Techniques to alleviate back and neck pain
Back and neck pain are among the most widespread reasons patients seek physiotherapy. And back pain is one of the most common medical problems, affecting 80% of people at some point during their lives…
Morning rituals we (almost) can’t live without
Mornings can be tricky. And changing habits can be hard. Here’s a few morning tricks that we like. 1. Exercise …
Tour de Rock fundraising with Jay Krieger
We are thrilled to announce that we will be supporting Jay Krieger’s efforts to fundraise as part of his involvement …
You can now subscribe to our seasonal health centre newsletter
We’ve officially launched a seasonal newsletter! We are excited to announce our new seasonal newsletter with everything from exercises and recipes we’re loving, to announcements and community events. Want more of us? Subscribe to…
Some summer recipes that we love
There’s nothing quite like the fresh fruits, veggies, salads and drinks that are so often paired with hot summery days! From local produce to icy drinks, summer is a great time to try out some new recipes, and maybe even use those extra daylight…
What a day to race and fundraise on behalf of the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre
We had a quite a team of practitioners out on Sunday, June 24th, for the Triathlon of compassion. We were …
Three ways signing up for a half marathon changed my life
Running was the perfect sport. Low maintenance, cost-effective, and could be done at literally any time of day. Many discussions with my running friends later, I was registered in my city’s “Hypothermic Half Marathon,” …
Community-awesome and the Garden City Invitational
Sport is awesome. And the community that makes sport happen is also awesome. We see it, and we hope that …
Falcon Gymnastics Garden City Invitational 2018
May 19th and 20th is the big competitive event of the year for these young athletes and we are proud …
Parking in and around Amphion Street and Oak Bay Ave
People arrive at our health clinic in every way. They walk, they bike, they bus. They get dropped off. And …
Recovering from shoulder sprains, strains, dislocations, tears and immobility
The shoulder joint is the most movable joint in the body. It is comprised of the collarbone, the shoulder blade, …
Things you didn’t know about Physiotherapist Jessica Hall
We sat down with Jessica Hall recently to talk about physiotherapy, sports, family life and the joys of living on Vancouver Island…
What if everyone is an athlete?
We have a pet theory that everyone is a great athlete, in the context of their own lives…
Reduce the healing time of sprains and minimize the risk of re-injury
A sprain is a stretched or torn ligament. Ligaments are tissues that connect bones at a joint. A sprain occurs …
Keeping your tendons healthy and preventing tendinopathy
Tendinopathy refers to damage to a muscle tendon, the most common of which affects the elbow (tennis elbow) and the Achilles tendon. Tendinopathy can be caused by sports or work-related activities that involve repetitive overuse or sudden trauma (tendinitis) or degeneration and tearing of the tendon (tendinosis)…
Safety and good form among the benefits of strength training with a coach
Squat, deadlift, bench press and seated row – does the thought of these movements fill you with a sweaty gym …
