Physiotherapy for Delivery Drivers
According to the most recent data (2016) from WorkBC, there are an estimated 11,000 delivery and courier service drivers in the province. After the events of the past two years it’s safe to say that the number is now considerably higher, as our dependency on the shipping of products (for personal and professional reasons) has […]
Physiotherapist for Addiction
People are often surprised to learn that a full service physiotherapy clinic can do more for people than rehabilitate an injury. The interconnected disciplines found within a clinic may be employed to eradicate chronic headaches, dizziness, restore sexual function, and much more. Physiotherapy can also help you achieve greater emotional and mental wellness. But one […]
Smartphone Injuries You Need Physiotherapy For
Over 15 years ago (prior to release of the first iPhone) the only injury to be concerned about with respect to your phone was if an angry partner threw it you. That, and strangulation from the curly cord (we’ve seen too many movies). But now with more mobile devices than there are humans on the […]
Physiotherapy for Farmers
Physiotherapy isn’t just for athletes and those injured in automobile accidents. People from all walks of life benefit from physiotherapy in more ways than most could ever imagine. We’ve made it our mission to communicate this fact, using this very blog to provide useful information for everyone out there. And we really go the extra […]
Why is Physiotherapy so Expensive? Myth vs Reality
There’s one potential concern that was not addressed in this list of common myths about physiotherapy. It’s born from the frequently asked question “Why is physiotherapy so expensive?”. We know that the query is relative to someone’s income status and/or lack of clarity on the matter. Seeing as we can’t help with the former (or […]
Physiotherapy for Uber/Lyft Drivers in Vancouver BC
The proliferation of ride-hailing services in Vancouver BC has opened up the entrepreneurial doors to pretty much anyone with a valid BC driver’s license. Some residents use it to supplement their income, others have turned it into a full-time gig. Whatever the case may be, drivers who opt-in to the Uber or Lyft platform are […]
When to Switch Physiotherapists
There comes a time when people and households consider a change of their doctor, dentist, or other healthcare practitioner. Physiotherapy is no different in this sense. Over time (or even right away) you may decide that the “relationship” isn’t working. In some cases the need to switch is due to an issue that is endemic […]
Physiotherapist Put Me On a Machine…and Walked Away
Feeling frsutrated about your last physio session? Odd title, right? Unfortunately, it’s a commonly heard statement from people who have had a poor experience with physiotherapy. We’ve received a number is new patients who have gone through this very same thing – over and over again. They walk into a clinic for their scheduled appointment, […]
Physical Therapy for Fishing Enthusiasts
Do you have a sign or digital wallpaper in your home/office that says Gone Fishin’? Then you’re a self-designated fisherman or fisherwoman. While you’re set to enjoy another season on the waterfront, riverside, dock or deep sea there’s one thing that can lure you away from the activity that you love to do – pain […]
Physical Therapy for Construction Workers
Greater Vancouver BC is the fastest-growing metropolis of Canada’s three largest Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs). Our own neck of the woods is partly to credit, as data from the 2021 Census indicates that Burnaby is among the fastest-growing major municipalities in the country. This growth is immediately evident from the moment you walk out of your door and make […]