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Ankle Injuries: Strengthening After A Sprain
This exercise is great for strengthening your injured ankle and retraining important muscle activation patterns on the injured side. Use a resistance band tied to a stable anchor and wrap it around the unaffected leg. With the affected ankle, stand either in front of the band or inside while keeping your posture tall and inner…
Ankle Sprain Treatment and Recovery
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…
Shoulder Injuries
Beth Rodden; One of the world’s best rock climbers in the world used a lot of physiotherapy to help with her torn labrum in her shoulder from climbing. What is a torn labrum? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenoid_labrum
How to Safely Exercise When Pregnant
Remaining active during a pregnancy may help reduce some discomforts and help prepare the body for delivery. Acute exercise generally increases oxygen uptake, heart rate, stroke volume, cardiac output, and lung volume during pregnancy. Remember to complete the “PARmed-X for Pregnancy” health screening prior to participation in a prenatal fitness class or other exercise. Medical…
New Safety Protocols for COVID-19
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…
Knee Ligament Injuries: Looped Band Bridges
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…
