We have been closely following how our Provincial and National Health Authorities have guided physiotherapy clinics on the best strategies to keep our patients safe while also welcoming them back into the clinic for treatments.
We will be open for BOTH in-clinic and virtual physiotherapy appointments starting May 19th 2020. The clinic may look slightly different but we can promise that you will still receive the highest quality of care. Read more +
Stretch Before That First Throw
Spring is here and it’s baseball season. However, with COVID-19 and all of us practicing social distancing you may not have had the chance to hit the baseball diamond for any throwing, batting or team play. To break the boredom and to get some exercise, your son or daughter may have shouted out “Mom/dad, let’s go out and play catch in the yard”. Read more +
THE DO’S AND DON’TS OF GARDENING
With a number of people taking up activities they usually don’t have time to do, gardening has become a favourite past-time in this pandemic crisis. That is fantastic! Fresh air, you are outside, and you are being active. Just a few precautions you need to be aware of so that you don’t need to call us due to a sore joint, muscle or ligament that you have inadvertently damaged. Read more +
Basic Bike Fitting
Seat Height
A seat that’s too low or too high can cause more than just discomfort. A little amount of pain you are feeling right now can lead to more serious injuries down the road.
• Method: Position the crank arms so that they are parallel to the seat tube ie straight down. Read more +
Causes:
Tendonitis results from overuse and repetitive movements related to work or sport. This is most commonly observed in the shoulder, elbow and wrist in the Dental Hygienist population.
Symptoms:
Swelling in the shoulder, elbow, wrist or thumb
Pain – may be sharp or dull ache
Weakness in the upper limb especially grip strength
Treatment:
Rest / Ice / bracing
Anti-inflammatories
Physiotherapy which would include: pain control, treatment for swelling, stretching and strengthening program, brace prescription. Read more +
Best Practice: Highlights from Dr. Richard Kendall’s recent article for UBC Continuing Education Professional Development
Is arthroscopy effective in the treatment of arthritis or degenerative meniscal tears of the knee?
Data analysis suggests no additional benefits from surgical intervention compared to physical therapy. Treatment for the symptomatic knee may include: Activity modification, medication, weight loss and Active Physiotherapy. Read more +
Imagine if it hurt every time you used your hands, drinking coffee, getting dressed, or driving. Working on a computer would be impossible. That’s what it’s like to have Carpal Tunnel syndrome (CTS) – and this condition is increasingly common in our society.
The term ‘carpal’ refers to the wrist; the carpal tunnel, as you might expect, is a ‘tunnel’ created by the wrist (carpal ) bones and a broad firm ligament called the carpal ligament. Read more +
Just 4 months after hip surgery, Pierre was able to achieve his goal of getting back on a sailboard. He continues to work with MOSPC’s Coral Koke to improve his core strength and hopes to be skiing later this month. Way to go Pierre!!! Read more +
