Physiotherapy for Anxiety and Stress – What You Need to Know
Many people look at the narrow definition of physiotherapy, and neglect to realize that its application can have a greater positive impact on people beyond physical mobility and function. If you’ve been reading our blog, then you know that the concept of physiotherapy as a means to combat stress first reared its head in an article […]
Teenage Physiotherapy – Why Your Teen May Benefit
We’ve covered the benefits of physical therapy for children, posted a recent article on physio for seniors, so the next logical step is to address the teenage years. In 2018 (and beyond) parents are paying attention to the health and wellness of their teens more than every before. It makes sense, given that the adolescent […]
Physiotherapy Advice for Seniors in Greater Vancouver
The senior segment accounts for approximately 16 percent of the total population in Burnaby BC (home to our physiotherapy clinic), which is nearly proportionately identical to that of Greater Vancouver as a whole. Of course, the senior population of today is quite a bit different from that of generations ago. You’re more active, taking full advantage […]
Physiotherapy and Fall Prevention
A Health Canada study shows that falls are the leading cause of injury in Canadians. Approximately 63 percent of seniors, 50 percent of adolescents, and 35 percent of working age adults are injured in falls. Of course, there are many considerations at play. The event can be the result of weather (icy sidewalks, etc.), sports, a hazardous workplace environment, simple […]
Physical Therapy Apps to Complement Your Plan
People download apps to help with their finances, travel, relationships, fitness, and everything else in between. When an opportunity or ailment alike strikes, people seek a digitized solution to assist in its management, and for the most part, it’s good that they do. When it comes to physiotherapy, we encourage patients to learn as much […]
March Madness Physiotherapy Tips for Basketball Players
Here we are smack dab in the middle of one of the most popular sports tournaments in North America – NCAA March Madness. In honor of the event, we thought it would be a good idea to provide some helpful tips for the basketball players out there, and this is no small group. Did you […]
5 Foods to Help Heal Muscle Tears
Muscle tears are one of the leading reasons that people visit a physiotherapist. While we do dedicate a lot of time to providing you with DIY information about injury prevention (muscle tears included) it’s important to address some ways to heal your ailment, outside of the scope of what we do for you at our clinic. […]
Physiotherapy for Cold Shoulder
No, we’re not here to give you advice on how to deal with getting the silent treatment from a coworker, friend, or loved one. Cold should (aka frozen shoulder) is a casual term for adhesive capsulitis, a condition in which the shoulder is stiff, painful, and has limited range of motion (ROM) in all directions. The […]
Physiotherapy for Couples
Even if you don’t happen upon this article today (Valentine’s Day) it important for you and your companion to take note – spa day for couples is so passé. That’s right, modern couples interested in health and wellness are looking to physical therapy as a means to build and sustain a healthy relationship. Sound about as […]
Family Physiotherapy Ideas for BC’s Family Day Long Weekend
The first thing that comes to mind when considering family day activities is physiotherapy, right? Obviously not. In fact, it’s usually the contrary for long weekends at this time of the year, with many households opting for a Netflix and chill marathon. But therein lies the problem. Studies show that fewer than 10 percent of […]