Volleyball Physical Therapy
When played at an elite level, volleyball is a high-intensity sport that calls upon a number of muscles, including the biceps femoris, gluteus maximus, erector spinae muscle group, trapezius, and posterior deltoids. That being said, nearly all muscles along with ligaments, tendons, and tissues are tasked during the combined movements of bumping, blocking, spiking, setting, […]
MMA Physiotherapy
Mixed martial arts (MMA) has gone from the fringe to becoming one of the most popular amateur and professional sports in the world. As a result, it has become widely recognized that current and aspiring fighters are far from being brutes, but elite athletes that must undergo training regimes that make those from other sports […]
What to Do if Physio Isn’t Working
Never consider that it’s you doing something wrong when physiotherapy isn’t working to correct an injury or musculoskeletal ailment. You’re not the one who completed at least six years of formal education, passed a federal examination, and took a provincial clinical exam prior to registering with the College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia […]
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 […]
Who Should I See for Back Pain?
You’ve got back pain. Whether it’s the lower, middle, or upper back it’s a major inconvenience that can disrupt the smallest of movements. It can keep you from work, sports, and all sorts of activities. It can make sitting down for a cup of coffee a serious chore. You can’t take it for another day […]
Injured on Vacation in Vancouver? Come See Us!
Getting injured on vacation is the worst. It can sideline all of the plans that you had with friends and family, leaving you with feelings of FOMO as everyone else gets back to whatever it is you all came into town to do. After all, why should they suffer because you sprained an ankle or […]