Physical Therapist for After Surgery in Burnaby BC
Physical therapy is crucial after any surgery that has an impact on musculoskeletal function. A physical therapist helps a client to restore strength, mobility, and function, reduce pain and inflammation, and prevent complications that may arise such as blood clots. Through various treatments, an after-surgery physical therapist will promote faster, more effective healing by […]
Physiotherapist for Bow Legs in Burnaby BC
We recently ran a feature on the benefits of physiotherapy for knock knees, but today we’re looking at the opposite of that – physiotherapy for bow legs. While not technically the opposite of the former, it does aesthetically appear so. So what exactly are bow legs? It is a condition where the legs curve […]
Physiotherapist for the Canadian Armed Forces in Vancouver BC
The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is the single military entity in Canada, which includes branches related to the protection of our land, sea, and air spaces. It is comprised of the Canadian Army, the Royal Canadian Navy, and the Royal Canadian Air Force. The CAF have a significant presence in Greater Vancouver, with key […]
Physiotherapist for Teenagers in Burnaby BC
Among the many super powers that teenagers have (sleeping-in for more than 12 hours, etc.) is an ability to bounce back from all sorts of bumps and bruises. It’s this capacity for recovery that has them and/or their parents overlook the importance of physiotherapy as an integral part of maintaining their wellbeing. As a […]
Physiotherapy for Tight Muscles
Most people have and will experience temporary muscle tightness at some point in their lives. However, a sizable number live with chronic muscle tightness, with researchers indicating that it affects about 25% of the adult population. That’s about 568,000 people in Greater Vancouver BC alone. Muscle tightness can manifest as a feeling that they are […]
Physiotherapy for Trigger Finger
People most often hear the two-word phrase “trigger finger” in action movies and urban music, namely in the context of it being itchy. In reality, it’s a casual term used to describe a medical condition called stenosing tenosynovitis. Stenosing tenosynovitis is evident when a finger (usually the index finger) or thumb gets stuck in […]
Who to See for a Pinched Nerve?
A pinched nerve occurs when excess pressure is applied to a nerve – a bundle of fibers that transmits messages between your body and brain – by surrounding tissues, such as bones, cartilage, muscles, or tendons. While most people self-diagnose a pinched nerve when experiencing a sharp, aching, or burning pain in one zone, other […]
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 […]
Importance of Early Intervention Physiotherapy
This week, in our most recent physiotherapy in the news feature, we referenced the integration of physiotherapy in hospital ERs. The motivation for this call-to-action is steeped in the benefits of early intervention. The medical industry has recognized the importance, but for the general public to also realize the advantages more must be done to […]
Physiotherapy in the News | August 2022
We’re winding down the first week of August as we pen this “Physiotherapy in the News” update for our current and prospective clients along casual readers. There have been some interesting stories and press releases from the last few weeks that anyone who cares about their health and wellness (or that of a loved one) […]