At press, fitness centers are closed indefinitely in BC. You find yourself among the thousands of health conscious people in Greater Vancouver that are weary of the seemingly never-ending cycle of these interruptions. You have also realized that you can only accomplish so much at your local outdoor park, especially when the weather is bad. As a result, you’re looking for a reliable alternative to traditional gym environments. While few have realized this, physiotherapy is a great place to start. Here’s why.
Why Regular Physiotherapy is a Great Alternative (and Supplement) to Traditional Gyms
Because a Physiotherapy Clinic is an Essential Precursor to the Gym Environment
Did you know that it has long been recommended to see a physiotherapist before starting/renewing a membership at a gym? It’s true. Doing so ensures that you don’t aggravate an existing injury and ensures that you use proper form (for your biomechanics) so that you don’t cause a new injury. In addition, a physiotherapist will vet and can help establish workout programs ahead of time. View more on why all gym memberships should begin with a physiotherapist. In fact, the same is true for when the weather gets better and you eschew uncertain gym memberships for outdoor workouts.
Full Service Physiotherapy Clinics Have the Facilities and Equipment
A premium full-service physiotherapy clinic has the facilities and fitness equipment (including machines, bands, balls, weights, etc.) to help you accomplish a number of your goals. These include your desire to build core strength, improve balance, heal muscle and repair injury, and prevent future injury. In fact, physiotherapy has been employed by top-level bodybuilders for decades. Goal achievement is accomplished not just because of having access to the facility and equipment, but because you will have an expert in biomechanics and body movement (more on this below) working along side you through each and every session.
Because Fitness Trainers Are Not Physiotherapists
Did you lose access to a fitness trainer when gyms were required to close their doors? This may have been a real blessing in disguise. This is because it’s extremely important to consult with a physiotherapist before working with a fitness trainer. A fitness trainer does not have the same qualifications as physiotherapist, and as a result does not have an expert understanding about your biomechanics and musculoskeletal system. They do not have the same level of expertise in injury risk mitigation and are not trained to identify underlying injuries and other issues that need to be addressed before picking up weights. View more on why physiotherapists are more qualified to work on your body than your currently closed gym’s fitness trainers. At the very least, a physiotherapist will be a great complement to your favorite trainer.
Ideally, your health and wellness regime would include regular visits to a local physiotherapy clinic and fitness center. But powers-that-be have forced the need for gym alternatives for the foreseeable future. Take back control over your health and wellness by becoming a part of the physiotherapy movement in your community. If you live in the Greater Vancouver area, schedule a consultation at a Burnaby BC clinic today. You will soon discover the positive difference physiotherapy will make in your life.