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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Part of your health professionals team
In cases where functional movement is compromised, doctors often refer their patients to physiotherapists. He/she will write an order authorising the form of treatment he desires. Read more →
Musculoskeletal conditions
As physiotherapists, we treat a number of musculoskeletal conditions â a broad term that encompasses damage to bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons and nerves. Read more →
Quadriceps injuries
The quadriceps are the four large muscles at the front of the upper leg that help to stabilise the knee and hip and allow movement. Read more →
Mountain biking injuries
Mountain biking is a fast, exciting sport that is gaining popularity. The type of injuries depend on the type of mountain biking you do, with downhill biking having a higher incidence of injury than biking on flat terrain. Read more →
Ultrasound
An ultrasound machine, which is very commonly used in physiotherapy, works by using high frequency sound waves (that canât be heard by the human ear) to effectively treat deep tissue injuries. Read more →
Sprained ankle and ice
Most people who sprain their ankle know of the RICE protocol; Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate - and they apply it at the first sign of pain and swelling. 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 →
Cheating in exercise
When a you cheat in order to make the movements easier, you are only hurting yourself and will regret it later on. Having a physiotherapist can help you avoid cheating and achieve better and faster outcomes. Read more →
Remain positive: Win the recovery battle with the
Physiotherapists are emphasising the mental and psychological aspects of their patients' approach to rehabilitation in making a full recovery. Read more →
Obesity: back problems and other injuries
When we think of problems associated with obesity we often think of cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, heart disease etc. Read more →
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