Kamloops Physiotherapy Blog

Cycling Injuries: Their Causes and How Physiotherapy Can Help Another common pastime in Kamloops during the warm months is cycling. Whether you enjoy downhill biking, road cycling, gravel biking, or mountain biking, spending long hours on the bike or experiencing a...

Returning to Running After an Injury In our latest post, we had one of our physiotherapists discuss a running gait analysis and how it can benefit any type of runner. Today, we will touch on another important topic when it comes to running and injuries: when to return...

Why Every Runner Can Benefit from a Physiotherapist-Led Running Gait Analysis Whether you're training for your first 5K, preparing for a marathon, or simply enjoying regular runs to stay active, the way you move matters. Running may seem simple, but it places...

Physiotherapy Tips for Half Marathon Success In our last post we began our discussion on half-marathon training. We highlighted a few potential injuries that occur while training for a half-marathon and why physiotherapy is important in aiding you in your training and...

Half-Marathon Running: Physiotherapy Insights In one of our latest posts, we discussed tips on returning to activity after the winter months. With spring ending and summer fast approaching, a common goal for many individuals this time of year is to run a...

A Simple 10-Minute Mobility Routine for Beginners In one of our latest blog posts, we highlighted a guide to return to activity after the winter months. In that post, I mentioned the importance of conducting a 5–10-minute warm-up routine before participating in your...

 Understanding Wrist and Hand Bursitis While bursitis is more commonly associated with larger joints like the shoulder or knee, it can also affect the wrist and hand. As in previous posts we will discuss the common symptoms, causes and relative rehabilitative...

Spring Back Safely: A Physiotherapy Guide to Returning to Activity After Winter As winter fades and the days are getting warmer and longer, many people feel a renewed motivation to get outside and move. Whether it’s hiking, running, cycling, or getting back into...

Olecranon Bursitis of the Elbow Today we continue our look at bursitis of the upper extremity by focusing on the elbow. There is only one clinically significant bursa at the elbow, and it happens to be one of the most commonly irritated bursae in the body.  What Is...

Understanding Shoulder Bursitis Our last post concluded our look at bursitis in the lower body. Today we move to the upper body and begin by looking at shoulder bursitis. We will explore the common types of bursitis in the shoulder, the causes, symptoms and potential...