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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...
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