Outdoor Sports in North Vancouver

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North Vancouver, a scenic gem nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the North Shore mountains, is a haven for outdoor sports enthusiasts. With its unique blend of rugged terrain, lush forests, and proximity to the water, it offers year-round adventure opportunities that attract both locals and visitors. Whether you’re into hiking, biking, skiing, or water […]

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Eccentric Physio Exercises

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Eccentric Physio Exercises: What They Are and What They Treat In the realm of physical therapy, eccentric physio exercises have gained prominence for their effectiveness in treating various musculoskeletal conditions. Eccentric exercises focus on the lengthening phase of muscle contraction, which occurs when a muscle elongates under tension, as opposed to shortening (concentric contraction) or […]

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Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis ( OA )

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Understanding Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis: From a Vancouver Physio’s POV Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease that primarily affects the cartilage, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. Among the various joints, the hip and knee are most commonly impacted due to their weight-bearing roles and high mobility demands. Understanding the intricacies of hip […]

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Healthy Feet Tips and Tricks

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Healthy Feet: The Foundation of Well-Being Healthy feet are essential for overall well-being and quality of life. They support your entire body, enabling mobility and maintaining balance. Neglecting foot health can lead to various problems, from minor discomforts to medical conditions. Here, we explore the importance of foot health and offer three valuable tips to […]

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Physical Therapy in Vancouver

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Physical Therapy in Vancouver is popular. In a bustling city like Vancouver, where life moves at a fast pace, prioritizing one’s physical health is often neglected amid the daily hustle. However, with the rise in awareness about holistic well-being, Vancouverites are increasingly turning to physiotherapy as a means to restore and maintain their physical health. […]

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What is Tendinopathy?

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 Exploring Tendinopathy: Causes, Treatment, and Insights from Physiotherapy Association of Canada Tendinopathy, a condition characterized by pain, swelling, and impaired function of a tendon. It is a prevalent musculoskeletal disorder that affects individuals of all ages and activity levels. From athletes to office workers, this condition can significantly impact daily life and performance. Let’s delve […]

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Head Injuries and Concussions

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Concussions and head injuries are a prevalent yet often underestimated injury, especially in sports and recreational activities. Despite their common occurrence, the severity and long-term implications of concussions cannot be overlooked. Physiotherapy plays a crucial role in the assessment, management, and rehabilitation of individuals who have experienced concussions. In this blog post, we’ll explore the […]

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Common Crossfit Injuries

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Unpacking CrossFit: Navigating the Common Injuries with Insights from a Physiotherapist CrossFit has surged in popularity over the years, attracting fitness enthusiasts with its high-intensity workouts and community-driven approach. However, like any intense physical activity, CrossFit comes with its fair share of risks. In this blog, we’ll delve into some common injuries associated with CrossFit. […]

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Stress Fractures in Runners

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Understanding Stress Fractures in Runners: A Closer Look at Prevention and Recovery As runners lace up their shoes and hit the pavement, the exhilaration of a good run often overshadows a potential risk associated with high-impact activities. One such risk that frequently affects runners is stress fractures, a common injury that can sideline even the […]

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Unlock Your Athletic Potential with Vancouver Sports Physio: Your Key to Peak Performance

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What is Vancouver Sports Physio? In the bustling city of Vancouver, sports enthusiasts thrive on the excitement of various athletic pursuits. Whether you’re a professional athlete or a weekend warrior, injuries can often be an unwelcome setback. That’s where Vancouver Sports Physio Alice Podmore comes into play, offering expert guidance and rehabilitation to help you […]

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Understanding Scoliosis: What You Need to Know in Vancouver

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Understanding Scoliosis: Facts and Support in Vancouver Scoliosis, a condition characterized by an abnormal curvature of the spine, affects millions of people worldwide, including residents of Vancouver, Canada. This condition can range from mild to severe and often begins during the growth spurt just before puberty. Understanding the nuances of scoliosis is crucial for timely […]

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Benefits of Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy

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Empowering Wellness: Exploring the Benefits of Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy in Vancouver Pelvic floor physiotherapy, often regarded as a lesser-known aspect of physical therapy, plays a crucial role in maintaining overall well-being. While it may not be a common topic of conversation, its significance cannot be underestimated. In this blog, we will delve into the world […]

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5 Common Injuries Treated by Physiotherapists in Vancouver

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5 Common Injuries Treated by Physiotherapists in Vancouver. Physiotherapists play a crucial role in helping individuals recover from various injuries and improve their overall physical well-being. In Canada, these healthcare professionals are equipped with the knowledge and skills to treat a wide range of injuries, enabling patients to regain their strength, mobility, and quality of […]

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Understanding Foot Pain

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Understanding Foot Pain: Insights from a Vancouver Physiotherapist Foot pain can significantly impact our daily lives making even simple tasks like walking or standing unbearable. Whether you’re an athlete, an office worker, or a retiree, foot pain can affect people of all ages and lifestyles. Fortunately, the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) provides valuable insights into […]

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Common Running Injuries

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Common Running Injuries and How to Avoid Them Running is a fantastic way to stay fit and enjoy the great outdoors, but like any activity, it comes with injury risks. Unfortunately, runners often face injuries that can hinder their progress. In this blog, we will explore three key statistics from the Physiotherapy Association of Canada […]

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Shoulder Pain

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Shoulder Pain and How to Manage It Shoulder pain can be a debilitating condition that affects people of all ages and backgrounds. It can make it difficult to perform even the simplest of tasks, like brushing your hair or reaching for something on a high shelf. In this blog post, we will discuss the causes, […]

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Headache Management and Pain

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Headache management and pain management These are areas where a physiotherapist can help you. Headaches can be caused by many things that sometimes you need someone else’s help to point out. If you are someone who experiences headaches or pain on a day-to-day basis, it is important to take a look at a few areas. […]

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Musculoskeletal Conditions

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Vancouver Musculoskeletal Conditions What exactly is a Musculoskeletal (MSK) condition? An MSK condition is an injury, niggle, or ailment that affects the soft tissues (joint, ligament, tendon, muscle, fascia ) or bones in your body. These issues could stem from an injury or a wear and tear process over time in the body. And this […]

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Progressive Physiotherapy

Progressive Physiotherapy in Vancouver  What is Progressive Physiotherapy? We asked a Vancouver company that is well-versed in treating various clients with various issues. The word progressive can take two meanings in this context; one, being continuing to accelerate forward, and two, using advanced techniques beyond the normal. At Burrard Physiotherapy, both these meanings apply to […]

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Pilates in Vancouver

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Looking for Pilates in Vancouver? Burrard Physiotherapy is pleased to introduce the option of private or duet Pilates classes with our very own Carly Russell, located in downtown Vancouver. Carly has been a physiotherapy assistant for over 10 years. After taking a keen liking to anatomy and movement analysis, she pursued Yoga teaching. Now Carly […]

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Neck and Low Back Pain

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Can Physiotherapy Help With Neck and Low Back Pain? There are 3 types of neck and low back pain, Acute subacute and chronic.  Acute back and neck pain is defined as a quick onset of pain, and the first few days- 2 weeks after this onset of pain. The pain can come on spontaneously or […]

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Vancouver Physiotherapist TKR

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Meet Kerry, local Vancouver Physiotherapist Clinic owner, Physio, and recent TKR surgery candidate. Total knee Replacement (TKR) Personal Blog: By Kerry Maxwell (Vancouver Physiotherapist) So I went into this TKR surgery as a Vancouver Physiotherapist and as an ‘only option’ to improving the function of my right knee. For those who don’t know me, I […]

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Van Sports Physio

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Top 5 Things to Expect with a Vansportsphysio Did you know Burrard Physiotherapy, also provides vansports physio services and IMS treatment?  We do! So, let’s take a look at the top 5 Van Sports Physio services we offer here at Burrard Physiotherapy. Firstly,    IMS treatment: IMS or muscular stimulation is a form of treatment […]

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Sports Massage Therapy Vancouver

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Sports Massage Therapists Sports massage therapy Vancouver is a trending topic these days. But what is the difference between sports massage therapy and regular massage therapy? For starters, sports massage therapy often focuses on a specific area of injury or need. Let’s say you are recovering from a hamstring tear. And you are finding your […]

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IMS Vancouver

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What is IMS Vancouver? IMS or Intramuscular Stimulation is the use of an acupuncture needle to relieve pressure/pain in a muscle. Ultimately, this will loosen the muscle to help change the course of pain in the muscle. We have many qualified physios at Burrard Physio who can perform IMS in Vancouver.  A tight painful muscle […]

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GLA:D Exercise Program Vancouver

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What is GLA:D Exercise Program for Knee and Hip? The GLA:D exercise program in Vancouver is an education and exercise program aimed to help people with hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA) manage symptoms, pain, and loss of function. Based on OA research with feedback from people with OA, as well as healthcare professionals who provide […]

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Vancouver Sports Physiotherapy

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  Vancouver Sports Physiotherapy Our previous blog looked at what physiotherapy is at our wonderful Vancouver sports physio clinic. It provided insight into what to expect when coming for your initial assessment and subsequent visits. Now we want to provide some insight into some of the typical injuries we see related to sports. As a […]

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Best Physiotherapy Clinic Vancouver

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Last year Burrard Physiotherapy Clinic was named one of the 10 best physiotherapy clinics in Vancouver! In honour of this recognition let’s take a look into what the Best Physiotherapy Clinic in Vancouver has to offer and what to expect.     What is Physiotherapy? Before we dive into our amazing clinic let’s first have […]

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Vestibular Physiotherapy

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Vestibular Physiotherapy is Available in Vancouver  Do you suffer from dizziness, vertigo or balance issues? Have you tried seeing a physiotherapist to manage these symptoms? Before answering that question let’s take a look at what vestibular dysfunction is and what vestibular physiotherapy is. You are not alone! Vestibular system disturbances are very common. Almost 40% […]

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Physiotherapist Back Specialist

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All physiotherapists who work in a private orthopedic setting, have likely done postgraduate studies in the area of spine and spinal health. However, we are not able to claim we are specialists. However, we can have areas of interest, that we choose to do more intense areas of studying in. If you are wondering about […]

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Top 10 Vancouver Physiotherapy Clinic

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The Best of Vancouver Physiotherapy Clinics   Today we share some exciting news! We have been added to the list of Vancouver’s Top 10 Physiotherapy clinics.It is thrilling to be recognized by our peers and clients as the best of Vancouver Physiotherapy clinics as we know we are a unique clinic in our community. So with […]

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Bike Fitting Vancouver 

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 Vancouver Bike Fitting Tips Sadly, We have lost our bike fitter, physio Thomas. He has moved to the Island.  We are working on finding a replacement, but it is not an easy feat to be able to do bike fits properly. There are courses one must do to be qualified for this task. However, in […]

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Physiotherapy at Home

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Physiotherapy at Home Vancouver   It took a global pandemic to force healthcare providers to pivot into the virtual world, and I can’t see virtual care disappearing anytime soon. As with the rest of the industry, we in the physio world had to come up with in-home physiotherapy options. The first option being telehealth.  Telehealth […]

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Ankle Sprain Rehab

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Ankle Injury Rehabilitation Explained If you are in the unfortunate circumstance of needing your injured ankle rehabilitated due to a strain or sprain we have some tips for you. Obviously, the best line of care is to visit your local physiotherapist to have your injury examined in person, as some strains and sprains may be […]

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Recovery After a Car Accident Vancouver ICBC

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Vancouver Physio Clinic Accepts ICBC and Talks Whiplash.  Should you ever be in the unfortunate circumstance of needing some care for your body’s aches and pains after recovering from a car accident or motor vehicle accident (MVA), Burrard Physio located in Vancouver, can help you develop a treatment plan and we accept ICBC. ICBC is […]

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Vancouver Sports Physiotherapist Alice Podmore

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Vancouver Sport Physio Alice Podmore  Burrard Physiotherapy is proud to have our very own physiotherapist Alice Podmore complete the comprehensive, time-consuming, exhausting diploma in Sports Physiotherapy.  What is a Sports Physiotherapist? In the words of: sportphysio.ca “A ‘Sport Physiotherapist’ is a Physiotherapist who has completed the Diploma in Sport Physiotherapy through Sport Physiotherapy Canada (a […]

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Active Rehabilitation, Athletic Therapy, Kinesiology, Physiotherapy

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Burrard Physio a Vancouver Physiotherapy Clinic Explains Treatment Options.  When it comes to one’s rehabilitation needs, there may be a few phases and options throughout the duration of one’s care. Typically, one starts with passive treatment (Physiotherapy) which involves the physio doing a comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment plan. Often it will be the physio […]

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What to Consider When Choosing a Physiotherapy Clinic in Vancouver.

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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? 

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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

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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

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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

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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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