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Education and Counselling in Concussion Management
Managing a concussion can be a complex and often confusing process for patients and their families. At North Shore Sports Medicine (NSSM), we understand the critical role that...
Evidence-Based Protocols in Concussion Management
Staying abreast of the latest research and treatments is crucial in the rapidly evolving field of concussion management. Our team here at North Shore Sports Medicine (NSSM) is...
Is Registered Massage Therapy (RMT) covered by extended health plans in British Columbia?
Yes, Registered Massage Therapy (RMT) is covered by most extended health plans in British Columbia. RMT is a regulated healthcare profession in BC, and RMTs are registered with...
How does Registered Massage Therapy fit into a multidisciplinary treatment plan?
Registered Massage Therapy (RMT) plays an important role in supporting multidisciplinary care which may include any of: chiropractic, physiotherapy, naturopathy, kinesiology or...
What is Registered Massage Therapy?
Massage therapy in British Columbia is performed by a Registered Massage Therapist, a person who has received extensive education in anatomy and physiology, disease process, and...
Physiotherapy for Children: A Comprehensive Approach
If you're a parent in North Vancouver looking for physiotherapy treatments for your child or infant, North Shore Sports Medicine could be the answer you're looking for. In this...
Osteoarthritis – GLA:D™
Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. It is also classed as a degenerative joint disease and often called “wear-and-tear” arthritis. The...
Lower Back Pain
Lower Back Pain Lower back pain is a major cause of disability globally and one of the most frequent reasons individuals see the doctor or miss work. Back pain may be...
Importance of Balanced Diet
No matter where you are in the age span, whether or not you are managing or recovering from illness or injury, or your level of general health, a healthy diet is fundamental to well-being.
The Role of Nutrition in Physical Rehabilitation
There are so many reasons people are conscious of their food choices – from maintaining a healthy lifestyle to managing chronic illness, everybody would agree that nutrition is...
Tips for Staying Active in the Winter
Never mind the challenges that the pandemic has thrown us when it comes to maintaining our physical activity levels, the winter also brings barriers to activity. Still, it...
Sports Nutrition and the Dietitian
It’s not just elite athletes that benefit from advice and guidance from rehabilitation professionals. At North Shore Sports Medicine, we have a team of health care providers that...
The Benefits of Active Rehab
At North Shore Sports Medicine, our team of therapy professionals represents the spectrum of rehab professionals including physiotherapists, kinesiologogists, massage therapists,...
Physiotherapy to Enhance Athletic Performance
Physiotherapist North Vancouver Whether you are a high level competitive athlete or you participate in recreational sport, wear and tear on your body is a risk that comes with...
Figure Skater Jianopoulos Preaches Power of Physiotherapy
Taken from the University of Toronto Varsity Blues Student Athlete Stories. Read the original here. At the London 2012 Olympic Games, physiotherapists formed the largest...
Too Much Running: Common Running Injuries, Causes & Treatment
As Vancouverites gear up for the Sun Run, half and full marathons, running injuries in a doctor’s offices and physiotherapy clinics increase. The most common running injuries are...
Physiotherapy as Effective as Surgery for Arthritic Knees
Recently released studies suggest physiotherapy is as effective as surgery in treating arthritic knees, particularly osteoarthritis. Caused by the breakdown of cartilage in the...
Ankle Sprains
Ankle sprains are a common but painful injury that can result at any time: on the sports field, ski slopes or by walking across your living room. The ankle is made up of three...
Try This Effective Hamstring Stretch
Our hamstrings are formed of three muscles. The upper ends are located on the back of the thigh and originate mostly from the base of the pelvis. The lower ends are attached...
Do’s & Don’ts of Marathon Training
Maybe you’re starting to train for one of the many marathons that are held in spring and summer or even preparing for next year. Based on research and experience, what is the...
Knee Pain
Knee Pain People of all ages commonly complain about knee discomfort. An injury, such as a torn ligament or damaged cartilage, may cause knee discomfort. Knee discomfort...
Back Pain
Ever wonder if that nagging back pain is going to get worse? Almost everyone experiences back pain during their lifetime. In fact, more than 70% of back problems begin during...
Foot Pain: Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis is inflammation of the plantar fascia, which is a thick fibrous band of connective tissue that runs from the ball of the foot to the heel. When the plantar...
Neck Pain & Headaches
The next time you feel the onset of a headache, you might want to take note of your posture and body position. If you’re hunched over a computer or a video game, chances are...
Neck Pain: Physiotherapy, Medication or a Chiropractor?
Nearly 75 percent of people get neck pain at some point in their life. Often neck pain goes away after a few days, but for many people, neck pain lingers and can severely affect...
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