The Physio Room

Originally developed for kidney stone treatment, shockwave therapy has evolved into a non-surgical approach for musculoskeletal conditions. By using acoustic waves, this therapy stimulates healing and provides relief for acute...

Joint pain can be incredibly difficult to deal with, especially when it interferes with your daily activities. If you've exhausted other options for relief and your joint is significantly damaged,...

At VanCity Physio, we find that athletes that come see us are constantly pushing their limits to achieve peak performance and excel in their chosen sports. However, injuries and physical...

At VanCity Physio, the point of Sport-Specific Rehabilitation programs is to optimize your athletic performance and get you back to a pain-free and active lifestyle. Some of key principles we...

Stress incontinence is defined as urinary leakage caused by coughing, sneezing, laughing or exertion. Urinary incontinence affects four out of every ten women, one out of every ten men, and...

Many launch into new exercise routines without preparing properly or building up slowly. This can be particularly risky if you’ve not been exercising much up until you made this resolution...

One of the most common concerns patients have is osteoarthritis and its impact on people’s quality of life. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint condition that causes pain, stiffness, and reduced...

Did you know that 9 out of 10 Canadians are at risk of stroke and heart problems? If you are afflicted with a stroke, then it can take as much...

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease caused when cartilage breaks down. This allows the bones to rub together, which can result in bone spurs, stiffness, and pain. If you have osteoarthritis...

Physiotherapists work with a variety of ages towards many goals, from sports injury rehabilitation to postural imbalances to facilitating the progression of developmental milestones. Sessions can be run with play-focused...

Golfer's elbow, also known as medial epicondylitis, is a condition characterized by pain and inflammation on the inside of the elbow. Despite its name, it can affect not only golfers...

VanCityPhysio’s physiotherapists may use several different terms to describe tendon injuries. These terms are often confused and used interchangeably, however, each term has its own unique meaning. With regard to...