Physiotherapy for College Athletes
We’re nearly a month into the first semester of the collegiate year in BC, which means that many athletic programs are ramping up and/or kicking into full gear. Amidst the on-campus practices and preparatory activities there is one resource that we encourage post-secondary athletes to take advantage of – physiotherapy. Here’s why. Why College and […]
Returning to Sports After COVID – Why Physio is Necessary
The PGA has returned. The NBA and NHL have committed to returning this summer. And you’d better belief that nothing that will stop the NFL from kicking-off in time for the fall season. One by one professional leagues across the continent are coming back from the COVID 19 “layoff” to the delight of fans. […]
Why There Would Be No 2020 Super Bowl Without Physio
Super Bowl LIV is upon us, but as viewers and fans we take the road that led its professional athletes there for granted. You see, the 54th edition of the NFL’s crown achievement as we know it would not have been possible without physiotherapy. Here’s why. Why the Super Bowl 54 Matchup Between the San Francisco […]
How to Keep Playing Sports Later in Life
One of the biggest fears athletic people have is the reduced capacity to keep playing sports as they get older. Does it have to be that way? Does age have to become a crutch that keeps up from hitting the track, field, or court with the same vigor that we did in our youth? It […]
Physiotherapy for Groin Strain and Pain
image: SportingNews.com Anyone following sports news so far in 2019 knows about how the Los Angeles Lakers’ primary investment (read: LeBron James) has been sidelined with an injury through an important juncture of the season. LBJ has been out with a groin strain for over a month and although he attempted a brief return at the end of […]
Physiotherapy for Football Players
3 reasons why amateur football players need to include physiotherapy in their training regime, from Absolute PhysioCare in Burnaby, Greater Vancouver BC.
Common Winter Sports Injuries
5 Common Bumps, Bruises, Sprains and Pains You Need to Watch Out For When Playing Winter Sports, courtesy of Absolute PhysioCare in Greater Vancouver BC.
Benefits of Physiotherapy for Sports Teams
Most professional sports teams in North America have physiotherapists on the payroll. But when it comes to amateur, city league, college/university, and youth level there appears to be a bit of a lack in Canada. As a coach or athletics coordinator, you may be seeking to fill this void, but in order to build a case […]
How to Avoid Injuries in Sports – Prepare Before You Play
Some of you are taking on a new sport to get in shape (a new year pledge?) while others are already participating at a competitive level. Alternatively, you may be one of the hoards of parents who are preparing their kids for the school team or local community league. Whichever the case, you have more than optimal performance on […]
What Happens After ACL Reconstruction
Firstly, what is the ACL? The ACL is one of the 4 ligaments that hold the knee joint together (connects the femur and tibia). A torn ACL → Instability → Giving way → Joint damage → Future degenerative changes → Impeding on quality of life What to do Pre-Op? Prehab! Prehab! Prehab! Deficits occur following an ACL […]