What to do after a motor vehicle accident?
This is what ICBC covers for injuries requiring physiotherapy and kinesiology sustained after a motor vehicle accident.
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How to Shovel Snow Safely
This West Coast winter, we have been having more than our usual share of snow and cold spells. We, in the Lower Mainland, are not used to...
What to do after an Ankle Sprain
When all eyes were on each country’s best soccer players competing for the illustrious FIFA World Cup, Brazil’s hopes of winning the cup...
Knee Pain in Teenage Athletes
Sports are a fantastic way of keeping our kids active, strong, and having fun. But what happens when that nagging ache continues to...
Online Physio is the Way to Go!
Truth be told if you asked me to perform physiotherapy through a computer monitor a few months ago, I’d say no way. I am a manual...
How Heavy is Your Head? Why it's Important to Stand Up Straight.
I want you to pause for a second and take a look at your posture. Is your chin poking forward? Are your shoulders hunched and slouched...
Top 3 Tips for Runners to Prevent Injuries & Improve Performance
1. Manage load Load management is one of the most important factors to take into account whether you are new to running or an experienced...
Upgrade Your Main Sleeping Partner – Your Mattress
Who doesn’t like to hear the melodious words “you were right”? In the past couple of months, three different patients came back to me...
Intentions & Recalculating
I like how the word “intentions” has replaced “resolutions” for New Years. It opens the pathway to change without setting yourself up...
Acupuncture - How Do Physiotherapists Use It?
I have had so many people ask me, physiotherapy and acupuncture how does that work? I have been using acupuncture within my physiotherapy...
Keep Moving With or Without a Gadget
The other day my nine-year-old patient Keira asked, “Why does it say Keep Moving on your wall?” I commented to her mom that our tag line...
Achieve Your New Year's Resolution
Many people see the turn of a new year as a time to make a change in their life. Most who make New Year’s resolutions have intentions to...
Get on a Roll and Have a Ball
As a physiotherapist, I believe a large part of my role is to empower you to self manage, whether it is in the form of injury prevention...
What I Learned From Yoga Teacher Training
I have been practicing yoga for over 7 years now and felt it was finally time to learn what was hiding behind our mats and our physical...
Overuse Injuries in Youth Sport
What is happening? Why is this such a contentious issue? Why is it getting so much attention? Should I be concerned about my own kids?...
Getting to the Core
“Core /kôr/ noun, the central or most important part of something.” Yes, by definition it is a perfect name for the core muscles of the...
Stand Tall and Keep Moving (Posture & Movement)
“Happy new year!” It’s an inherently positive message meaning let’s look forward to a bright new start but you can’t see the horizon...
December Physio-4 Tips for skiing and boarding
Winter is in the air. And that means skiers and boarders have one thing on their minds, hitting the slopes. As more and more British...
November Physio-4 Tips for Hockey
Hockey is truly Canada’s passion, NHL or no NHL. Before you (or your child) even step on to the ice make sure you are well equipped. ...
October Physio-4 TIPS for Pre and Post Natal
Pregnancy and early motherhood can be hard on your body. Seek advice early on from your physiotherapist for tools to reduce pain during...
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