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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]