Intramuscular Stimulation Management of Pain Intramuscular stimulation (IMS), functional dry needling, and acupuncture are all different needling techniques that many physiotherapists have put in their toolkits. When used appropriately, accompanying an exercise-based treatment regimen, needling techniques can help clients achieve…
5 Work From Home Tips Burrard Physiotherapy has been open for a couple of months now and our therapists have been back at work, helping our valued patients recover from various injuries sustained throughout the COVID pandemic. Let’s discuss 5…
There are only a few clinics in downtown Vancouver that offer Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) and Burrard Physiotherapy is one of them! What is Shockwave Therapy? Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (or Shockwave Therapy) was originally used in medicine in the 1980s.…
What is pelvic floor dysfunction? A pelvic floor is a group of muscles connecting the pubic bone, coccyx (tail bone), and pelvis. This group of muscles has three functions: 1. Supportive- supports the bladder and urethra, the rectum, and in…
ACL Tears- What you need to know Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, Burrard Physiotherapy is the service you can trust when rehabilitating your ACL injury. Today we are going to give you a brief outline of what an…
Tip for Buying a Used Bike in Vancouver With the summer weather heating up, many more cyclists are taking to the pavement for weekend rides or daily commutes. If you are a new cyclist or just getting back on the…