Cathy received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of British Columbia in 2000. As a member of the varsity women’s volleyball team at UBC during those years she was first exposed to physiotherapy and it’s positive impact on her own personal athletic career.
After studying kinesiology in university for two years, Leigh decided that pursuing a career in physiotherapy was the path she wanted to follow. She graduated from The University of British Columbia in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy.
There are many myths around pregnancy. Physiotherapists who specialize in pre/post natal care can help debunk these myths, playing an important role in the management of physical changes that can occur both during and after these nine months.
Separation of the recti, or stretching of the midline of the abdominal muscles is a common condition after some pregnancies, or after many years of abdominal loading with poor technique, and is called Diastasis Rectus Abdominis.
Brittany graduated from the University of Ottawa with an undergraduate degree in Human Kinetics followed by a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Toronto.
There are many maternity belts on the market, why choose this one? Most women need support but not necessarily in the same place, therefore an adaptable (and adjustable) belt is essential.
I wanted to send all of you a big thank you for helping me get back on the field this summer. My team and I took home the Gold Medal for Team BC. Duri...
Ever since graduating as a physio in 2014 I have had my eye on taking the Integrated Systems Model (ISM) course. For a variety of reasons, things did...
I cannot explain how much better I feel! These last two appointments have been changing everything for me! The new stretch that we practiced on this p...
Are you ready for mentorship and learning how to treat using a regional interdependent approach (ISM)? We are looking for physiotherapists looking for change and more learning. This is a wonderful mentorship/work opportunity. We will take you on a journey like no other in the first year of your mentorship/work with us, while making full pay! Read more for how to take advantage of this rare opening and opportunity to learn with us!
Pain is a normal, but unpleasant, experience you feel in response to what your brain believes to be a threatening situation and can involve actual or potential tissue damage (Butler & Moseley, 2003).
Is core training the same as core strengthening? Are core stabilization exercises the same as core strengthening exercises? Do you know the difference? Is there a difference?