Idea’s for a healthy smoothie
Summer is here & is it smoothie season! Here are some recipe ideas.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Deadlift
Watch as Jesse and Rob demonstrate the deadlift. They outline proper form and also point out common mistakes.
Natural Curves
Everyone knows the importance of our backs, and how hard it is to function without a healthy back, but why do some have more pain or issues than others? There are numerous reasons to this question but as therapists we constantly talk about posture and alignment because this essentially is the basis for how well […]
How often do you think about your posture?
With the new year comes new year’s resolutions. So there’s no better time to talk about having better posture! As a physiotherapist, almost every single client I see will get some sort of lesson on postural correction. Apart from its obvious benefit of avoiding neck and back pain, it also becomes a cornerstone to having […]
Don’t Ignore the Small Things
It’s only the second day of 2016 and I’ve already injured myself. I tweaked my neck and I cannot turn my head or lift my left arm more than shoulder height. Although it is not a severe injury, it has definitely put me out of commission for the last few days and caused me noticeable […]
What is Sciatica Pain?
Sciatica or sciatic pain refers to pain and dysfunction that radiates along the path represented by the sciatic nerve. It is a frequent injury we see at PhysioWorks. Even though it is a common problem, I would like to take some time to explain why your diagnosis of ‘sciatica’ can significantly differ from another individual’s […]