The suitcase feels heavier than it used to, and getting up off the floor takes more thought. We all lose strength over time, but it's never too late to rebuild it. Here's why strength training matters more as we age, and how to get started.

Pickleball is booming in popularity — but so are overuse injuries like tendinitis. From elbow and shoulder pain to wrist and Achilles issues, we’re seeing more players sidelined by preventable strain. Learn how to stay in the game with simple tips for injury prevention and recovery. Whether you’re new to the court or a seasoned player, our team at Empower Physiotherapy can help you play pain-free.

With longer days and sunnier skies, May is the perfect time to get outside and move more—whether it’s running along the dyke, hiking local trails, planting a garden, or getting back to sports. It’s also a time when we tend to see a rise in preventable aches and injuries. At Empower Physiotherapy, we love seeing our community out enjoying the outdoors—and we’re here to help you do it safely and comfortably. Here are some tips from our physiotherapy team to help you stay active

Spring is here, and for many, that means getting back into the garden! While planting, weeding, and digging can be rewarding, they can...

These running injury tips with keep you pain free this spring.

Spring is a fantastic time to embrace outdoor activities and keep active. There are so many ways to keep an active lifestyle. Here are some

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 this crazy weather. Snowstorms, several inches of snow, and all the chaos that goes with it! ​ This kind of winter weather brings a lot of snow and so many problems with it. I’ve treated several patients with incidences of low back and shoulder pain after shoveling. Most people hurt themselves from sudden exertion and overloading the spine.