Active Rehabilitation: The pain is gone but I still cannot *insert favorite physical activity*
If you have been in a car accident or are recovering from a chronic injury your goal at the time was probably pain relief. At the time, all you wanted was to be able to take care of yourself, your loved ones, and perform your routine tasks without the pain and limitation. With that in […]
Is Plantar fasciitis causing my limp?
If you’re trying to diagnose your own limp, well, you’re not alone. Sometimes, finding and arriving at your own answers can feel quite empowering, especially if the problem is causing you discomfort and debilitation. The ankle joint is said to withstand up to five times your body weight in normal walking and up to thirteen […]
Osteoarthritis: Physical therapy for hip and knee pain
You’re no spring chicken, you have to make your peace with that.” Is that the response you got from a dismissive-someone when you described your hip or knee pain? Have you gone so far as to believing that about yourself? If you woke up with stiffness in your hip and knee, maybe even some creaking […]
4 things to expect on your first Physiotherapy appointment
Be it a dentist, a doctor’s appointment or a physiotherapy appointment, there is just something about seeing a medical professional that can be slightly unsettling. Maybe this is your first time and you are not sure what to expect. Maybe you had physiotherapy before and because you haven’t seen much progress you want to switch […]
Are you suffering from Post Covid Fatigue? Here’s how Physiotherapy can help.
Are you tired of being tired all the time? If you have experienced any form of Covid symptoms in the last year then you are not alone. Data from the BC Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (BCCDC) suggests that almost 80% of BC population has been affected by Covid-19 or its variants, that number […]
Challenging six misconceptions about Physiotherapy
Ignorance is bliss? Try saying that to someone in pain or recovering from an injury! When it comes to your body and health, information is power. Specifically, truth and facts can empower you to take charge of your health. Misconceptions can be likened to pesky parasites that invade your mind and stop you from taking […]