Injury Prevention & Health Tips | Victoria, BC

As a chiropractor based in Victoria and a passionate CrossFit athlete who regularly lifts Olympic weights, Dr. Rob Hao, understand firsthand the importance of proper deadlift technique. Deadlifts are a fundamental movement in CrossFit and weightlifting that build strength, improve core stability, and enhance athletic performance. However, they also pose a risk of injury if performed improperly.

Nurses and health care aides on Vancouver Island—whether working for the Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA/Island Health), long-term care facilities, or home care agencies—face physically demanding roles. From patient lifts at Victoria General Hospital to long shifts in community care, these challenges often lead to injuries that sideline frontline workers. At Pursuit Physiotherapy, located in Victoria’s Hillside neighborhood, we specialize in treating and preventing workplace injuries, helping VIHA staff and health care aides stay strong for their patients.

Squatting is a cornerstone exercise for building strength and power, but for some lifters, it can come with an unwelcome guest: inner elbow pain. Often described as \”squatter\’s elbow,\” this condition, which sometimes is misdiagnosed as medial epicondylalgia or golfers elbow is actually due to stress on the ligament of your inner elbow called your ulnar collateral ligament.

Are Deadlifts Safe? Deadlifts are a cornerstone of functional strength, engaging muscles like the glutes, hamstrings, and lower back. Yet, misconceptions about their safety persist. At Pursuit Physiotherapy, we combine physiotherapy expertise and chiropractic care to help Victorians deadlift safely, recover from injuries, and build resilience. Let’s separate fact from fiction.