Kamloops Physiotherapy Blog

10 Running Tips for Injury Prevention

Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or a novice starting out, the key to enjoying running consistentlylies in preventing injuries. Here are some crucial tips to keep you on-track and injury-free: 1. Warm Up Properly: Before you begin running, ensure you warm up your...

Rotator Cuff Injuries

If you are currently experiencing shoulder pain or difficulty moving your arm, you might be dealing with a rotator cuff injury. Understanding what your rotator cuff is, how it can get injured, and the available treatment options can help you manage and recover from...

Benefits of Water Exercise

When it comes to recovering from injury or managing chronic conditions, sometimes traditional exercise can be challenging. As an alternative, water exercise can be a gentle way to begin your rehabilitation journey. Whether you're recuperating from surgery, managing...

Knee Osteoarthritis

If you have recently been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis you may be wondering whether you can still enjoy the active lifestyle you are used to. In this blog we will explore what leads to the development of knee osteoarthritis, what you can do to address the pain...

Physiotherapist’s Gardening Tips

This time of year has people outside doing yardwork, preparing their gardens, and doing all kinds of physical activities. Every week at work, people come into our clinic and tell me how their injury symptoms were aggravated over the weekend by gardening, pruning,...

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)

Introduction Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is a common condition characterized by pain around or behind the kneecap (patella) that worsens with activities such as squatting, kneeling, or stair climbing. As a physiotherapist, I encounter individuals dealing with...

What is Dry Needling?

Physiotherapists can utilize the insertion of thin acupuncture needles into tight bands within a muscle to release the tension that may be causing pain and loss of movement. This technique goes by a few different names depending on the training program that the...

Chronic Ankle Instability

Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries in physically active individuals. After a first ankle sprain, many people can go on to develop chronic ankle instability, which leads to recurrent ankle sprains. With each episode, people can experience pain, weakness,...

PEACE & LOVE for Ankle Sprains

You’ve heard of RICE, right?  Rest  Ice Compress Elevate But have you heard of PEACE and LOVE for soft tissue injuries? The acronym is:  Protect Elevate Avoid anti-inflammatory modalities Compress  Educate & Load Optimism Vascularization Exercise   What a...

Running Tips for Beginners

Whether you’re running to get fit, or training for a goal, here are some tips to keep you going. Get Assessed Maybe you’ve tried running in the past and just wound up getting injured. Maybe you are struggling to increase your pace. Maybe you just hurt every time you...