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Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, or BPPV, is the most common cause of vertigo, which is a symptom caused by sudden, intense dizziness that affects a person's daily activities. Otoconia, or a crystal of calcium, breaks loose from its support structure where they...
It is a fact that hydration is crucial for overall health and well-being! Let's review some of the benefits: Cell Function: Water is essential for cellular processes, including nutrient transport, waste removal, and maintaining cell structure. Temperature...
Did you know that falls are a leading cause of injury and further disease development in seniors? Here at North Shore Sports Medicine, we emphasize the importance of balance practice techniques and strength training to enhance your stability and reduce your risk of...
Pickleball is awesome fun – and over time, we at North Shore Sports Medicine suspect that it will be played by people of all ages. Physiotherapy plays a significant role in preventing pickleball injuries through the correction of muscle imbalances, increased...
A multidisciplinary approach often has the best results when it comes to recovering from an injury. In such cases, one of the professionals you may meet is a kinesiologist. A question one may ask is, What is a kinesiologist, and how can they help in injury recovery?...
There has been fair concern in North Vancouver about the number of tennis courts decreasing but thankfully, the number of Pickleball courts is increasing. Pickleball has become one of the fastest-growing sports in the US and might just be a combination of Tennis,...
Elbow pain is a common complaint among athletes and non-athletes alike, often manifesting as either golfer's elbow or tennis elbow. Despite their names, these conditions are not limited to those who play golf or tennis. They are forms of tendinopathy that result from...
Whiplash is a common neck injury often associated with car accidents, sports injuries, or any sudden jolt that causes rapid forward and backward movement of the head and neck. This kind of trauma can lead to a range of symptoms, including neck pain, stiffness,...
Hiking in North Vancouver yields some of the most beautiful trails in BC, with spots such as Grouse Mountain and Quarry Rock drawing in local residents and visitors alike. While these trails are very nice, they do come with their risks, especially when visitors are...
Understanding Trigger Points: Energy Crisis Theory and Motor Endplate Hypothesis Trigger points, commonly known as muscle knots, are painful spots in muscular tissue that are highly sensitive when pressed and can cause pain in other parts of the body. These palpable...
The cervical spine, formed by seven vertebrae running down the neck region, is a complex structure that ensures strength, flexibility, and protection of the spinal cord. In any case, due to its complicated structure and perpetual motion, it exposes itself to varieties...
Understanding Why You Woke Up with a Stiff Neck and How Physiotherapy Provides Relief Waking up with a stiff neck is either an occasional or, worst still, daily experience for too many of us. That is an unnerving feeling of tightness and tenderness that can make even...