North Vancouver Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic
North Vancouver Physiotherapy and Sports Clinic (NVPSC) is a leading physiotherapy clinic serving North Vancouver, the north shore, and West Vancouver. We are located in the Pemberton Marine Medical Clinic next to the Save-On Foods Pharmacy in the Pemberton Plaza on Marine Drive. We are part of an allied health group serving the residents of the lower mainland in British Columbia in 9 locations.
North Vancouver Physiotherapy and Sports Clinic is a leading multidisciplinary clinic in North Vancouver. We provide services for the treatment of Sports Injuries, ICBC claims for Whiplash, WorkSafe BC (WSBC) claims, Neck & Back pain, Post-Operative Total Hip/Knee Rehabilitation, and osteopathy involving cranio-sacral therapy. We work closely with the medical doctors in the practice to enhance our clients’ care. We also offer Acupuncture and IMS Dry Needling.
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Physiotherapy terminology
Here is a glossary of commonly used terms in physiotherapy to give you a better understanding of what they mean and how they may relate to you. Read more →
Joint injuries
Joint injuries are among the most common problems experienced by physiotherapy patients. These injuries may result from trauma such as injury or from wear and tear to the joint as in the case of arthritis. Read more →
Fractured clavicle
Fracture of the clavicle is one of the most common fractures seen in sport and is either caused by a fall where the person lands on the side or point of the shoulder or by a direct blow to the clavicle with another player or piece of sporting... Read more →
Yoga injuries
Yoga is a mild, low-impact activity, therefore it is surprising that yoga injuries can occur, but they do. Like any form of exercise, if it is performed incorrectly or performed by persons with certain musculoskeletal conditions,... Read more →
Strengthening exercises
Athletes regularly perform exercises to maintain or improve strength. Read more →
Rotator cuff injury treatment options
When the rotator cuff muscles become injured, certain everyday functions such as raising your arm above your head become difficult or impossible. Read more →
Prescribed exercises; stick to the plan
Upon being discharged from physiotherapy treatment, your physiotherapist will very likely give you a home exercise program of exercises to follow. Read more →
Exercise with Arthritis
Exercises for arthritis centre around gentle stretching movements, such as are done in Yoga, tai chi and Pilates. Read more →
Scar tissue and muscle adhesions
Swimming, bowling and computer use are some activities that eventually lead to muscle adhesions as a result of overuse. Read more →
Exercising in a busy schedule
Recognising that you need to exercise and finding the time in your hectic schedule to do it, however, are two different things. Read more →
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