Fitness

Why Your Kneecap Hurts After a Run: The Surprising Role of Water in Your Bone

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Have you ever gone for a run and noticed your knee pain flares up—and then feel fine a day or two later? It turns out, there may be a surprising reason: water inside the bone of your kneecap (patella).

At Pursuit Physiotherapy, we love digging into the science to help you better understand your body—and a fascinating study recently showed just how dynamic the patellofemoral joint (your kneecap area) really is during and after running.

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Are Deadlifts Safe? Victoria Physiotherapist Debunks Myths

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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.

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Chronic Headaches in Victoria: How Physiotherapy at Pursuit Offers Relief & Long-Term Solutions

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Chronic headaches are prevalent in Victoria—especially among desk workers glued to screens, students cramming for exams, or athletes recovering from old injuries. At Pursuit Physiotherapy, located in the Andrew Sheret Building on Hillside Ave, we see firsthand how headaches disrupt lives. The good news? Physiotherapy can address the root causes, from poor posture to muscle tension, and help you reclaim your days.

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Pickleball Injuries in Victoria: How Physiotherapy Keeps You in the Game (including Tennis, Badminton & More)

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Pickleball isn’t just Victoria’s fastest-growing sport—it’s a gateway to fun, fitness, and the occasional overzealous backswing. At Pursuit Physiotherapy, nestled in the heart of Hillside’s Andrew Sheret Building, we’re seeing a surge in paddle-related injuries. But whether you’re a pickleball enthusiast, a tennis regular at Cedar Hill Rec, or a badminton player at Oak Bay Rec, the good news is: physiotherapy can keep you swinging pain-free.

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The Best Physio for Runners & Sports Injuries in Victoria, BC

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Victoria, BC, is a runner’s paradise—from the scenic Galloping Goose Trail to the challenging hills of Beacon Hill Park. But with an active lifestyle comes the risk of sports injuries, whether you’re training for the Royal Victoria Marathon or recovering from a weekend soccer game. Finding the best physio for runners in Victoria BC or a sports injury specialist can make all the difference in your recovery and performance. In this guide, we’ll explore top-rated clinics, key treatments, and how to choose the right physiotherapy near you.

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Professional Chiropractic Care You Can Trust

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Looking for a trusted chiropractor in Victoria or Langford? At Pursuit Physiotherapy, we offer expert chiropractic care to help you recover from injuries, manage pain, and move with confidence. Whether you’re dealing with low back tightness, sciatica, or whiplash, our evidence-based approach focuses on lasting relief and long-term wellness.

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Your Guide to Finding the Best Chiropractor Near Me

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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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How Victoria’s Fitness-First Chiropractor Helps You Stay Injury-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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Lessons from the Front: Running Injuries

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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.

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Unlock the Secret: How Resistance Training Boosts Running Performance and Reduces Injuries

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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.

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