Are you suffering from vertigo? Do you feel dizzy or unsteady on your feet? Are you struggling with dizziness and nausea? If so, you’re not alone. Vertigo is a common condition that can be caused by a variety of underlying factors. For many people, the thought of living with vertigo is a nightmare. That feeling …
More than 80% of adults experience low back pain at some point in their lifetime. For many people, the pain is acute, lasting only a few days or weeks. For others, it is chronic, lasting for months or even years. Low back pain can be caused by a number of things, including muscle strain, poor …
Physiotherapy is one of the most important components of rehabilitation. If you have been in an accident, or are suffering from a long-term injury, Physiotherapy can help get you back to your pre-injury function. In this blog post, we will discuss everything you need to know about Physiotherapy: what it is, how it works, and …
Everything You Need to Know About Physiotherapy and Your ICBC Treatment Read More »
What should you do when you’re involved in a car accident? Stop at the scene, assess your injuries and determine if you require emergency medical assistance and care Be careful of the traffic when walking around the accident area, to assess the damage Make note of the scene, take photos of the vehicles involved …
Many serious types of injuries can result from ICBC motor vehicle accidents. The injuries sustained can range from mild to serious depending on the severity of the collision. In truth, many patients require physiotherapy treatment after an accident since the initial care, namely pain killers and anti-inflammatories are frequently insufficient to ensure adequate healing, range …
6 Types of Therapy You May Need After an Auto Accident Read More »
It can be tricky to know what to do and what treatment you may need after a motor vehicle accident. With ICBC’s Enhanced Accident Benefits, you can access services such as Physiotherapy free of charge on approved claims, no matter who is responsible for the accident. Let us help you recover from your injuries. Seeing …
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Has this ever been you? You are at work, trying to ignore the tingling and numbness in your hand and wrist that has been persistent for the past few weeks, maybe even months. Suddenly, you experience a sharp piercing pain that travels from your fingers through to your wrist and up into your arm, ouch! If …
How Does it Work? IMS uses acupuncture needles to specifically target injured muscles, which have tightened/contracted as a result of injury/stress. The needles are inserted into the affected areas, which can be directly into the tight bands of muscles, or near the spine where the nerves have become irritated. Generally, the insertion of the needles is …
IMS: Intramuscular Stimulation Treatment in Surrey Read More »
If you have been to a physiotherapy clinic in the last few years, then you have almost certainly witnessed, or felt first hand, the technique of foam rolling. Foam rolling is a popular technique that releases tight muscles and mobilizes the network of connective tissues. In this month’s newsletter, we discuss how foam rolling works, and how it can …
Physiotherapy deals with restoring and maintaining functional movement, reducing pain and promoting health in individuals. As physiotherapists, we treat a wide array of conditions including: Spinal pain and injuries (e.g. disc prolapse) Headaches Sports injuries (e.g. ligament tears) Fractures (e.g. broken arm) Musculoskeletal problems (e.g. carpal tunnel syndrome) Post-surgical rehabilitation (e.g. following a knee replacement) …
