Bike Fit
Why do a bike fit: One size does not fit all! Two people can be the same height but have very different bodies. Someone may have longer legs and a shorter torso. Someone may have one leg that is slightly longer than the other or someone may have differently shaped feet altering the contact with […]
Osteoarthritis and Exercise
Knee and hip osteoarthritis are very common conditions that affect ~10% of the population of British Columbia. There are a lot of misconceptions about the condition and its management. It is often inappropriately labeled as a “wear and tear” condition but it in fact involves a variety of processes. The biggest danger involves the idea […]
Now Offering Telerehabilitation
In lieu of our clinic closures we are pleased to now offer video conferencing with our physiotherapists starting Thursday March 19, 2020. These telerehabilitation sessions are available for any of our existing patients (no new assessments) and can include injury consultation, education and instruction, exercise prescription and supervision. Bookings can be made on our online booking page under physiotherapy. From the listed appointments […]
Pace to the finish line
As one of the newest physiotherapists at Physioworks, this is my first blog post and I have decided to share some insight into my own personal journey towards training for the BMO half marathon. I hope that you can take away some educational advice from a physiotherapists perspective but also some personal advice based on […]
What is Pilates?
What is Pilates? Classical Pilates is an exercise system developed by Joseph Pilates over 100 years ago. He was an exercise enthusiast and started developing the ideas of what we know as Pilates while working with injured WW1 soldiers. Over many years he designed a methodical system of movements that he believed would develop our […]
The Importance of Having a Strong Butt
Your glute muscles were meant to act as more than just a cushion to sit on! Other than the core, glute strengthening is one of the top prescriptions I give clients for a variety of complaints. In particular, weak glutes have been shown in research to have a negative impact on the health of your […]
Pelvic floor & core control: more than just kegels
When it comes to training the core, the pelvic floor muscles may not be the first set of muscles that come to mind. Kegels are isometric holds of the pelvic floor muscles, meaning a static contraction of the muscle. However, the pelvic floor is part of a dynamic system that needs to allow change in […]
Stop getting on my nerves!
Our nervous system spans the entire body through a series of mobile and adaptive conductors. We typically divide the nervous system into the central nervous system – brain, brainstem and spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system which basically covers everything else. Our peripheral nervous system encompasses the nerves that relay commands to affect or […]
Healthy Movement Through CrossFit
CrossFit’s philosophy is “constantly varied functional movement performed at high intensity”. This means that this exercise routine uses a variety of multi-joint and full body exercises. The term “high intensity” refers to the volume (sets and reps) as well as time domain; the goal is to perform the movements as efficiently as possible. CrossFit has […]
New Clinic, New Team Members
We’re happy to announce that our Wesbrook Village Clinic is now officially open! Located right in Wesbrook Village, close to the Wesbrook Community Centre and right above the Shopper’s Drug Mart we’re excited to become a part of the community and offer our services to UBC and the surrounding areas. In addition to our new […]