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 […]
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 […]
Haunted House Injuries Physiotherapy Can Help You Avoid
Do you live in a haunted house? While you may make a killing (ahem) by putting it on Airbnb during Halloween, it can be a bit of a bummer for all other days and nights of the year. As any horror movie about haunted houses will tell you, there are a number of injuries that […]
Home Alone Injuries Physiotherapy Can Help With
images: courtesy of 20th Century Studios It’s that time of the year when TV channels and streaming services are brimming with Holiday season favorites. Within the comedies, dramas, fantasies, and romances is one story that offers important takeaways for people who experience acute injuries or chronic musculoskeletal impediments. Is it National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation? Christmas […]
Physiotherapy for Gardeners
Three most common gardening related injuries and how physiotherapy will help, courtesy of Absolute PhysioCare in Burnaby, Greater Vancouver BC.
Snow Injuries to Watch Out For
Snow is expected (at press) for the weekend ahead, and while Greater Vancouver weather forecasts are more like speculations than probabilities, it’s a good idea to be prepared. When it comes to health and wellness those preparations involve a heightened awareness of the increased risk of injury. Below is a breakdown of what you can […]
Why See a Physiotherapist Before Doing Your Outdoor Workouts
Last week we provided readers with an article on why to see a physiotherapist before beginning the new year in the gym. But some of you plan to fulfill your resolution to get in better shape by working out in the great outdoors. While this is certainly a great idea, it is also highly recommended […]
Injury Free Year – How Physio Will Help
3 practical ways physiotherapy will help you enjoy an injury-free year in 2021 and beyond, courtesy of Absolute PhysioCare in Greater Vancouver BC.
Shopping Injuries You Can Avoid Through Physiotherapy
Black Friday and Cyber Monday spark the biggest weekend in shopping of the year. From there we head into December which has people hopping online and hitting the malls in droves to score deals for friends, family, loved ones and themselves. But beyond the damage done to credit card balances is a another concern – […]