Dry Needling for Rotator Cuff Injuries
Dry Needling (IMS) Treatment for Shoulder Pain What is the rotator cuff? The rotator cuff is a group of tendons and muscles in the shoulder, connecting the upper arm (humerus) to the shoulder blade (scapula). The rotator cuff tendons provide stability to the shoulder; the muscles allow the shoulder to rotate. What are common causes […]
Lower Back Pain Acupuncture Therapy
Acupuncture for Low Back Pain By physiotherapist, Stephanie Harrap, B.HK (KIN), MPT, CAFCI What is Acupuncture and how does it work? Acupuncture is a form of Chinese medicine that can be traced back at least 2,500 years. The general premise behind acupuncture is that the body contains patterns of energy flow known as Qi (pronounced “chee”) […]
Understanding the Rotator Cuff: Common Shoulder Injuries & Treatment
I have a Rotator what? Rotator who? Rotator what? Recently, I have encountered numerous patients asking about their rotator Cuff, specifically, tears, pulls and strains. But what is a Rotator Cuff? Is it that new fancy kitchen wear item off The Shopping Channel for $9.99? Can I buy another one if mine tears, pulls or […]
Treating Vertigo & Dizziness, Vestibular Physiotherapy
Do you suffer from vertigo? Did you know that Vestibular Physiotherapy may help if you have episodes of vertigo (spinning/dizziness) and/or nausea? What is Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) BPPV is a common disorder of the inner ear (your vestibular system). The vestibular system consists of the utricle, saccule, and three semicircular canals. The semicircular […]
2015 Best of Vancouver Georgia Straight – Vote Now!
Vote Now And Spread The Word – 2015 Best of Vancouver Georgia Straight Win a trip for 2 to the the Kā’anapali Beach Resort in Maui, Hawaii! The Georgia Straight’s 20th Annual Best of Vancouver voting has started and we would appreciate your support again this year as we won runner up “Best Physiotherapist 2014”! […]
Ankle Sprains & Sports Physiotherapy
Understanding & Treating Ankle Sprains What is an Ankle Sprain? Ankle sprains are frequent injuries that can occur across one’s lifespan. The most common, lateral ankle sprains generally occur from an uncontrolled force resulting when the foot turns and rolls inward while the toes are pointed away from the body. The mechanism of injury outlined above results […]
Pregnancy-Related Pelvic Girdle Pain (PPGP)
Pregnancy-Related Pelvic Girdle Pain What is Pregnancy–Related Pelvic Girdle Pain (PPGP)? Pelvic girdle pain can arise during and after pregnancy. It is pain around the pelvic girdle, which is a number of bones, and joints that support your spine (at the top) and legs (at the bottom). The most commonly irritated and painful areas during […]
Dry Needling (IMS) for Neck Pain
Dry Needling for Neck Pain By Reza Ghannadan, MPT, BSc (Kin), IMS-P What is Dry Needling? Dry Needling, also known as Intra-Muscular Stimulation (IMS), is an effective technique used by physiotherapists and physicians to treat pain arising from muscles and/or nerves. Dry Needling is based on Western Medical Science and involves inserting a needle, without […]
Low Back Pain, the Iliopsoas Muscle, & Trigger Point Massage Therapy
Misleading Lower Back Pain Being a Registered Massage Therapist in Burnaby, lower back pain is one of the most common things patients come in for treatment. Some individuals have low back pain due to soft tissue tightness, arthritis, poor posture, disc related injuries, etc. Some patients I have seen are surprised to hear that their […]
Common Running Injuries & Sports Physio
Running season is upon us…. With the spring weather in full bloom it’s the time when people want to get outside and get active and running is a popular way to do it. However, with the high rate of injuries in runners a lot of people use it as an excuse not to lace up […]