How to recover from a marathon or half-marathon
The 45th annual Royal Victoria Marathon is just days away! But, race day doesn’t end at the finish line –…
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Why do we get dizzy?
Many people in their lifetime experience a sudden feeling of dizziness, be it head spinning, light-headedness, a floating sensation or…
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Are people born with good balance? A physical therapist explains the systems that help keep you on your toes
No one is born with the ability to ride a skateboard, surf or even stand on their tiptoes. Unlike other…
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Reflections on knee pain and osteoarthritis
Most people with knee osteoarthritis can control their pain and improve their mobility without surgery, according to updated treatment guidelines…
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Sandy Wilson and Madison Lloyd crushed it
Sandy Wilson absolutely crushed it this weekend at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Taupo, New Zealand! 🏊♀️🚴♀️🏃♀️. Competing alongside…
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Beating the winter blues
Darker mornings, darker evenings, and chilly grey days in between means winter is here. This reduced exposure to light can…
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Unlock your swing potential with personalized physiotherapy insights
Arbutus Physiotherapy is happy to announce a new and exciting product for golfers living in and around the Greater Victoria…
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Join us for our Westshore clinic open house
Thank you for helping to make our new clinic in Colwood a success! We haven’t met all of our neighbours…
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Kinesiology: Exploring the science of human movement
Kinesiology, derived from the Ancient Greek words “kinesis” (meaning movement) and “-logia” (indicating the study of), is a multidisciplinary scientific…
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We are opening a new location in the Western Communities!
We are very proud and excited to be opening up a second location, Arbutus Physiotherapy Westshore, in Colwood! Our new…
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Hang-boarding prehab routine for intermediate climbers
Imagine you’re climbing on your project for the third time this week and you’re getting closer to the crux. The…
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Recovering from injury, to winning and sharing gold
Mutaz Essa Barshim won gold at Tokyo 2020 for high jump. And so did Gianmarco Tamberi. It’s a moment etched…
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Acupuncture and IMS differences, explained
Physiotherapists and Acupuncturist sometimes use different needles. How are they different? Here are a few of the differences explained. Acupuncture…
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Techniques for beginner rock climbers
Learn a little about the basics like maintaining balance, edging, and smearing in this nice video for beginner rock climbers….
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Running, performance, injury, and gait analysis
Since I’ve moved to Victoria I’ve seen a lot of runners, and a lot of running-related injuries. Some injuries are…
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Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation got Sabrina back on the trampoline
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction means different things for different people. For Sabrina it meant incontinence. She couldn’t run, couldn’t go for…
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Keeping Victoria seniors safe through the winter months and beyond
Research shows if you feel less steady on your feet, you might stay at home. Unfortunately, social avoidance and social…
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Common issues with bike fits and how to fix them
Since I’ve started offering Biomechanical Bike Fitting services, I’ve seen a lot of people. And I’ve seen a lot of…
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Balance is a miracle
If you’ve ever experienced ongoing dizziness, vertigo, or trouble balancing, a functioning vestibular system can feel like a miracle. Dr….
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Taking on, and recovering from, my first SwimRun
Whew! That was a long race (3km of swimming and 18.4km of running to be exact). As I sit here…
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Vestibular (dizziness) assessment and treatment services
I am excited to announce that I am now offering vestibular (dizziness) assessment and treatment services at Arbutus Physiotherapy &…
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Considerations for nonsurgical interventions in low back conditions
One of the biggest questions I get asked in the clinic is whether surgery would be a good idea or…
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COVID-19 update on community care: stay home, essential services provided
Thank you everyone for implementing social distancing, increased hygiene, and working together to stop coronavirus transmission and keep our community…
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Sports medicine now offered in our clinic
I am excited to announce that I am opening a sports medicine practice in Oak Bay at Arbutus Physiotherapy &…
