Physiotherapist Specializing in Knees
Whether as a result of athletics, or for the simple act of being on this earth for more than three decades, we all begin to feel pain and discomfort in our knees. This part of the body is up there with the lower back and neck when it comes to our musculoskeletal complaints. Knee problems […]
Can Physiotherapists Do Acupuncture Too?
Many people understand that physiotherapy clinics offer services such as massage therapy, including myofascial release, petrissage massage, Swedish massage, trigger point therapy, and the like. However, there is a lag in public understanding about what exactly a full service clinic has to offer. One such lag, is with respect to one highly effective form of […]
How to Improve Body Positivity Through Physiotherapy
Body positivity, or the body positive movement, promotes a positive view of all bodies, regardless of size, shape, and physical abilities among other criteria. Advocates focus on the appreciation of the functionality and health of the human body, as opposed to assessment of its physiological appearance. While it’s considered by many to be a purely […]
How Can I Improve My Running Form?
OK, so maybe your form isn’t quite as bad as Phoebe Buffay’s, but you’ve recognized that something must be done to improve your speed, endurance, and overall performance on the tracks and pathways that you run along. Further, you may have come to the realization that your posture and positioning could be contributing to pain […]
Physiotherapy in the News | December 2023
We’re in the middle of the Holiday season of 2023. While you’re putting your body through the motions of last-minute Christmas shopping and watching ELF over and over again, we encourage you to take a moment to check out our monthly news update from the world of physiotherapy. What’s new this December that individuals and households […]
Physiotherapy Lessons to be Learned from ELF
Ever since the film adaptation of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol arrived a 1938, Hollywood has created a limited number of movies that the world can count as being official Christmas classics. That selective list includes the likes of A Miracle on 34th Street, It’s a Wonderful Life, Home Alone, and Home Alone 2. Then in […]
Physiotherapist Reviews Near You
You’re in need of physiotherapy to repair an injury or musculoskeletal malfunction, or to optimize your performance in athletics, work, or other activity. Perhaps all of the above. You’ve identified a number of clinics that are conveniently located in your area (Burnaby BC) with a full suite of services and hours that accommodate your needs. […]
Physiotherapy Open Late Near You in Burnaby BC
There was a time when most physiotherapy clinics were only open during traditional business hours, and closing their doors to walk-ins and appointments at 5 or 5:30 PM if not earlier. Of course, this was inconvenient for those who worked a full-time 9-5 job, leaving many to suffer from pain and malfunction until they could […]
Physiotherapy in the News | November 2023
We’re in the final stretch of 2023, with the Holiday season around the corner. But before we get to our annual tips to preparing your body for Christmas shopping and shindigs, it’s time for a news update from the world of physiotherapy. What’s new this November that individuals and households should know about as it […]
Why See a Physiotherapist Before Running in the Winter
Winter season is upon us in the BC Lower Mainland. While we’re blessed with relatively mild-to-moderate weather through the season, the colder temperatures most certainly impact our bodies. This is especially true for those who enjoy activities in the great outdoors. One such activity that is preferred by many Vancouverites (Burnaby residents included) is running. […]