Benefits of Physical Therapy for Hiking
It’s official hiking season in Greater Vancouver, although our climate affords a year long opportunity to explore the trails of the great outdoors. With our clinic located near Burnaby Mountain, home to a bounty of trails on the east side of the range, we frequently see clients and patients who express an interest in improving their prowess […]
Physical Therapy for Kayakers – Know Before You Paddle
Summer is here and one of the favorite pastimes in the waterway rich region of Greater Vancouver BC is kayaking. Within convenient distance of our own Burnaby physiotherapy clinic we have some great places to head on out with a paddle, including Burnaby Lake and Deer Lake, which is why we have our fair share of […]
Physiotherapy Equipment for Home Use
While we provide our patients with undivided one-on-one attention at our clinic, we love it when they express interest in taking home all they have learned so that they can work on their rehabilitation, recovery, and injury prevention program from the comforts of their home, yard, or nearby park. That being said, self-care in this […]
Benefits of Physiotherapy for Tennis Players
Things are heating up on the professional tennis circuit as the summer approaches. We roll into Roland Garros this week for the French Open, followed by other major tournaments such as Wimbledon and the US Open. While you may not be playing along side the likes of Williams or Nadal, the season, along with the beautiful weather […]
Physiotherapy for Surfers – Physical Therapy for Surfing
Summer is coming to the Lower Mainland, and that means water sport enthusiasts are getting ready for the season. Surfers in particular are coming out of the woodwork more than ever before, in search of local waves after news dropped that the sport has been added to the 2020 Summer Olympics. You’re going to see […]
Physical Therapy for Driving – How Physio Can Help
People who drive often, whether due to a long daily commute, or for professional reasons (truck or bus drivers, etc.) understand the physical pains that can come from sitting in the same unique position for hours on end. In BC, instances of chronic pain and discomfort from driving are about to ramp up. This is because the […]
Benefits of Physiotherapy for Running in Vancouver
Spring is here and summer is coming. That means more people from all over Greater Vancouver are about to lace up their running shoes and hit the local tracks, trails, pathways, and seawalls to free their minds from the day-to-day while burning some calories in the process. Even though running/jogging is a fantastic form of cardiovascular […]
Physiotherapy for Anxiety and Stress – What You Need to Know
Many people look at the narrow definition of physiotherapy, and neglect to realize that its application can have a greater positive impact on people beyond physical mobility and function. If you’ve been reading our blog, then you know that the concept of physiotherapy as a means to combat stress first reared its head in an article […]
Teenage Physiotherapy – Why Your Teen May Benefit
We’ve covered the benefits of physical therapy for children, posted a recent article on physio for seniors, so the next logical step is to address the teenage years. In 2018 (and beyond) parents are paying attention to the health and wellness of their teens more than every before. It makes sense, given that the adolescent […]
Physiotherapy Advice for Seniors in Greater Vancouver
The senior segment accounts for approximately 16 percent of the total population in Burnaby BC (home to our physiotherapy clinic), which is nearly proportionately identical to that of Greater Vancouver as a whole. Of course, the senior population of today is quite a bit different from that of generations ago. You’re more active, taking full advantage […]