Month of marathons
It was a month of marathons! Our indefatigable leader, Sandy, cheered on her daughter, Sara, as she completed her first…
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Hatty Skinner talks gait analysis, human evolution, and barefoot shoes
Since my undergraduate degree in kinesiology, I’ve been really interested in lower limb injuries, specifically. I love biomechanics of all…
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Physiotherapy, movement, and getting outside with Jamie Kavanagh
I’m originally from Ontario, but my boyfriend and I moved here from Calgary at the end of November 2024. We…
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Kennedy Tralnberg on getting outside comfort zones
I used to go to physio when I was a kid, at the time for injuries from dance, volleyball, and…
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Graduation day for Madison
Graduation day is a great day! We want to give a huge shoutout to Madison. After staying consistent with her…
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Mike Neill tells about his Ironman experiences (and why all triathletes should have a physio)
It was a strange journey! I played hockey for Queen’s up until I was 20 but had recurring knee injuries….
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Josh Grawbarger talks about client empowerment and triathlons
I initially went to the University of Waterloo for my undergraduate degree in 2014 and it was tough to move…
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Madi Campbell: Notes on Ironman Arizona and doing hard things
Yes! I was going to do it in Penticton, but with the fires this year, they canceled it a week…
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Taylor Chestnut on athlete inspirations, her favourite hikes, and what it’s like to get back into road running
I used to run a lot more, but in physio school, my training definitely took a hit. I just registered…
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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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Sprinting, kinesiology, and moving to Victoria: Getting to know Maciek Krolikowski
We spoke online with Maciek Krolikowski to talk about the difference between kinesiology and physiotherapy, connecting with patients, and the…
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Staying active outdoors in Oak Bay
We love having our clinic in Oak Bay, and want to share some of our favourite spots to work out,…
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Shannon Kennedy talks rowing, Olympics, and not making sourdough
Shannon worked in Sports Medicine, and took shifts on an orthopaedic trauma floor before deciding to come to Arbutus Physio….
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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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How To Train For A Marathon
The marathon is an intriguing event because the uncertainty of how the body and mind will do over 42.2K of…
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Yoga, pilates, calisthenics, walking and running are great ways to keep moving with very minimal equipment
It can be really tough to stay active during times like these but over here at Arbutus Physiotherapy we are…
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Feature | Health | Multisport
Summer Training
Summer might be winding down but that doesn’t mean there aren’t still some fun workouts to be done. Tonight –…
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Turnover when running
There are two ways to generate speed when running. One is to increase stride length and the other is to…
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Run pacing
Your goal pace is very important to nail down early on in the program. It’s all about effort and the…
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Recovery runs should be easy but never sloppy
Easy sessions can help you recover but easy should never be sloppy. Sloppy training happens when you switch off mentally…
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Impact tolerance- The most important thing you might not be considering in your run training
The ability to tolerate impact is one of the most underestimated factors when considering run training. Too often we focus…
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Feature | Health | Multisport
XTERRA Victoria: The First of Many Trail Runs
Each summer Human Powered Racing hosts a packed XTERRA weekend. The XTERRA Trail Run is the first event, and this…
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Feature | Health | Multisport
Starting the Season!
A little early season racing at the Bazan Bay 5k in preparation for some big races! Source https://humanpoweredracing.ca/2019/04/starting-the-season/
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Running & walking ideas for injury prevention
Here’s a few running & walking tips to prevent injury, alleviate pain and keep you moving for life. The proper…
