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 […]
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 […]