May 26, 2018 / by bpa2_kerry / Uncategorized
Tennis elbow is a repetitive strain injury that effects many labourers, office workers, and athletes- not just the ones playing the racket sports! If your physiotherapist suspects you have a tennis elbow then they may use many tools to help you recover, including: Soft tissue mobilization, IMS, and electromodalities. However it is also important to […]
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Kicking the pain from ankle sprains
November 28, 2019 / by bpa2_kerry / Uncategorized
Here at Burrard Physiotherapy, we see a lot of ankle sprains. Whether you’ve rolled it in the streets of downtown Vancouver or on the playing field, ankle sprains are among the most common of all musculoskeletal injuries. They can be immediately incapacitating and can quickly develop into the chronic weak ankle, the nemesis of sports […]
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Right down to the core…
November 19, 2019 / by bpa2_kerry / Uncategorized
Injury prevention comes from proper preparation prior to activity. That preparation should include balanced power and flexibility in the limbs coupled with a well controlled trunk. Stabilizing the trunk and pelvis provides a solid grounding to generate power from the limbs and safely load the spine. Today we are going to look at the “core”: […]
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ACL Tears- What you need to know
November 14, 2019 / by bpa2_kerry / Uncategorized
Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, Burrard Physiotherapy is the service you can trust when rehabilitating your ACL injury. Today we are going to give you a brief outline of what an ACL injury is and outline how the therapists at Burrard Physiotherapy will help rehab the injury. Definition An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) […]
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Bike Fit 101: Common mistakes I see during a Biomechanical Bike Fit
May 9, 2019 / by bpa2_kerry / Uncategorized
We’ve endured a long, cold, wet winter but, alas, a new cycling season is upon us! Some of you have persevered over the winter, determined not to lose your gains. Others are starting fresh, ready to build on last season’s success. But for many of you, this is all new! A new challenge, a new […]
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IMS vs Acupuncture- What’s the difference?
August 30, 2018 / by bpa2_kerry / Uncategorized
With healthcare techniques and treatment options constantly changing and growing there has been a lot of buzz lately around what the difference between Acupuncture and Dry needling /IMS is, and which treatment option to reach for and when. Acupuncture is used for a wide variety of medical conditions. The main philosophy is that the body […]
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What you should know about Plantar Fasciitis
July 17, 2018 / by bpa2_kerry / Uncategorized
Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain. It involves inflammation and micro trauma to a thick band of facia that runs across the bottom of your foot and connects your heel bone to your toes. Plantar fasciitis causes pain that can occur with your first few steps in the morning; but as you […]
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Buyer Beware: Tips for Buying a Used Bike
July 7, 2018 / by bpa2_kerry / Uncategorized
With the summer weather heating up, many more cyclists are taking to the pavement for weekend rides or daily commutes. If you are a new cyclist or just getting back on the saddle after a long sabbatical, this may mean that you are in the market to buy a new bike. If you’re just getting […]
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How Can Physiotherapy Help You?
June 19, 2018 / by bpa2_kerry / Uncategorized
See the Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia’s highlights below for how physio can help you : Physiotherapy is a holistic approach to healthcare lead by practitioners dedicated to working with people to maximize their ability to move and function throughout their life. In British Columbia, you can see a physiotherapist without a doctor’s referral. Specifically, […]
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Get a Grip! 3 Tips for your Tennis Elbow
May 26, 2018 / by bpa2_kerry / Uncategorized
Tennis elbow is a repetitive strain injury that effects many labourers, office workers, and athletes- not just the ones playing the racket sports! If your physiotherapist suspects you have a tennis elbow then they may use many tools to help you recover, including: Soft tissue mobilization, IMS, and electromodalities. However it is also important to […]
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“OH MY ACHY FEET!” – Engaging the windlass mechanism
May 17, 2018 / by bpa2_kerry / Uncategorized
What is the Windlass Mechanism? The windlass mechanism raises the arch of the foot and subsequently tightens the foot as you take a step to move forward. This allows the foot to function as a shock-absorber when your heel hits the ground and then switch to function as a rigid lever that helps propel you […]
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