5 Common Sources of Knee Pain
I’m sure that many of you have heard of various knee dysfunctions from patella femoral pain syndrome, IT band friction syndrome,and patellar tendonitis to name a few. What many people don’t know however, is that the cause of knee pain almost always is coming from dysfunctions in other parts of the body. In today’s blog […]
Foam Rolling
What is it? You have probably seen or tried it at your gym or exercise class. It looks like a pool noodle but a bit thicker and firmer than it. That is a foam roller. It is a self-massage tool used to release muscle knots and enhance recovery after a workout. How does it do […]
Running Principles
A slew of running injuries have been arriving at the clinic recently and I have found myself educating clients on efficient running mechanics. So, I thought it would be a good time to revisit a blog on running. Is there an optimal running technique? Should we all run the same way considering there are vast […]
How dysfunctional breathing can effect your performance and pain
Many clients wonder why physiotherapists often work on breathing as part of your recovery or rehabilitation. Improvement in the mechanics and pattern of your breath can have a major impact on your performance during activity, minimize tension around the neck and shoulders, and help with muscular stability during exercise. In fact, several studies have demonstrated […]
What’s the fuss with warm-ups?
A question I ask anyone coming to see me for a sporting injury is if they warmed up before playing or practising on the day of the injury. Most people tend to say yes, they do some sort of stretching or jog around to sweat a bit before playing. In the encounter, I always get […]
Types of Medical Scans
We see a lot of injuries in this clinic which means a lot of medical reports and scans. So I thought I would give a little summary of the ones we see often in case you ever find yourself needing one…hopefully not though! X-Ray X-rays are a naturally occurring form of electromagnetic radiation; they are […]
Brushing your teeth to a healthier body
Most of us have embraced the habit of brushing our teeth twice a day and sometimes more. Its been established in our routine and we don’t question why its good for our teeth. It’s 2 minutes of brushing, 2-3 times per day of mindless activity. So I have been known to ask my clients to […]
Yoga for Runners
Most runners are aware that cross training is important for maintaining optimal balance in the body with an activity that can be very repetitive nature. Why choose yoga? Targeting flexibility, strength, alignment, and breath, yoga can help to prevent injury, speed up recovery and improve running efficiency and form. Specifically, the practice helps to lengthen […]
Gearing up for ski and snowboard season
The last day of summer just went by. As most of us Vancouverites mourn the end of the sunshine, we can also shift our focus on our upcoming winter season. Although there’s no guarantee that there’s going to be much snow this year, it does not hurt to get ourselves physically ready to enjoy the […]
Thoracic Mobility: The Linchpin of Neck, Shoulder and Low Back Health
The ability to move freely through our upper back specifically with extension and rotation has a major impact on our neck, shoulders, low back and even our ability to breathe efficiently. Try this simple test: round through your upper back and see how high you can lift your arms overhead. Watch what happens to your […]