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Blood Flow Restriction Training

(Educational content provided by Sian from Raynersmale.com.) Blood flow restriction training, or BFR, is an emerging hot topic in Physiotherapy rehabilitation. Although it has been around since the 60’s, it...

Physiotherapy Management of Lymphedema

Lymphedema refers to swelling that generally occurs in your arms or legs, including your fingers or toes, caused by a blockage in your lymphatic system. People suffering from lymphedema often...

Managing Rotator Cuff Tendinitis and Tears with Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy is an effective treatment for rotator cuff tendinitis and the management of rotator cuff tears to address pain and restore range of motion, muscle strength, and coordination. Rotator cuff...

What is Functional Exercise Training?

Functional exercise training has become increasingly popular in recent years, and for many good reasons. This type of training focuses on exercises that mimic movements we use in everyday life,...

Spinal Cord Injury + Physiotherapy

Spinal Cord Rehabilitation is primarily driven by neuroplasticity. The first part of the wod, “neuro”, relates to the nervous system, specifically the nerves of the brain and spinal cord. “Plasticity”...

The Benefits of a Rehabilitation Program After Surgery

Orthopedic surgery helps millions of Canadians regain mobility, relieve pain, and improve their quality of life every year. And to reap those critical benefits, patients need to be ready to commit to...

Elbow Bursitis – What is it?

Olecranon bursitis is a condition in which the bursa (a small fluid-filled sac) located at the tip of the elbow becomes inflamed and swollen. This can cause pain, tenderness, and...

How to quickly repair energy after a concussion or stroke

When you are dealing with the aftermath of a concussion or stroke it is very likely that you have lower levels of energy and experience much more fatigue than you...

Chronic Pain and How VanCity Physio can help!

At VanCityPhysio, our Physiotherapists specialize in treating pain, both acute and chronic! Chronic pain is very different from acute pain. Acute pain is what you experience when you get hurt—say,...