January 16, 2020 / by bpa2_kerry / Blog, Uncategorized
What is pelvic floor dysfunction? A pelvic floor is a group of muscles connecting the pubic bone, coccyx (tail bone), and pelvis. This group of muscles has three functions: 1. Supportive- supports the bladder and urethra, the rectum, and in women, the vagina and uterus, and in men, the prostate. 2. Sphincteric- these muscles help […]
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What to Consider When Choosing a Physiotherapy Clinic in Vancouver.
June 25, 2021 / by bpa2_kerry / Blog
Downtown physiotherapy clinics in Vancouver, how to choose? There are many options out there these days for someone looking to book a physiotherapist in Vancouver. So how do you choose the right clinic for you? Let’s see if we can help you here. Do you need a specialist? For example, do you need a physio […]
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Looking for a Physiotherapy Clinic Downtown Vancouver?
June 11, 2021 / by bpa2_kerry / Blog
Welcome to Burrard Physiotherapy, a Renowned Downtown Clinic Located in Vancouver, B.C. Burrard Physio was established in 1982 and has carried on a legacy of upstanding treatment for all who walk through our doors. We have 9 fully registered physiotherapists, with 2 more joining us in the fall of 2021. We also have a Pilates […]
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5 Tips from Burrard Physiotherapy for Vancouver’s Golf Season
May 28, 2021 / by bpa2_kerry / Blog
Downtown Vancouver Clinic Burrard Physiotherapy Talks Golf Vancouver is a paradise location for golfers; with a season lasting longer than most, we see a lot of golfers in our clinic with various complaints. Here are a few tips to help you play golf happy and healthy. Tip1: Warm up properly before your game or driving […]
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Downtown Vancouver Physiotherapy Clinic Explains Back Pain
May 14, 2021 / by bpa2_kerry / Blog
Vancouver Physiotherapy Clinic Explains Back Pain Back pain affects four out of five Canadians at some point in their lifetime. Most commonly between the ages of 30-50, with no major differences in stats when comparing those who identify themselves as males or females. The most common mechanisms of injury I see in the clinic, are […]
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Downtown Vancouver Anti-gravity Treadmill
April 2, 2021 / by bpa2_kerry / Blog
Active Rehabilitation Using an Anti-gravity Treadmill We are one of the very few clinics in British Columbia to be able to offer our client’s the use of a NASA-designed anti-gravity treadmill. This treadmill has played an instrumental role in our client care and has allowed us to get our clients moving towards their goals in […]
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Intramuscular Stimulation Management of Pain
October 3, 2020 / by bpa2_kerry / Blog
Intramuscular Stimulation Management of Pain Intramuscular stimulation (IMS), functional dry needling, and acupuncture are all different needling techniques that many physiotherapists have put in their toolkits. When used appropriately, accompanying an exercise-based treatment regimen, needling techniques can help clients achieve their goals. IMS is particularly effective in the management of chronic pain and in this […]
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5 Work From Home Tips
July 23, 2020 / by bpa2_kerry / Blog
5 Work From Home Tips Burrard Physiotherapy has been open for a couple of months now and our therapists have been back at work, helping our valued patients recover from various injuries sustained throughout the COVID pandemic. Let’s discuss 5 work from home tips. Although our office is open, many of our patients are still […]
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Shockwave Therapy Vancouver
February 27, 2020 / by bpa2_kerry / Blog
There are only a few clinics in downtown Vancouver that offer Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) and Burrard Physiotherapy is one of them! What is Shockwave Therapy? Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (or Shockwave Therapy) was originally used in medicine in the 1980s. Initially, the high-focused energies were used to break up kidney stones and gall stones but […]
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Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
January 16, 2020 / by bpa2_kerry / Blog, Uncategorized
What is pelvic floor dysfunction? A pelvic floor is a group of muscles connecting the pubic bone, coccyx (tail bone), and pelvis. This group of muscles has three functions: 1. Supportive- supports the bladder and urethra, the rectum, and in women, the vagina and uterus, and in men, the prostate. 2. Sphincteric- these muscles help […]
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ACL Tears- What you need to know
November 14, 2019 / by bpa2_kerry / Blog, Uncategorized
ACL Tears- What you need to know 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 […]
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