What to Do Before Skiing this Winter
At press, the mountainous slopes that embrace Greater Vancouver BC are slated to open within a few short days. Many local residents have planned this to be the first year to strap on skis and join the thousands (and thousands) of other locals and visitors who make it a weekly activity through the winter. […]
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 […]
How to Overcome Fear of Getting Hurt in Sports
When we’re young adolescents, we don’t give much thought to pushing the limits on the court, rink, track, or field. Even if we get hurt at an early age we bounce back within a couple of weeks or days. Young cells are dividing and regenerating more quickly than those of adults, which allows adolescent bodies […]
How to Prepare for the Olympics
At press, we’re all coming off of the high of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games. Nearly every household across Vancouver, BC, Canada, America, and around the planet has tuned in to celebrate the magic of athletic competition. Next to Tzatziki sauce it is Ancient Greece’s greatest contribution to the world. The Games inspire athletes 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 […]
Physiotherapy for College Athletes
We’re nearly a month into the first semester of the collegiate year in BC, which means that many athletic programs are ramping up and/or kicking into full gear. Amidst the on-campus practices and preparatory activities there is one resource that we encourage post-secondary athletes to take advantage of – physiotherapy. Here’s why. Why College and […]
Returning to Sports After COVID – Why Physio is Necessary
The PGA has returned. The NBA and NHL have committed to returning this summer. And you’d better belief that nothing that will stop the NFL from kicking-off in time for the fall season. One by one professional leagues across the continent are coming back from the COVID 19 “layoff” to the delight of fans. […]
Why There Would Be No 2020 Super Bowl Without Physio
Super Bowl LIV is upon us, but as viewers and fans we take the road that led its professional athletes there for granted. You see, the 54th edition of the NFL’s crown achievement as we know it would not have been possible without physiotherapy. Here’s why. Why the Super Bowl 54 Matchup Between the San Francisco […]
How to Keep Playing Sports Later in Life
One of the biggest fears athletic people have is the reduced capacity to keep playing sports as they get older. Does it have to be that way? Does age have to become a crutch that keeps up from hitting the track, field, or court with the same vigor that we did in our youth? It […]