Benefits of Physiotherapy for Sports Teams
Most professional sports teams in North America have physiotherapists on the payroll. But when it comes to amateur, city league, college/university, and youth level there appears to be a bit of a lack in Canada. As a coach or athletics coordinator, you may be seeking to fill this void, but in order to build a case […]
How to Treat Sore Feet from Standing All Day
Physical ailments that impact those who sit in an office environment seem to get all the press. Every week there is a new Mashable or Huffington Post article about a tech office swapping out chairs for exercise balls and balance stools. And that’s great. But a significant portion of the population stands through most of their […]
How to Avoid Injuries in Sports – Prepare Before You Play
Some of you are taking on a new sport to get in shape (a new year pledge?) while others are already participating at a competitive level. Alternatively, you may be one of the hoards of parents who are preparing their kids for the school team or local community league. Whichever the case, you have more than optimal performance on […]
6 New Year Resolutions Physiotherapy Can Help You Achieve
2018 has arrived as individuals and households across Greater Vancouver dive deep into their new year resolutions. Fitness centers are packed and candy aisles are barren in January, but as we all know, this new resolve to live better is often sidelined somewhere around February, as day to day distractions get in the way. It doesn’t hurt […]
Why Should I (You) Wear Orthotics?
The American Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Society’s running definition of orthotics describes it as footwear devices worn to correct foot and ankle abnormalities without surgery. Many people imagine nothing more than a shoe insert or arch support when they hear the word orthotics, but it goes beyond that. Orthotics can also include foot pads, ankle braces, and more. There are […]
How to Improve Balance Through Physiotherapy
If you’ve searched for information on this topic then the assumption here is that you may be experiencing issues with your balance. Of course, the background and motivations will vary. You may be of advanced age, or suffering through diabetes and have issues feeling your feet and connecting to the motions needed for proper balance. On […]
Benefits of Physiotherapy for Kids
As an adult, you already know that there are numerous reasons to make physiotherapy a part of your normal health and wellness routine. But what about the rest of the household? Many parents don’t consider physiotherapy for their kids. The thought process is understandable, given that the little critters seem to bounce back from any […]
How to Choose a Physiotherapy Clinic
Most people don’t give a physiotherapist much thought until they need one. To many, it’s not the same as finding a dentist or family doctor. And while a case can most certainly be made to make a semi-annual visit with a physiotherapist a part of your household routine too, that’s not what this article is […]
Why See a Physiotherapist – Should You Make Regular Visits?
It’s funny. If you bring up to someone in casual conversation that you’re off to your dental or family doctor appointment they think nothing of it, and the dialogue returns to what you binged watched on Netflix last weekend. But bring up the fact that you’re on the way to a physiotherapist, and they furrow […]
What Happens After ACL Reconstruction
Firstly, what is the ACL? The ACL is one of the 4 ligaments that hold the knee joint together (connects the femur and tibia). A torn ACL → Instability → Giving way → Joint damage → Future degenerative changes → Impeding on quality of life What to do Pre-Op? Prehab! Prehab! Prehab! Deficits occur following an ACL […]