The knee and ankle joints are both weight bearing joints that we rely on for nearly every movement throughout our day. So when pain strikes in these joints, our daily activities are often severely affected. Pain in the knee and ankle joints can occur at any age and no matter how old you are, you want to be back on …
Being involved in a car accident can be one of the most traumatic and difficult times during your life. You will often be in contact with many different people to help, including the police, lawyers, doctors, and ICBC. But it is most important to take care of yourself, and make sure you make a full physical and functional recovery after …
Do you enjoy swimming? Going to the pool can be a great way to exercise or socialize. The pool can also be a great place to do rehabilitation. Aquatic rehab is a great way to get someone walking better after an injury or to decrease your risk of falls, or to help your shoulder feel better. The physical principles of …
Concussions are a major concern in sports such as hockey, football, rugby and soccer. They are a topic that influences every sport in some way and can have a very significant influence on the career of an athlete or daily activities of anyone affected long term. This is why concussion management is so important. Generally, adults recover from a concussion …
Sport Injury Rehab – Karp Physiotherapy Have you ever been injured while playing a sport? It can be very frustrating because all that we want to do is play the sport and have fun. Often we are overeager to get back to playing sport and we have not fully recovered from the injury, which can worsen the problem. Seeking advice …
The purpose of physiotherapy treatment is to get you back to your full level of functioning. Physiotherapy management does involve passive treatment, stretches and modalities, however, the most important part of the treatment are the exercises that you are given. They are so important because it is the exercises that are going to train your body to work normally again …
Back pain can be one of the most disabling injuries someone can experience, yet it is also one of the most common injuries that people deal with every day. The recovery from an episode of low back pain can vary in duration, but there are many options to help you overcome your back pain The low back is a complicated …
Many people work at a desk but no matter how well it is constructed, problems may arise leading to back pain, aches and even weight gain. Hunching over at a desk for long periods of time without changing positions is tough on the body and causes stiffness. Simple desk exercises that release tension can prevent pain and stiffness and help …
Many of us experience neck and shoulder pain every day. It can be disabling and prevent us from doing our usual day to day activities. Most of the time we manage with heat and some self-massage, but what else can we do and does this have to be something we always live with? The answer is neck and shoulder physiotherapy! …
You know the drill – after having chronic pain for months, you consult with your doctor and book a surgery for your injury. You are anxious and spend a lot of time preparing leading up to your surgery. While a surgeon is highly skilled to perform the surgical procedure, what many patients don’t realize is that the operation is only …
