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 …
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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 …
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If you have been in a motor vehicle accident, you may need physiotherapy medical care treatment. Enhanced Accident Benefits provided by ICBC will help you access the services that you require free of charge on approved claims, to help you recover from your injuries, no matter who is responsible for the accident. Seeing your ICBC …
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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 …
It is estimated that 75% of the working population will experience neck or back pain during their career. Today we will learn how the neck works, why these injuries happen and how physiotherapy can help treat neck injuries. Understanding your neck Your neck is the upper part of your spine known as the cervical spine. It is comprised …
Allied Physiotherapy would like to remind all of our patients: If you are feeling any flu, cough or cold-like symptoms, please call your respective clinic and let them know as soon as possible If anyone in your immediate household or someone you have been in contact with is being tested for COVID-19, we ask that you …
Is your child guilty of carrying their school bag over one shoulder? Do they slouch over the desk while studying or sitting in class? Has your child been sleeping on their stomach with their head completely rotated to one side? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of the above your child may be paving the groundwork for future musculoskeletal problems. These …
