Physiotherapy for Leg Pain
According to the most recent Canadian Pain Task Force Report, at least 21% of Canadians live with chronic pain. The back and legs are the most common focal points of this pain. We have covered back pain extensively here on our blog, so today we want to divert your attention to the pair of appendages […]
Physiotherapy in the News | July 2023
Summer of 2023 is here and the weather has been amazing thus far in the Greater Vancouver BC area. Individuals and households are participating in a wide number of summertime recreation that physiotherapy can help with. Among summer activities is the noble act of lounging around in patio chairs and hammocks. If that sounds like […]
Physiotherapy for Dancers
Whether you’re dream is to attend Juilliard and/or compete at the highest level in ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, tap, or some other genre of dance, you understand how taxing your discipline is. Performance requirements and the potential for injury is right up there with the most elite athletes and their respective sports. Often more […]
Writer’s Cramp Physiotherapy
By definition, writer’s cramp (aka hand dystonia) is a focal movement disorder characterized by excessive and involuntary muscle contractions in the fingers, hand, and forearm that may co-occur with pain. It may also lead to the shoulder. While the condition can be found in anyone who employs fine motor coordination of hand and arm muscles, […]
Physiotherapy for Dragon Boating
Dragon boating in Greater Vancouver BC is almost up there with pickleball in terms of popularity. But while the latter provides a full body workout, the former taxes the torso unlike any other activity, whether a casual or competitive paddler. Consequently, dragon boaters (you) must be mindful and take extra precautions when it comes to […]
Physiotherapy for Baristas
We often use our blog to feature the benefits of physiotherapy for workers and professionals in a wide variety of industries. The every-growing list of articles includes hairdressers, hotel workers, delivery drivers, and even the Easter Bunny (yes, you read that right). In today’s most recent feature, we want to honor one of the most […]
Physiotherapy Open on Saturday
Like many Greater Vancouver BC residents, you’re busy during the “work week” and don’t have the time nor desire to make a physiotherapy appointment between Monday and Friday (inclusive). The last thing you want to do is rush to a clinic after punching the clock at the office, warehouse, classroom, or any other place that […]
Physiotherapy for Hairdressers
You’re accustomed to reading content regarding the benefits of physiotherapy for various athletes in addition to tradespeople who exert significant physical effort while on the job. However, a number of professional sectors go ignored, even though they too are at risk of injury and consequential development of chronic pain. Among these overlooked professionals are hairdressers […]
Physiotherapy in the News | June 2023
Summer of 2023 is upon us. While households (your’s included) throughout Burnaby and Greater Vancouver BC are busy planning their summer vacations we encourage you to pause and have a look at some recent news from the world of physiotherapy. Why? Because within are anecdotes that you may apply to your own health and wellness […]
Physical Therapy for Grandfathers
The patriarch of any family is an important figurehead. He sits at the head of the proverbial and literal table, and passes down knowledge from generations prior, peppered by the experiences he himself has acquired over his many decades on this earth. Then there’s the really important stuff. He makes magic quarters appear from behind […]