Kamloops Physiotherapy Blog

Understanding Tendinopathies: Achilles Tendinopathy In our last post, we discussed the differences in treatment approaches between the stages of tendon injuries "tendinopathy," "tendinosis," and "tendonitis". Moving forward, we will explore the common tendinopathies...

Understanding Tendinopathy, Tendinosis, and Tendonitis: Treatments In our last post, we discussed the related and different causes and symptoms between the stages of tendon injuries "tendinopathy," "tendinosis," and "tendonitis". In today’s post, I hope to discuss...

Understanding Tendinopathy, Tendonosis, and Tendonitis: Symptoms & Causes  In our last post, we discussed the differences between the terms "tendinopathy," "tendinosis," and "tendonitis." Although these terms are often used interchangeably, they describe different...

Understanding Tendinopathy, Tendonosis, and Tendonitis: What's the Difference?  We have already covered tendon problem in previous blogs, but for our next mini-series we would like to discuss the difference between tendon-related terminology and common tendon injuries...

Understanding Referred Pain – The Hip Joint In our final post on referred pain, we will discuss another common source of referred pain we see in the clinic: the hip joint. As we have done previously in this mini-series, we will discuss what the hip joint is and its...

Understanding Referred Pain - Lumbar Spine In today’s post, we will be shifting from the upper to the lower body. The most common area we treat as physiotherapists when it comes to pain in the lower body is the lumbar spine or lower back. A systematic analysis of the...

Understanding Referred Pain - Cervical Spine Today, we will be covering another common pain referral area in the upper body: the cervical spine. Neck pain is a common complaint we see as physiotherapists. But did you know that pain in your elbow, hand, upper back, and...

Understanding Referred Pain  Over the next few blogs, we’ll explore referred pain in the body. We’ll discuss what referred pain is, highlight the common areas where we see referred pain patterns as physiotherapists, and share effective treatment strategies for...

Getting a good night’s sleep is essential for physical health, mental clarity, and emotional well-being. However, many people struggle with sleep disruptions, especially those dealing with pain, stress, or musculoskeletal issues. Whether it's discomfort from a past...

Adolescence is a time of rapid growth, exploration, and physical activity. It’s when kids often push their limits in sports, recreational activities, and even during regular daily movements. However, this increased physical activity, combined with the body’s ongoing...