Physiotherapist for Paralysis in Burnaby BC
When most people hear the word “paralysis” they envision someone completely confined to a wheelchair or bedrest. However, the medical term is used to indicate a loss of muscle function in any part of the body. There are varying types of paralysis, with the most common defined as the following: Monoplegia, which affects one […]
Physiotherapy for Muscle Spasm
Are you experiencing all-too-regular muscles spasms? If one or more of the following symptoms are evident, you may very well be: Sudden and involuntary contraction of a muscle. Sudden sharp and stabbing muscle pain that can make it difficult to move. Tightness and hardness an a muscle may feel knotted or even hard to the […]
Physiotherapy for Motion Sickness
At press (summertime) tens of thousands of Greater Vancouver BC households are preparing to hop on-or-in planes, trains, automobiles, and ships to explore the province, country, continent, and world. While vacation travel is exciting, it’s also anxiety-inducing for those who regularly experience motion sickness. What is motion sickness, exactly? It is characterized by a […]
Who to See for a Pinched Nerve?
A pinched nerve occurs when excess pressure is applied to a nerve – a bundle of fibers that transmits messages between your body and brain – by surrounding tissues, such as bones, cartilage, muscles, or tendons. While most people self-diagnose a pinched nerve when experiencing a sharp, aching, or burning pain in one zone, other […]
Physiotherapist for Knock Knees
Knock knees is a casual term used to describe a condition known as genu valgum. The condition is characterized by the inward bending of the knees, causing them to touch or come close together while the ankles are spaced apart. It is common in adolescence (evident in up to 75% of children between ages 3 and […]
Physiotherapy in the News | May 2025
The fifth month of each year is generally a high-spirited one in British Columbia. Many anticipate the arrival of May the 4th (be with you), Cinco de Mayo, Victoria Day Long Weekend, and spring weather. But to ensure that festivities and balmy temperatures can be enjoyed, health and wellness must be prioritized. This segues […]
Physiotherapist for Addiction
People are often surprised to learn that a full service physiotherapy clinic can do more for people than rehabilitate an injury. The interconnected disciplines found within a clinic may be employed to eradicate chronic headaches, dizziness, restore sexual function, and much more. Physiotherapy can also help you achieve greater emotional and mental wellness. But one […]
Physiotherapy for Mental Health
When it comes to one’s mental health, people tend to seek help from behavioral health therapists and clinical psychologists. As they should. However, mental health care doesn’t stop outside of the office doors of these specialists. A devotion to better emotional wellbeing can extend to all other areas of your life, from nutrition through to […]
Smartphone Injuries You Need Physiotherapy For
Over 15 years ago (prior to release of the first iPhone) the only injury to be concerned about with respect to your phone was if an angry partner threw it you. That, and strangulation from the curly cord (we’ve seen too many movies). But now with more mobile devices than there are humans on the […]
When to Switch Physiotherapists
There comes a time when people and households consider a change of their doctor, dentist, or other healthcare practitioner. Physiotherapy is no different in this sense. Over time (or even right away) you may decide that the “relationship” isn’t working. In some cases the need to switch is due to an issue that is endemic […]