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.

Truthfully, there isn’t as much we can do to prevent trauma injuries, especially those that occur in contact sports. This is because these sports injury extend beyond the athlete, to the complex interplay between athletes. As such, we can only control factors within the athlete such as by improving an athletes reaction time, fast twitch muscle activation, and balance. We hope that through this we can mitigate some of the circumstances which may lead to a sports injury. However, no amount of training can completely prevent injuries, as chance, and other people in the game play such a large role in these injuries.

Repetitive strain injuries on the other hand, we can do a lot for.

If you’ve been injured at work, navigating the recovery process can feel overwhelming. Thankfully, WorkSafeBC provides coverage for physiotherapy treatments to help you get back on your feet. At Pursuit Physiotherapy, we are here to support you through your rehabilitation and simplify the process of accessing the care you need. Here’s a clear breakdown of how to utilize WorkSafeBC coverage for your physiotherapy treatments.

When you think of chiropractic care, what comes to mind? For most, it’s likely back pain or perhaps neck pain. While these are common reasons people seek chiropractic care, the benefits extend far beyond addressing discomfort in your spine.

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

In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the typical injuries new runners may encounter, ways to prevent them, and strategies for recovering with the help of chiropractic care if they occur.

In this article, we'll delve into what lateral elbow tendinopathy is, its common causes, how chiropractic care can assist in its management, and preventive measures and rehabilitation techniques.

In this post, we delve into these elements, shedding light on what occurs during chiropractic adjustments, their effects, and the safety considerations associated with them.

Jiu jitsu can cause a lot of nagging pains, and injuries are bound to happen eventually. Massage Therapy can help in a multitude of ways.

So you’ve recently injured your ACL. What do you do now? What could this mean for your future lifestyle? Is surgery the only option? This article explores what an ACL injury is and the facts behind how to decipher which rehabilitation route is right for you.

Icing after an injury is a commonly prescribed treatment, but how effective is it really in promoting recovery?

Physiotherapist Dana Tostenson explains what to do when you have recently experienced a low back injury.

Recently had or been told you have a meniscal tear? Physiotherapist Dana Tostenson goes through the current evidence of how to rehab your knee pain.

You have recently had a car accident and are now trying to get back to you your regular life. Today we will go over some common questions patients ask on their first couple of visits about ICBC and rehab after a car accident.

We have just experienced an injury. Now what?