Physiotherapy and Fall Prevention
A Health Canada study shows that falls are the leading cause of injury in Canadians. Approximately 63 percent of seniors, 50 percent of adolescents, and 35 percent of working age adults are injured in falls. Of course, there are many considerations at play. The event can be the result of weather (icy sidewalks, etc.), sports, a hazardous workplace environment, simple […]
Physical Therapy Apps to Complement Your Plan
People download apps to help with their finances, travel, relationships, fitness, and everything else in between. When an opportunity or ailment alike strikes, people seek a digitized solution to assist in its management, and for the most part, it’s good that they do. When it comes to physiotherapy, we encourage patients to learn as much […]
March Madness Physiotherapy Tips for Basketball Players
Here we are smack dab in the middle of one of the most popular sports tournaments in North America – NCAA March Madness. In honor of the event, we thought it would be a good idea to provide some helpful tips for the basketball players out there, and this is no small group. Did you […]
Physiotherapy for Couples
Even if you don’t happen upon this article today (Valentine’s Day) it important for you and your companion to take note – spa day for couples is so passé. That’s right, modern couples interested in health and wellness are looking to physical therapy as a means to build and sustain a healthy relationship. Sound about as […]
Family Physiotherapy Ideas for BC’s Family Day Long Weekend
The first thing that comes to mind when considering family day activities is physiotherapy, right? Obviously not. In fact, it’s usually the contrary for long weekends at this time of the year, with many households opting for a Netflix and chill marathon. But therein lies the problem. Studies show that fewer than 10 percent of […]
6 New Year Resolutions Physiotherapy Can Help You Achieve
2018 has arrived as individuals and households across Greater Vancouver dive deep into their new year resolutions. Fitness centers are packed and candy aisles are barren in January, but as we all know, this new resolve to live better is often sidelined somewhere around February, as day to day distractions get in the way. It doesn’t hurt […]
How to Improve Balance Through Physiotherapy
If you’ve searched for information on this topic then the assumption here is that you may be experiencing issues with your balance. Of course, the background and motivations will vary. You may be of advanced age, or suffering through diabetes and have issues feeling your feet and connecting to the motions needed for proper balance. On […]
Benefits of Physiotherapy for Kids
As an adult, you already know that there are numerous reasons to make physiotherapy a part of your normal health and wellness routine. But what about the rest of the household? Many parents don’t consider physiotherapy for their kids. The thought process is understandable, given that the little critters seem to bounce back from any […]
How to Choose a Physiotherapy Clinic
Most people don’t give a physiotherapist much thought until they need one. To many, it’s not the same as finding a dentist or family doctor. And while a case can most certainly be made to make a semi-annual visit with a physiotherapist a part of your household routine too, that’s not what this article is […]
Why See a Physiotherapist – Should You Make Regular Visits?
It’s funny. If you bring up to someone in casual conversation that you’re off to your dental or family doctor appointment they think nothing of it, and the dialogue returns to what you binged watched on Netflix last weekend. But bring up the fact that you’re on the way to a physiotherapist, and they furrow […]