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 […]
How NFL Season Start Proves Risk of Injury After Hiatus
Be prepared before you get back out there (no matter what you do) NFL Week 2 of the 2020 season was a headline-maker and not because of the quality of game play. A potential record number (for Week 2 of any season) of players went down with an injury by the time Sunday’s games were […]
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 Football Players
3 reasons why amateur football players need to include physiotherapy in their training regime, from Absolute PhysioCare in Burnaby, 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 […]
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 […]
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Write a Review About Our Service on our Google + Page! Please give us a 5 star rating on G+, simply go to Absolute PhysioCare Google + Review Page and follow the prompts! Let the world know about our our physiotherapy services! Absolute PhysioCare has always prided it’s self on providing amazing customer service and your satisfaction truly means the world to us! If for any reason you do not […]
Boston Marathon Recap
Post-race recap It’s been just over a month now since I ran the Boston Marathon and I’m trying to sum up this whole journey into words! All that comes to mind is WOW! No, it was not the race I expected time wise, but not every race is about time or setting a personal best. […]