With schools starting again this week, we highly recommend paying extra attention to a good backpack. Backpacks shouldn’t mean back pain, therefore choosing an ergonomic backpack should be a priority. A good bag could make the difference between feeling happy and healthy, or living with...
Everyone in their life at some point has experienced inflammation. As a child you may remember this as falling over and grabbing your leg, feeling it become very red and swollen. This reaction is called the inflammatory response. The inflammatory response is a natural body process...
BENIGN PAROXISMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO (BPPV) BPPV is a condition brought on by the abnormal movement of small crystals (Otoconia) within the inner ear. When these crystals move from their regular position (in the Utricle), into the semi-circular canals they disrupt the ability of the brain to...
From the Vancouver Sun: Exercise experts weigh in on distinguishing differences Vancouver Sun | 2 Apr 2018 | GABRIELLA BOSTON Warming up and cooling down can help lessen some muscle soreness after workouts. Experts say such workout pains tend to go away after about 48 hours. No pain, no...
Aquatic Centre Physiotherapy is very pleased to inform you about our latest added service - Active Rehabilitation. In August 2017, kinesiologist Beth Canny joined our team and since has helped many people get back to their pre-injury fitness. Learn here what Active Rehabilitation is all...
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE MOST COMMON DANCE INJURIES? Dancers are susceptible to many types of injuries, traumatic and overuse. These injuries are more likely to occur in the lower extremities due to the stress that dancers put on their bodies. An example of a traumatic...
It is well documented that prolonged periods of sitting is responsible for an increased risk in a range of diseases. Simply put, sitting is bad for your health. So even the most ergonomically perfect office set up is not ideal if you are still sitting for 8-10...
Ankle injuries are extremely common. The most common ankle injury is a sprained ankle, but ankle pain can have numerous sources. Ankle pain that results from traumatic injury is often thought of as sports injuries. But you don't necessarily have to be an athlete or even a social sportsperson...
For ten days, from August 10th – August 20th, the exciting mountain bike event Crankworx in Whistler is on. Fast descents, amazing tricks and huge jumps are part of the spectacular event. Mountain biking may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but it has been gaining...
It is mid summer and especially in this heat, we need to pay extra attention to our water intake. Water is perhaps one of the most important sources for good nutrition; however, it is always overlooked. Staying hydrated is extremely important for daily functioning; in fact, many...