Victoria’s active lifestyle—whether hiking the Galloping Goose, working at Fisherman’s Wharf, or gardening in James Bay—can take a toll on your body. At Pursuit Physiotherapy, we’re here to help you recover and thrive. Here’s what to expect during your first visit to our Victoria clinic.
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Victoria’s active lifestyles and demanding jobs mean aches and injuries are common—but ignoring them can lead to long-term issues. Here’s when to seek help.
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Are you searching for a chiropractor near me in Victoria who understands your active lifestyle? At Pursuit Physiotherapy, serving Oak Bay, James Bay, Gordon Head, and beyond, Dr. Robert Hao blends chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue therapy, and fitness-focused strategies to help you move better, recover faster, and stay pain-free.
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Injury prevention isn’t just about stretching more – it’s about optimizing how your body moves. At Pursuit Physiotherapy, Dr. Rob (a CrossFit enthusiast and runner) uses chiropractic care to help Victoria’s athletes and active families stay strong, mobile, and resilient. Find out how.
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At Pursuit Physiotherapy, we believe that exceptional care begins with a commitment to learning—not just for our patients’ benefit, but for our team’s growth as well. Recently, our clinicians traveled to Vancouver to attend Greg Lehman’s groundbreaking course, Reconciling Biomechanics with Pain Science.
The Movement Optimism Podcast (S2 E1) highlighted a non-linear relationship between cumulative load and damage in the context of running injuries. To illustrate this, imagine smashing a bone with a hammer using 100kg of force—it will likely shatter. However, if you tap the hammer using 1kg of force 100 times, the bone will not break.
If you’re dealing with vertigo, dizziness, or unsteadiness, a Vestibular Physiotherapist will be able to help you regain balance and confidence. Whether this is your first visit to physiotherapy, or you\’ve seen a physiotherapist before, your appointment with us will follow a clear structure, with a few key differences specific to vestibular care.
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Studies have found that nearly 30% of the population have some form of FAI, even without showing symptoms(1). Among the study participants, 15.9% had cam-type FAI, 10.6% had pincer-type, and 3.1% had combined-type. The prevalence was much higher among men (45.6%) than women (16.9%).
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Pain is not simply the result of pain sensors being activated throughout the body. It is far more complicated, shaped by context and individual perception. Pain is processed in the central nervous system and occurs when the brain perceives actual or potential tissue damage. Interestingly, research shows that tissue damage seen on medical imaging often does not correlate with the symptoms experienced.
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As people age, particularly those over 50, the likelihood of developing a rotator cuff tear increases significantly. Studies indicate that 23% to 51% of individuals in this age group may have an asymptomatic rotator cuff tear
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