5 Warning Signs of a Bad Physiotherapist
It won’t always be this obvious We know you have many questions about physical therapy, and in response, we’ve provided an easy to follow guide on how to choose a physiotherapy clinic. And while we like to focus on the positive, we know that some of you want to know what to watch out for too. […]
Choosing Your Sole Mate
How to Choose Running Shoes & Prevent Injury It’s quickly approaching that time of year when New Year’s resolutions are starting to form, and if for you those goals include running, it’s important to start thinking about what you need to get there. Whether it’s running your first 5k, the Vancouver Sun Run or setting […]
Write A Review on Absolute PhysioCare’s Google Plus Page
Write a Review About Our Service on our Google + Page! Please give us a 5 star rating on G+, simply go to Absolute PhysioCare Google + Review Page and follow the prompts! Let the world know about our our physiotherapy services! Absolute PhysioCare has always prided it’s self on providing amazing customer service and your satisfaction truly means the world to us! If for any reason you do not […]
What are X-rays, CT Scans, MRIs, and Ultrasounds?
Understanding X-rays, vs CT Scans, vs MRIs, vs Ultrasounds Medical imaging can be very useful in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal injuries but what are they really looking at. Plain film radiograph (X-RAY) X-rays look at bony anatomy. A beam of radiation passes through your tissues and gives off different shades of grey on the film. The […]
The Myth of ‘Normal’
Every Injury is Unique One of the most common questions that people ask me when they come for a massage is “Is this normal?” As they point to some aspect of their body or show me a movement they can or cannot do. My response it always the same, I ask them “Is that normal […]
The Difference Between a Strain and a Sprain
What is the difference between a strain and a sprain? A strain and a sprain are two types of injuries involving two different structures and I’m here to help you understand the differences between these two types of injuries. What is a sprain: A sprain is an injury to the ligament. A ligament is a […]
Tips for Safe Snow Shoveling in Vancouver, B.C.
Snow Shoveling– A winter workout that should be treated as such! As winter conditions hit the Lower Mainland and the rest of BC, it’s a good time to review some tips and tricks for shoveling snow in order to ensure the safety of yourself and fellow pedestrians. 1. Tips for Safe Snow Shoveling- Warm-up and […]
Pain, It’s all in my Head
Persistent Pain Treatment & Physiotherapy September was pain awareness month and there have been a lot of interesting discussions in the media lately regarding persistent pain (pain that lasts longer than 6 months). The college of BC physicians have set out new opioid dispensing guidelines and similarly, a campaign against opioid use, called Get PT […]
Scar Tissue Management & Massage Therapy
Understanding Scar Tissue When I was a kid I thought it was cool to have scars. I figured the more scars I had the more people would know how awesome and daring I was. As an adult my thoughts regarding scars haven’t changed that much. While I don’t want scars as much anymore I still […]
Prenatal Massage: The Benefits of Massage for Moms-To-Be
The Benefits of Prenatal Massage for Back Pain Earlier this year, I posted a video about homecare techniques that soon to be Moms could use to help alleviate low back pain and help improve their sleep. Exercises and stretches are wonderful tools to have in order to manage discomfort but sometimes a bit of extra help is […]