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 …
Some thoughts on recovering from common climbing injuries
Finger injuries are the bane of many climbers at some point in their climbing journey. As a Registered Massage Therapist who climbs and treats climbers, I’ve had a fair share of people coming into the clinic with finger injuries…
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 …
2017 roundup and happy new year, Victoria!
Wow, here we are at the end of another year! Thank you to all of our amazing clients who continue to inspire us. You’re the reason we push to be the best physiotherapists, chiropractors and massage therapists…
Tips to speed the healing process from strains
In the early stages of treating a strained muscle there are a few things you should do to minimize damage …
How to minimize long-term knee damage and heal faster
If you have pain in your knee either from overuse or through a sudden injury, we can work with you to minimize long-term damage and help you to heal faster. Correcting muscular imbalances and the following tips can prevent further knee problems and keep you moving for life…
BC Chiropractic charter of rights
Like all chiropractors in BC, Dr. Mike Gotuaco is a member of the College of Chiropractors of British Columbia. And all BC Chiropractors subscribe to the chiropractic patients charter of rights. We think patient rights are important and so we thought we would publish it here! All patients have the right to…
We’ve been nominated for a Top Choice Award
We discovered recently that we’ve qualified as an Official Nominee for the 2018 Top Choice Award Survey. Top Choice Awards received nominations from people in 27 cities across North America this year. We’re proud to say that here in Victoria, we’ve…
Persistence, optimism and walking again
I have had the wonderful opportunity to interact with clients who inspire, surprise, and impress me. This is the story …
Billie Jean King, TED talk
This fall, a movie about Billie Jean King’s infamous tennis match with Bobby Riggs came out: Battle of the Sexes. And it got us thinking a little about the history of women in sport. This is also the history of gender and social change. It’s also the history of the…
Autumn update, professional development, and what to expect from ConnectTherapy™
I’m loving this autumnal spell but how did it get to October! Some of you may recall that I have been taking a course through ConnectTherapy™. I can now say that with 99 course hours, a certificate (this one is definitely getting framed) and a lot of practice…
Backpacks are everywhere: pack it light, wear it right!
As autumn descends and we’re heading into October, I see so many elementary school, high school, and University students with back packs. There are a number of important considerations to make when helping ourselves, and our young scholars, purchase and pack book bags…
