Active Rehabilitation

Running in the rain

So the summer is over. Gone are the long and sunny days when it was so lovely to run on Vancouver’s amazing sea wall. Now we’re in it for 8-9 months of rainy grey weather. But is it really that bad? I had tons of fun running my first half marathon this past summer. While […]

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Beginner core training

Walk through the basics of what the core is and learn introductory exercises to strengthen it.

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Wishing for an endless summer

Labour Day has come and gone and we had our first taste of autumn weather recently. It’s dark when I wake up and I’ve had to wear my hoodie walking to work. For those unfamiliar with Canadian culture, weather is a major conversation piece especially when summer is ending and winter approaches. Clients always assume […]

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How to survive a long haul:Physio advice for road trips and flights

Summer is a busy time of year for visiting friends, family abroad, and road-tripping across our beautiful province. Being sedentary for several hours in an often cramped and uncomfortable space can have its downfalls especially when it comes to neck and low back pain. Here are a few ways that you can mitigate the risk […]

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Preparing for the West Coast Trail

In mid August, I’ll be heading out to tackle the West Coast Trail (WCT). The WCT is 75 km in the Pacific Rim National Park on the west coast of Vancouver Island. It’s a trail that features lush rainforests, campsites along the beach and picturesque pacific ocean scenery. However, it’s also known for the rigors […]

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Flip Flop Season

It’s officially summer, and although we haven’t had the warmest summer yet, we are starting to sport our sandals and flip flops a lot more these days. They definitely are more breathable and comfortable in the warmer weather, but when it comes to going for a long walk or standing all day in them, they […]

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Swimmers Shoulder

Victoria Day long weekend has come and gone. For many Vancouver residents, especially those residing in Kitsilano, it means the opening of our beloved Kits Pool. At 137 metres it’s almost 3 x longer than an Olympic sized pool and is Canada’s longest pool. Located at beautiful Kitsilano beach with the picturesque backdrop of the […]

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Stubborn Tendon Injuries: Prevention & Management

What exactly is a tendinopathy? Firstly, tendon is the portion of tissue that attaches muscle to bone. Many of us have heard of tendonitis, which specifically refers to inflammation of the tendon, typically in acute injury where there is redness, warmth or swelling present. However, research has shown that more chronic cases of ‘tendonitis’ such […]

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Being Injured Sucks

So it’s been awhile but I am injured again…Not bad, don’t worry and yes, I can still work! It just lead me to think again about my clients and how they feel when they come in upset about their ailing or injured body. We’ve all been through it to some degree and we can all […]

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Unleashing Your Weekend Warrior

Spring season is here in Vancouver and we’re getting a great dose of sunshine. What better time to get out and enjoy the great outdoors! If you’re like me and have been hibernating over the winter season, it’s probably a good idea to ease yourself back into activities. For us weekend warriors, this is prime […]

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