

  • Head-to-toe movement screen
  • Strength & capacity testing
  • Injury history review
  • Written, goal-based plan

Return-to-sport rehab

from $85 · per session

Structured, phased rehabilitation that takes you from injured to competition-ready with confidence — not guesswork.

  • Phased loading program
  • Taping & bracing
  • Sport-specific drills
  • Return-to-play testing

Recovery & regeneration

from $25 · drop-in

Athlete-grade recovery technology to calm inflammation, speed repair, and keep you training between hard sessions.

  • Radial shockwave
  • K-Laser & Bio-Flex
  • PEMF (The Ring)
  • Quick laser from $25
Flagship program

Post-surgical program

$4,200 · daily, Mon–Fri · 12 weeks

Our most intensive offering: supervised rehabilitation five days a week for twelve weeks, built for a complete and confident recovery after surgery.

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  • Daily supervised sessions
  • Progressive strength loading
  • Shockwave, laser & PEMF
  • Milestone testing every phase
Recovery technology

Recover fast enough to do it again

The same advanced modalities that keep pro athletes on the field — calming inflammation, accelerating tissue repair, and shortening the gap between hard sessions.

Laser and PEMF recovery equipment at Function First
  • 01

    Radial Shockwave

    Gentle pressure waves that heal stubborn tendinitis, plantar fasciitis and tennis elbow — most feel results in three to six sessions.

  • 02

    K-Laser

    A high powered laser that stimulates all cell types including soft tissue, ligaments, cartilage, and nerves to manage pain and accelerate regeneration.

  • 03

    Bio-Flex

    Specific red and near infrared wavelengths that improve healing time, reduce pain, increase circulation, and decrease swelling.

  • 04

    PEMF (The Ring)

    Pulsed Electromagnetic Field therapy that recharges cells, improving circulation of nutrients and oxygen to calm pain and aid recovery.

The Dome multisport facility in Gasoline Alley, Red Deer County
Where you train matters

Rehab where the pros prepare

Function First lives inside The Dome — a premier multisport facility in Gasoline Alley with turf fields, batting cages and a high-performance gym. Rehab, train and recover in the same building.

Pro teams who train at The Dome
Chicago BlackhawksDetroit Red WingsIndianapolis ColtsRed Deer RebelsEdmonton Elks
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Function First

Let's find your next level

Start with a performance assessment and we'll build the plan around your goal — back to sport, back to pain-free, or both.