Physiotherapy for Dancers
Whether you’re dream is to attend Juilliard and/or compete at the highest level in ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, tap, or some other genre of dance, you understand how taxing your discipline is. Performance requirements and the potential for injury is right up there with the most elite athletes and their respective sports. Often more […]
Writer’s Cramp Physiotherapy
By definition, writer’s cramp (aka hand dystonia) is a focal movement disorder characterized by excessive and involuntary muscle contractions in the fingers, hand, and forearm that may co-occur with pain. It may also lead to the shoulder. While the condition can be found in anyone who employs fine motor coordination of hand and arm muscles, […]
Physiotherapy for Dragon Boating
Dragon boating in Greater Vancouver BC is almost up there with pickleball in terms of popularity. But while the latter provides a full body workout, the former taxes the torso unlike any other activity, whether a casual or competitive paddler. Consequently, dragon boaters (you) must be mindful and take extra precautions when it comes to […]
Physiotherapy for Baristas
We often use our blog to feature the benefits of physiotherapy for workers and professionals in a wide variety of industries. The every-growing list of articles includes hairdressers, hotel workers, delivery drivers, and even the Easter Bunny (yes, you read that right). In today’s most recent feature, we want to honor one of the most […]
Physiotherapy Open on Saturday
Like many Greater Vancouver BC residents, you’re busy during the “work week” and don’t have the time nor desire to make a physiotherapy appointment between Monday and Friday (inclusive). The last thing you want to do is rush to a clinic after punching the clock at the office, warehouse, classroom, or any other place that […]
Physiotherapy for Hairdressers
You’re accustomed to reading content regarding the benefits of physiotherapy for various athletes in addition to tradespeople who exert significant physical effort while on the job. However, a number of professional sectors go ignored, even though they too are at risk of injury and consequential development of chronic pain. Among these overlooked professionals are hairdressers […]
Physical Therapy for New Moms
Congratulations on motherhood! It’s an exciting and nerve-racking time rolled up into one. While you’re all-consumed by your new bundle of joy, we want to remind you to also look after yourself between bouts of feeding, changing diapers, and nibbling on tiny toes (OK, that last part is fun). Of course, you know this, which […]
Why the Easter Bunny Needs Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy is serious business when it comes to running any sort of enterprise. In fact, we have dedicated a significant portion of our blog to provide industries with the information they need to make educated decisions about corporate investment in physiotherapy. The industry catalogue includes everything from longshore ports and delivery services to agricultural interests and universities. But […]
Physiotherapy for Hotel Staff
We have covered the importance of connecting workers to physiotherapy for a wide variety of industries, including shipping ports and delivery services to agricultural interests and universities. Today, our focus is on the hospitality industry, namely for the staff who work in hotel and resort properties. Day-in and day-out they are on-site and in-service of guests from all over […]
Physiotherapy for Relationships (Couples)
Couples who love one another continue to look for ways to better connect. This is especially true during trying times, when it feels as if something is getting in the way of happiness together. Traditionally, some may have sought the services of a couples therapist, which can most certainly be beneficial. However, over the recent […]