Kamloops Physiotherapy Blog

Whether you’re hitting the slopes, strapping on your ice skates, or getting ready for your weekly curling night, a proper warm-up is crucial to ensure your body is ready for the demands of whatever your chosen activity is. In this blog, we explore the importance of a...

Well it finally happened.... It SNOWED! Which means I had to shovel… As did many others in Kamloops. I see many people come into the clinic this time of year after the first few bigger snow falls because their back is sore or they 'tweak' it shoveling. Let me give you...

Dizziness is a common condition that becomes more prevalent with aging. It can have many causes including age, but inner ear disorders, neck dysfunction, medication side effects, and cardiovascular issues are a few factors that can also cause dizziness symptoms. Do...

How do YOU protect your KNEES when skiing?!? As the air gets cooler our thoughts slowly shift to the upcoming ski season! With any sport comes risk, but when venturing onto the slopes, most of us know that skiing comes with an increased risk of ACL injuries.  The ACL...

OH NO! You bonked your head! Now you have a concussion… Did you know that concussions in kids is one of the few injuries that typically takes LONGER to get better than in adults? Most kids concussions get better on their own within 6 weeks, while most adult...

School is back in session! That means school sports are starting to ramp up. Sport-related concussions are common injuries, especially in contact and limited contact sports. In this blog I was hoping to highlight how you can identify a potential concussion, how to...

Finding relief and empowerment: A physiotherapist’s guide to managing fibromyalgia. Recently, Kamloops Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Centre was honoured to host an educational series presented by a local Rheumatologist. We are always happy to learn and collaborate...

Having just ‘tweaked’ my knee this past weekend, and after watching a colleague suffer with a knee requiring surgery, I thought a brief introduction to the knee meniscus would be timely.    The meniscus of the knee is made up of 2 C-shaped pieces of...

Do you enjoy hiking? Myself and many of my patients do! We are so fortunate in Kamloops and the surrounding areas to have such amazing trails to explore! As a physiotherapist, I often see patients who may experience pain or discomfort in their joints, especially their...

ConnectTherapy is based on the framework that all regions and systems in the body are connected. Helmed by Dr. LJ Lee, it’s an assessment and treatment approach that helps understand and treat the individual as a whole. I recently completed my education in...