What should you do when you’re involved in a car accident? Stop at the scene, assess your injuries and determine if you require emergency medical assistance and care Be careful of the traffic when walking around the accident area, to assess the damage Make note of the scene, take photos of the vehicles involved and the …
Many serious types of injuries can result from ICBC motor vehicle accidents. The injuries sustained can range from mild to serious depending on the severity of the collision. In truth, many patients require physiotherapy treatment after an accident since the initial care, namely pain killers and anti-inflammatories are frequently insufficient to ensure adequate healing, range …
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If you have been in a motor vehicle accident, you may need physiotherapy medical care treatment. Enhanced Accident Benefits provided by ICBC will help you access the services that you require free of charge on approved claims, to help you recover from your injuries, no matter who is responsible for the accident. Seeing your ICBC …
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Has this ever been you? You are at work, trying to ignore the tingling and numbness in your hand and wrist that has been persistent for the past few weeks, maybe even months. Suddenly, you experience a sharp piercing pain that travels from your fingers through to your wrist and up into your arm, ouch! If …
When you’ve just sprained your ankle or pulled a muscle, all you want is some pain relief. But should you use heat or ice? How To Use Ice Ice is useful when you want to reduce swelling – remember that ankle sprain? This is because blood and fluid collect rapidly, making it both painful and …
An ankle sprain occurs when the ligaments are stretched or torn and can vary in severity from a grade 1 sprain with a few torn fibres in the ligaments, to a grade 3 sprain where the ligament is completely torn. What Causes an Ankle Sprain? Trauma or sudden movements, primarily twisting/turning/rolling of the foot and ankle, are …
It is estimated that 75% of the working population will experience neck or back pain during their career. Today we will learn how the neck works, why these injuries happen and how physiotherapy can help treat neck injuries. Understanding your neckYour neck is the upper part of your spine known as the cervical spine. It is comprised of …
Check out this great article on how ASTYM is proven to help those with musculoskeletal disorders. (Download PDF file here)
Come in to see one of our physiotherapist to learn more about ASTYM and how it can help you get back to your daily activities.
If you want to learn more or would like an individualized assessment and treatment please call or email us and ask for Jen Scott.
