What Is Sciatica? Sciatica is a broad term used to describe pain associated with the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in our bodies, running from the lower back, through the pelvis, down the hamstring and into the calves. Rather than a specific injury with clear cause and effect, sciatica refers to…
Since its debut in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, indoor rock climbing has become a massively popular choice for individuals seeking a fun and challenging physical activity–and it’s not hard to understand why! Pushing your limits in rock climbing, whether it’s climbing with ropes or bouldering, can challenge you physically, mentally, and emotionally. At INSYNC PHYSIO…
“If we are just treating the symptom, we are just putting on a band-aid.” Movement pattern or muscle retraining exists at the core of physiotherapy. What brings someone into the clinic, be it injury, pain, or muscle tightness, is often a result of some sort of movement dysfunction. The goal of physiotherapy is to restore…
“People who set goals win once. People who set systems, win repeatedly.” – James Clare From a common ankle sprain to post-surgery recovery, one of the most common questions we are asked is: how soon after my injury should I seek out physiotherapy rehab? To answer this question, it is good to distinguish the difference…
Mark: Hi, it’s Mark Bossert, I’m here with Iyad Salloum of Insync Physio in North Burnaby, BC, Canada, and we’re talking about vertigo today. How you doing, Iyad? Iyad: Good, Mark. Thanks for doing this. Mark: So recurring vertigo or vertigo relapse, what’s going on with this ailment? Iyad: We’ve been seeing a lot of…
Mark: Hi it’s Mark from Remarkable Speaking. I’m here with Iyad Salloum of Insync Physio in North Burnaby. Today we’re talking about something that I think is, I don’t know how common it is. It seems to be fairly common cuz we’ve talked about it a few times where the world spins all around you….
Mark: Hi, it’s Mark from Top Local, I’m here with Iyad Salloum he’s the clinical director of Insync Physio in North Burnaby. And we’re going to talk about persistent post-concussion syndrome. What is this Iyad? Iyad: Yeah, so there’s the common tale of like, you have two different kinds of populations that get this potentially….
Mark: Hi, it’s Mark from TLR. I’m here with Wil Seto he’s the owner of the chief cook and bottle washer. Not really. He’s the big chief at Insync Physiotherapy in Vancouver and North Burnaby. And we’re going to talk about rock climbing neck injuries today. How are you doing Wil? Wil: I’m doing well….
Mark: Hi, it’s Mark from Top Local. I’m here with Wil Seto of Insync Physio in Vancouver, many time winners of best physiotherapist office in Vancouver. And we’re talking hip impingement. How are you doing Wil? Wil: I’m doing great. Thanks Mark. Basically it’s when the head of your femur or your femur bone basically…
Mark: Hi, it’s Mark from Top Local. I’m here with Adam Mann of Insync Physio in Vancouver, and we’re talking physiotherapy, how are you doing today? Adam: Hey, Mark. Good to see you. I’m doing quite well. Mark: So you’re going to tell me about an ankle injury today. What was going on with this…
Before Arriving for Your Appointment Did you complete the Covid-19 Symptom screening questionnaire? Did you bring a clean mask? Did you bring your own appropriate clothing for what you will be treated for? Did you leave unnecessary personal items (bags, jackets etc.) at home? Did you leave other household / family members at home? Upon…
Hey Everyone! It’s Wil Seto from INSYNC PHYSIO, Sports & Orthopaedic Rehab clinics. As most of you know, we’ve closed our clinics since mid March to help stop the spread of Covid-19. It’s drastically changed the way we live now. Our united efforts in practicing the safety guidelines outlined by the Ministry of Health in…
by Anna Daburger This next part of the series will discuss how you can better manage your pain. When you come to your appointments, there are different hands-on techniques or modalities that we can use to help you with your pain in the short term. But it is important to remember that you only see…
Hold onto a ten pound dumbbell with your hands on both ends and engage your inner core stability muscles below your belly button. Then lunge backwards with your right leg performing a wood chopping motion with the upper body and arms turning only your torso. Push back up with the right foot to the start…
This exercise helps to strengthen and rehab the knee when you have a sprained ligament that is causing weakness and a decrease in use and function. Wrap a looped resistance band around your thighs just above your knees. Engage the core muscles below the belly button by pulling them inwards while you keep breathing. Ensure…
As summer approaches, one of the best places to exercise is the beach. Not only do you get a beautiful view, but working out on the sand also allows for a challenge due to sand plyometrics. Sand plyometrics has been proven to increase performance in regards to strength. A study by Arazi, Mohammadi and Asadi…
If you are experiencing low back pain or have injured your back, this exercise is good for activating the inner core stability muscles of the lower back when you have injured it. With your feet in the air and your knees up to your chest keep your lower back flat and your inner core muscles…
If you have a dull ache, tingling, loss of sensation in the front of your hip area or weakness into your knee, this exercise may help. Lie on your side with the affected hip on top. Have your low back in some extension at the start in the rest position. Then, flatten the lower back…
The hip hinge is an important movement pattern that actively engages the posterior chain (glutes and hamstrings) and helps build the foundation for complex exercises such as the kettlebell swing, deadlift, and squat. A proper hip hinge requires the movement to begin at the hips with flexion of the hip muscles while the spine is…