Physiotherapy for Bowlers
Noticed a drop in your bowling game of late? Is it due to chronic pain or loss of function somewhere in your body? To keep your score from dropping from the mid-200s to below 100 (gasp) you will want to see a physiotherapist. Only then can you return to your status of kingpin or queenpin. […]
Physiotherapy for Rounded Shoulders
Are you bothered by the appearance of rounded shoulders when you look in the mirror? Are you tired of having family members tell you to correct your posture when you walk into a room? Or perhaps you’ve noticed the postural concern on your teenager or someone else in your household? Whatever the case may be […]
Who to See After an Automobile Accident
After a record breaking (in a bad way) five-year run of reported automobile accidents in BC, ICBC’s no fault insurance program could not have arrived at a better time. But before we provide a refresher on the program, we want to directly address a question that Greater Vancouver residents are asking – who to see […]
Getting Help After an Automobile Accident
The 5-year year average for motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) reported to ICBC in British Columbia is 822 per day. The all-time high was just a few short years ago, with ICBC logging a mind blowing total of 960 MVAs a day. That’s nearly 1000 accidents within every 24-hour period! Not surprisingly, the Lower Mainland accounts […]
Counselling for Pain Management After a Motor Vehicle Accident
Pain after a motor vehicle accident can affect employment, impair everyday functioning, decrease quality of life, and impact relationships with loved ones. When we are in pain, we are faced with many emotions. Such as grief and loss around our abilities and freedom, we may struggle with our identities as independent individuals, and we may […]
Tired of Gym Closures? Physiotherapy is the Alternative!
At press, fitness centers are closed indefinitely in BC. You find yourself among the thousands of health conscious people in Greater Vancouver that are weary of the seemingly never-ending cycle of these interruptions. You have also realized that you can only accomplish so much at your local outdoor park, especially when the weather is bad. […]
5 Signs it’s Time to See a Chiropractor
There are certain things that your vehicle does to indicate that it’s time for a tune-up. You don’t put that off because you don’t want to be left stranded on the side of the road somewhere. You also realize that ignoring the small stuff can lead to bigger problems and a much bigger bill from […]
Physiotherapy in the News | Top 3 of Stories 2021
At press, 2021 is pretty much in the books with NYE just days away. This marks a perfect time to look back at the top stories from the world of physiotherapy. But instead of our audience being those from within the industry, we dedicate this to YOU. After all, it’s you, a friend or family […]
Why See a Physiotherapist to Prepare for a Long Winter
At press, winter is here in the BC Lower Mainland. The snow is falling all around our Burnaby physiotherapy clinic, which is what has inspired this article today. While people may consider physio for injuries sustained after slips, falls, and fender benders that may occur at this time of the year, it can actually be […]
How to Convince Someone to do Physical Therapy
Is someone you know suffering from chronic pain, movement malfunction, and/or persistent physical fatigue? Then physical therapy can help. However, they may be a bit stubborn and require some convincing, no matter how well you’ve expressed heartfelt concern for their well being. When this happens, you need to hit them with a more practical argument. […]