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 […]
5 Warning Signs of a Bad Physiotherapist
It won’t always be this obvious We know you have many questions about physical therapy, and in response, we’ve provided an easy to follow guide on how to choose a physiotherapy clinic. And while we like to focus on the positive, we know that some of you want to know what to watch out for too. […]
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Write a Review About Our Service on our Google + Page! Please give us a 5 star rating on G+, simply go to Absolute PhysioCare Google + Review Page and follow the prompts! Let the world know about our our physiotherapy services! Absolute PhysioCare has always prided it’s self on providing amazing customer service and your satisfaction truly means the world to us! If for any reason you do not […]
What are X-rays, CT Scans, MRIs, and Ultrasounds?
Understanding X-rays, vs CT Scans, vs MRIs, vs Ultrasounds Medical imaging can be very useful in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal injuries but what are they really looking at. Plain film radiograph (X-RAY) X-rays look at bony anatomy. A beam of radiation passes through your tissues and gives off different shades of grey on the film. The […]
The Myth of ‘Normal’
Every Injury is Unique One of the most common questions that people ask me when they come for a massage is “Is this normal?” As they point to some aspect of their body or show me a movement they can or cannot do. My response it always the same, I ask them “Is that normal […]
The Difference Between a Strain and a Sprain
What is the difference between a strain and a sprain? A strain and a sprain are two types of injuries involving two different structures and I’m here to help you understand the differences between these two types of injuries. What is a sprain: A sprain is an injury to the ligament. A ligament is a […]
Tips for Safe Snow Shoveling in Vancouver, B.C.
Snow Shoveling– A winter workout that should be treated as such! As winter conditions hit the Lower Mainland and the rest of BC, it’s a good time to review some tips and tricks for shoveling snow in order to ensure the safety of yourself and fellow pedestrians. 1. Tips for Safe Snow Shoveling- Warm-up and […]
Pain, It’s all in my Head
Persistent Pain Treatment & Physiotherapy September was pain awareness month and there have been a lot of interesting discussions in the media lately regarding persistent pain (pain that lasts longer than 6 months). The college of BC physicians have set out new opioid dispensing guidelines and similarly, a campaign against opioid use, called Get PT […]