How to Overcome Fear of Getting Hurt in Sports
When we’re young adolescents, we don’t give much thought to pushing the limits on the court, rink, track, or field. Even if we get hurt at an early age we bounce back within a couple of weeks or days. Young cells are dividing and regenerating more quickly than those of adults, which allows adolescent bodies […]
Why Am I So Injury Prone?
Unless you’re into action sports and/or preparing to compete in breakdancing at the next Olympics, you may be unsure of why you get injured so easily. You seem to sustain some strain, sprain, or tear at work or when participating in physical activities every few months or even weeks. It’s a baffling phenomenon for you […]
Physiotherapy in the News | August 2024
What better time could there be to discuss physiotherapy on a global news scale than at the conclusion of the Summer Olympic Games? The quadrennial event (biannual if counting winter) shines a spotlight on the importance of optimal musculoskeletal function like no other. But just in case you needed a reminder about the critical […]
Breakdancing Physiotherapy
Breakdancing (aka breaking) has been around and thriving since the 1980s, but recently the culture’s top performers have rightfully become recognized as elite athletes after the inception of the sport (more of a lifestyle) into the Summer Olympic Games. Breaking was a big hit at Paris 2024 and is expected to blow up even further […]
How to Prepare for the Olympics
At press, we’re all coming off of the high of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games. Nearly every household across Vancouver, BC, Canada, America, and around the planet has tuned in to celebrate the magic of athletic competition. Next to Tzatziki sauce it is Ancient Greece’s greatest contribution to the world. The Games inspire athletes to […]
Helping Athletes with Mindset Physical Therapy
There has been a lot of talk about “mindset” in athletics over the most recent decade. Some providers position it as if it’s proprietary, but it has evolved to become a genericization in the field of natural performance enhancement. In essence, mindset in fitness refers to an athlete’s collection of thoughts and beliefs that […]
How Long Does it Take for a Neck Strain to Heal?
Neck strain is a medical term that describes when one or more neck muscles, ligaments, or tendons are injured. Symptoms include stiffness, limited mobility (left/right and up/down), general discomfort, and pain. These symptoms get in the way of work, enjoyment of recreational activities, and can make the simple act of turning one’s head to […]
How Long Does it Take for Rotator Cuff to Heal?
A compromised rotator cuff can make certain recreational activities feel downright impossible. Weightlifting, swimming, paddling, surfing, tennis, golf, pickleball and more depend upon this group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint. Collectively (and when healthy) they keep the head of the upper arm bone firmly within the shallow socket of the shoulder. […]
How Long Does it Take for Ribs to Heal?
You’ve recently sustained a rib injury and have quickly realized how debilitating it can be. Not only does it frustrate your ability to work, play sports, and enjoy a wide number of activities, it can be bothersome to walk and breathe. And forget about sleeping normally for awhile unless you’re blessed with the ability to […]
How Long Does it Take for Calf Strain to Heal?
You’ve sustained a calf injury over the last few weeks or days. I may have been today. It doesn’t take long to realize how debilitating it can be, keeping you from your favorite sports, recreational activities, and even brisk evening walks. Frustrated, you are wondering how soon you can return to normal and have come […]