Sleep Well
With the leaves changing colour and the days growing shorter and colder, it seems like a great time to talk about sleep – I think the bears would agree! Although we aren’t aware of it in the moment, sleep is an active and complex process. Sleep cycles through predictable stages during the night, beginning with […]
Hiking with Injuries
During August long weekend, I had planned to take on the Juan de Fuca trail. Unfortunately, 3 weeks before my hike I aggravated an old knee injury. The injury was not so bad that I couldn’t walk but it was definitely hard to hike up and down trails while carrying ~40 lbs comfortably. With good […]
Whiplash 101
What is Whiplash? Whiplash is a sudden acceleration-deceleration of the head, most often during a motor vehicle accident, can cause injury and strain neck muscles and surrounding soft tissues. This type of injury is commonly referred to as whiplash. In such an event, the neck and head are suddenly forced backward and then forward, putting […]
Pelvic floor health: Urinary incontinence
What is urinary incontinence? It sounds pretty straightforward, but here are the five classifications: 1. Stress: This is urine leakage that occurs with an increase in intra-abdominal pressure such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, lifting. 2. Urge: This urine leakage that occurs with an uncontrollable need to urinate and inability to delay the urge. This type […]
Injury Prevention for Cyclists
There has been a rapid increase in new cyclists hitting the road especially between the ages of 40-50 and is gaining even more popularity than golf, especially in the lower mainland. Former athletes with osteoarthritis and joint related conditions are turning to cycling as a means to keep fit without high impact. As the early […]
Shoulder Pain
This time of year, we start seeing a lot of shoulder injuries pop up as volleyball, baseball, and ultimate seasons start up. Although we’ve been waiting all winter to get back into action, we have to remember that we don’t go from zero to hero in one day. So try these few pointers to get […]
Does pain = injury?
So you just woke up and your neck was hurting for some reason. You go to see your favorite therapist or doctor for some relief. You are in pain and not happy about it. Your practitioner treats you and advises you to move your neck around every so often even if it hurts. Wait a […]
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 […]
Travelling and your health
When we take holidays, we like to take the opportunity to get some much needed R&R. Now, don’t get me wrong this is very important for our mental and physical health, however, it can also play a negative role if taken to far. All too often I see clients return from their holiday with complaints […]
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 […]