Pronation, or the inside of the foot rolling closer towards the ground, is a necessary part of the normal gait cycle, but when the foot rolls inwards too much, it can cause problems. Flat feet or collapsed arches, terms commonly used to describe this foot dysfunction, can often be helped once you recognize your muscle …
I wasn’t sore before…so why am I always so sore now? This is such a common question asked equally by men and women, sometime after the age of 30 with different fitness levels. They must have something in common! After first clearing the presence of any serious pathology and assuming that no trauma has taken …
Luckily for us Vancouverites, running can be done all year round. However, for either the new runner or the runner who has been increasing their mileage come springtime, a common injury can occur…the dreaded Achilles tendinopathy! The Achilles tendon joins both the gastrocnemius and the soleus (the calf muscles) to the heel bone. Bending and …
For years now, physiotherapists have understood and treated muscle and joint instabilities due to their knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology. Using the various pieces of pilates equipment has allowed for a creatively practical way for physiotherapists to rehabilitate the body’s imbalances. Pilates-based physiotherapy begins with an assessment by a registered physiotherapist to address joint …