Running and walking are great ways to stay in shape, but is there an ideal frequency and intensity to strive towards? While you may think the goal is to run more often, more intensely, and for greater distances, research indicates otherwise.

If you're on a computer for most of the day, and you find your head slowly inching forward, your shoulders rounding, and your neck pain is dialing up, then this is the article for you. I asked our team of physiotherapists to share their BIGGEST tips to improve posture immediately! We'll cover the 5 most important posture hacks and give you some quick exercises to fix your posture now.

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.

Have you ever wondered how many physiotherapists there really are?! Or who you should see for your injury? This article will break down each type of physiotherapist so you know who the best physiotherapist for your condition is.

Although the practice of Yoga has been around for centuries, the term "Yoga Therapy" is relatively new. Yoga therapy sessions are much more comprehensive than a typical Yoga class available to the general public.

You don’t have to be a world-famous swimmer or celebrity trendsetter to find out what cupping is all about. Cupping is available to anyone who is looking to detoxify their body using traditional methods. It is also affordable and accessible. Cupping is most often used for improving blood circulation to muscles and tissues, releasing excess fluid, and supplying oxygen to cells.

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). 

Physiotherapists can play an important role in the rehabilitation of people living with Long Covid, to balance activities with rest, to optimize recovery, and to consider other factors that are important in symptom management beyond solely physical activity. Currently, there are a lot of unknowns towards research on post-covid-19 syndrome. Hopefully researchers can soon discover what the prevalence is, or what the risk factors are for developing post-covid-19 syndrome.

Acupuncture is one of the many modalities used within rehabilitation to help manage pain, inflammation whilst stimulating the boy’s own healing chemicals to enhance recovery, mood, and energy. It stems from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) which dates back as early as 1000BC and uses appropriate stimulus to incorporate a holistic approach to treatment by acknowledging the body’s ability to return to a balanced state of health.

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.

Have you ever wondered why after an injury some injuries take longer to heal than others? Or what happens at the cellular level during tissue recovery? The aim is to help you understand the processes of injury as much as possible and the reasoning for swelling or the length of healing. This article will take you through the body’s natural stages of healing, discuss the risk factors that prolong healing, and…

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!

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