I was lucky enough to join Susan Simmons for coffee this week. We talked about 30 hour swims, being an athlete with MS, community, and conservation. You’ve just returned from the Great Bear Rainforest, right? Yes, I was there doing …
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We’re looking for a dynamic and motivated physiotherapist to join our team. Our clinic offers physiotherapy, massage therapy, acupuncture, IMS, shockwave therapy and custom orthotics. As part of our team you will enjoy a flexible work schedule, guaranteed caseload, and …
Huge shout out to the many athletes that swam, biked, and ran the XTERRA Victoria. It’s a tough race and very technical. We saw racers give their hearts to this race and it was inspiring to see the grit, skill, …
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Sitting is not as good as standing. And standing is not as good as moving. But what about the positioning of our bodies in general? We’re not advocating for posture shaming, but maybe we should listen more when our aunties …
Great day everyone! We’re very proud to sponsor this race – The Victoria Sexual Assault Centre does necessary work in our community, and it’s also so cool to see young and adult athletes racing together. Congratulations, Triathlon of Compassion! Source …
We live in a world where we are constantly asked to sit. What does that mean for our bodies? Everything from our blood, to our nerves, to our skin depend on us to move, and they are there to help …
Kiah sat down with us to talk about her passion for triathlon (it’s contagious!), her kinesiology degree, life at the University of Victoria, and racing in Kona last year. What are you up to in Victoria these days? I’ve been …
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The sun is shining, and we are getting ready to move into the summer! Are you still searching for ways to move and challenge yourself during these summer months? Our friends at Human Powered Racing have an awesome line-up of …
Brooke Woodley is a CrossFit athlete who moved to Victoria last year. She trains at Taranis, and is taking Kinesiology at the University of Victoria. How long have you been doing CrossFit? It’s been a year and a half now. …
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We sat down with Scott Holden recently to talk about sports, being a physiotherapist, and exploring Vancouver island. You moved here last year, is that right? Yeah, my fiance and I were in Halifax, and we just decided that we …
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Here’s a few running & walking tips to prevent injury, alleviate pain and keep you moving for life. The proper shoe can help maximize your efficiency and minimize your risk of injury. Try on many then select the shoe with …
BC physiotherapists are the most physically active healthcare professionals in Canada and the ones physicians recommend most. Here are a few tips and tricks to keep you lifting. Lifting tip #1: Warm up and plan ahead Warm up and plan …
Age and condition can slow down our abilities and athleticism. But our love of movement doesn’t have to wain. And studies show that in some contexts, exercise can help with symptom management and even slow disease progression. Donna’s story is …
A passion for movement can take us to new places, like boxing Read more »
Arthritis is a disorder of the joints that often affects seniors and serious athletes, but it can happen to anyone. “To make you function again, you have to come at it from so many different angles, and physiotherapy is a …
Arthritis can happen at any age, but with physiotherapy, so can healing Read more »
Happy solstice everyone! We have some holiday hours over the next week or so. We’ll be back to regular hours on Wednesday, January 2nd. We hope you all get the rest you want, and community and family time and laughter …
We caught up to Gillian Carleton this fall to talk about sports, training, recovering from injury, and the life of an academic. Carleton won bronze in the 2012 Olympics in London as a track cyclist in the women’s team pursuit. …
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After work grocery shopping at Red Barn Market with co-workers! So happy we’re neighbours, Red Barn. Everyone is out and about this evening on Oak Bay Ave. #NotRainingYet # Source https://www.arbutusphysiotherapy.ca/2018/11/grocery-shopping-at-red-barn-on-oak-bay-ave/
Back and neck pain are among the most widespread reasons patients seek physiotherapy. And back pain is one of the most common medical problems, affecting 80% of people at some point during their lives. Back pain can range from a …
Mornings can be tricky. And changing habits can be hard. Here’s a few morning tricks that we like. 1. Exercise This doesn’t mean we run a 10K every morning, or do an hour of Pilates before starting the day, but, …
We are thrilled to announce that we will be supporting Jay Krieger’s efforts to fundraise as part of his involvement with Tour de Rock! We’ve started our own fundraising, and we will be matching funds that you give us, either …
We love being involved in this amazing community of ours, and we’re excited about keeping in touch with you regarding all of the great events going on here and in our communities. So we’ve officially launched a seasonal newsletter! We …
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There’s nothing quite like the fresh fruits, veggies, salads and drinks that are so often paired with hot summery days! From local produce to icy drinks, summer is a great time to try out some new recipes, and maybe even …
We had a quite a team of practitioners out on Sunday, June 24th, for the Triathlon of compassion. We were proud to provide treatments for so many people! We had a steady stream of athletes coming in to see us …
What a day to race and fundraise on behalf of the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre Read more »