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 […]
Returning to running after an injury
A frequently asked question that I hear in the clinic is “when can I start running again’’? This answer is going to depend on a variety of factors such as the severity of an injury, how long you’ve been ‘off running’, how much cross training and rehabilitation has been done, and prior fitness level. One […]
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 […]
Proper Pushups
In this video blog we revisit how to do a proper pushup. Have you been doing it right?
Tough Mudder Challenge
In the last 5 years, mud runs have become a mainstream activity for people to physically and mentally challenge themselves. In June, I ran my first mud run in Whistler, the Tough Mudder. The course was just short of 18 km with 19 obstacles scattered in the hilly and muddy Whistler terrain. The obstacles range […]
Revisiting Minimalist Running – Maximize your potential
The minimalistic running movement has been growing rapidly and I have increasingly fielded questions about it in the clinic. I have noticed equal interest from those who are injured, those looking for proactive care, and those looking to increase performance. Minimalistic running, which includes barefoot running has been featured in major running magazines, book publications […]
Progressive Loading: Baby steps to a Successful Rehabilitation
Today I am going to touch on a topic that I always speak to my clients about but really isn’t specific to my formal education in physiotherapy. I rather think of it as my common sense rule to rehabilitation and exercise. It’s my talk on Progressive Loading and Tissue Tolerance. As an example, here are […]
What therapy do I choose?
Confused about what type of therapy to use? So are many people. Clients ask me all the time about various therapies and what is beneficial, and the honest truth is that people are different. By that I mean clients bodies are different and their response to treatments vary, and because the body is so complicated […]
Prenatal Care & Maternity
As many of you know, I am expecting this March! These last few months have been an adventure into the world of all things prenatal. As a new mom, I’ve had many questions and although there is a wealth of information out there, much of it just told me what I could not do and […]