When life throws you a big curveball, you may need to undergo major surgery or spend months in rehab. But there are things you can do to prepare for this situation and get back on track after an injury. Knowing who to contact, which resources to access and how to advocate for yourself are all extremely important skills to develop as you recover from a complex injury. Here are our top tips when it comes to navigating the health care system in BC.

When we hear the term osteoarthritis (OA), it may sound scary. You may have heard layman’s terms used to describe OA like bone-on-bone, bone spurs, degeneration, or wear and tear. OA is one of the most common chronic conditions of the joints - particularly the knee, hip, lower back, and small joints of the fingers and toes. Despite the diagnosis of arthritis, the majority of clients can live happy, healthy lives as life does not stop after the diagnosis! We’ll run down why exercise is such an important component and some other treatment options for osteoarthritis in this post.

We’ll teach you the 3 different systems in the body and their involvement in balance, the types of balance, and some management tips on how to target balance exercises in the older adult population. As the population is aging, it is important that one has confidence and strength in their balance to enhance one’s quality of life!

Cold water immersion therapy is becoming an increasingly popular recovery protocol, and has been proven to improve recovery for subjective measures, but its effects on objective measures are far less apparent. This article will explore the benefits of cold water therapy.

Research has also shown that exercising with partners or friends resulted in greater relationship satisfaction on the days you work out together compared to days you work out alone (1). In another 2017 study, research showed that working out with a partner or friend can help you better adhere to an exercise routine that would make your goals more successful(2). 

Learn about the benefits and natural healing properties of hydrotherapy and how it can help you overcome injuries. Our mobile physiotherapy team is experienced and loves working with clients in Vancouver and the Lower mainland in hydrotherapy settings.

What are the different types of concussions? How are they treated? What symptoms should you look out for if you think you have a concussion? We’ll answer all these questions in the blog today!

Is icing an injury good? Is is bad? Does it even do anything? Read about the current research here!