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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
“I bet some of you feel sorry for me. Well, don't. Having an artificial leg has its advantages. I’ve broken my right knee many times and it doesn’t hurt a bit.” -- Terry Fox Most...
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...
The SMART Principle: Moving Daily
Are Canadians losing their ability to move? Check out these highlights of a study from the Directions in Physiotherapy by the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. A majority of...
Get Active! Starting a New Exercise Regime
Warm Up Start every session with 5-10 minute warm-up with gradually increasing aerobic exercise. This allows your heart rate to gradually increase and prepares your muscles for...
Ice or Heat?
One of the most frequent questions a physiotherapist is asked is, “I’ve injured myself. Should I use ice or heat?” Either of these options if used correctly can help to control...
What is Repetitive Strain Injury?
Do you experience dull aches, loss of grip strength or numbness? What about restricted mobility in a particular joint, sharp pains, tingling or weakness? If so, you may be...
In Praise of Good Posture by Ros Ferry
Do you text with your head poking forward and your shoulders all scrunched up? Do you carry a large, fashionable handbag over one shoulder, loaded with a drawer full of odds and...
PRICE Principle for Pain From Injury
Pain is a signal to tell you that something is NOT right. You will be able to tolerate a little pain, but if pain persists, seek expert advice. As a guideline, if you have...
Pain Management: Learning About Pain to Help Reduce Pain
Research has repeatedly shown that by understanding how pain works, you can reduce the pain felt from an injury or illness. How Does Our Body Create Pain? Pain plays a crucial...
Sitting Posture
Do you feel sore at the end of the day? It may be your standing or sitting posture that is causing the pain. Maintaining good alignment will reduce this pain. An ideal alignment...
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ASK A PHYSIO
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