What’s Actually Causing IT Band Pain in Runners and How to Treat It for Good. A research-backed guide for Victoria, BC runners dealing with the sharp lateral knee pain that sidelines training — and what evidence-based physiotherapy actually does to fix it.
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For most people with rotator cuff pain in Victoria, BC, surgery is not the first — or even the necessary — answer. Here is what the evidence actually says, and what a structured physiotherapy program really looks like.
Injured in a Victoria car accident? Learn what whiplash really does to your
neck, how long recovery takes, and how early ICBC physiotherapy at Pursuit can
change your outcome. Direct billing. No referral needed. Book today.
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Embarking on a Couch to 5km (C25K) program is one of the most transformative decisions you can make for your cardiovascular health and mental well-being. It represents a commitment to change, a pursuit of a better version of yourself, and the beginning of a lifelong relationship with movement. However, for many novice runners, this journey is often interrupted by a sharp, nagging pain at the back of the heel: Achilles Tendinopathy.
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Massage therapy offers numerous physical and mental health benefits, which often leads to the question: how often should you get a massage?
At Pursuit Physiotherapy, we believe that regular massage therapy plays a vital role in supporting overall wellness. But the ideal frequency can vary.
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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.
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? 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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