Kamloops Physiotherapy Blog

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...

Understanding Hip Bursitis:  In today’s post, we continue our look at bursitis by discussing areas in the hip where bursitis can occur. The hip has several bursae. In this post, we’ll break down what hip bursitis is, the different areas where it can occur, common...

Understanding Knee Bursitis In today’s post, we continue our discussions on bursitis with a look at the knee. The knee has several bursae, and knee bursitis occurs when one of these ‘sacs’ becomes inflamed. In today’s blog post, we will focus on the most common...

Calcaneal Bursitis In our last post, we started a new mini-series on the topic of bursitis. We discussed what it is, associated symptoms, and the general treatment approach we take toward these injuries. Today we will begin exploring one of the areas that we as...