Chiropractic care is surrounded by myths – from “it’s only for back pain” to “adjustments are unsafe.” At Pursuit Physiotherapy on Hillside Ave, Dr. Rob combines evidence-based care with a fitness-first philosophy to help Victoria residents move better, recover faster, and live pain-free. Let’s bust the top 5 myths with science!
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.
Congratulations on finishing the TC10k! Victoria’s iconic 10k race is a triumph, but the real work begins with recovery. At Pursuit Physiotherapy, we use science-backed strategies to help runners like you bounce back faster. Here are our top 5 tips from our Victoria Physiotherapist, Dana Tostenson.
Sciatica is a debilitating condition affecting thousands of Victoria residents, characterized by pain radiating along the sciatic nerve—the longest nerve in the body. For those experiencing sciatica, daily activities like walking, sitting, or even working at a desk in Victoria’s bustling downtown can become unbearable. At Pursuit Physiotherapy, our Victoria-based team of physiotherapists and chiropractors combines cutting-edge research with personalized care to help patients effectively overcome sciatica. In this blog, we’ll explore sciatica’s causes, symptoms, and science-backed treatments available in Victoria BC.
Struggling with persistent pain on the outer hip or buttock? You might be dealing with gluteal tendinopathy—a common yet often misunderstood condition affecting the tendons connecting your glute muscles to the hip. At Pursuit Physiotherapy in Victoria, BC, we specialize in turning frustration into freedom. Let’s break down how to manage this condition effectively, so you can reclaim comfort in daily life.
Shoulder pain during bench press is common. But it’s not something you should ignore or push through. It usually signals poor movement control, muscle imbalance, or a technical flaw. The good news? Victoria Chiropractor, Dr. Rob Hao, shares some tips to help you address these problems.
Strength training for children is often met with skepticism, largely due to persistent myths and misconceptions. However, research and expert guidance show that when done correctly, strength training can be a safe and effective way to support a child’s physical development, injury prevention, and overall well-being.
If you’ve been told you have scapular dyskinesia, you might be wondering what it means and if it’s something you should worry about. Scapular dyskinesia simply refers to an alteration in how your shoulder blade moves—but does it cause pain? Should you be trying to fix it? Let\’s break it down.
As physiotherapists, we are not above experiencing injuries ourselves. Despite our expertise in physiology, rehabilitation medicine, and having seen thousands of patients, we too are human, and as such can make mistakes and have accidents.
In this blog, I thought I would share my most recent injury and reflections on I will be not only rehabbing it but preventing it from reoccurring.