by BurquitlamPhysio | Sep 6, 2016 | Physiotherapy
The Injury gods have gone quarterback hunting with the NFL season just around the corner. Vikings announced last week that quarterback Teddy Bridgewater suffered a dislocated knee and a torn ACL during practice. Bridgewater is the second starting quarterback to go...
by BurquitlamPhysio | Aug 11, 2016 | Physiotherapy
As Canada’s proud flag bearer at the Opening ceremonies, Rosie MacLennan is Canada’s only reigning Olympic champion set to compete in Rio. She is a trampoline gymnast who will represent Canada in the Olympics for a third time. However, despite her successes, Rosie...
by BurquitlamPhysio | Jul 23, 2016 | Physiotherapy
Your next form of exercise? How about an adventure to Mount Everest to capture the legendary pokémon Articuno? Just kidding. Pokémon Go has taken the world by storm, captivating fans of all ages. One huge aspect has changed since past Pokemon games. To “catch ‘em...
by BurquitlamPhysio | Jul 9, 2016 | Physiotherapy
With the Rio Olympics less than a month away, Usain Bolt announced last week minutes before the 100m final in the Jamaican National Championships that he was pulling out of the race due to a hamstring injury. However, not all hope is lost for Bolt, who will be given...
by BurquitlamPhysio | Jul 5, 2016 | Physiotherapy
What is the role of physiotherapists at the Olympic games? When the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic and Paralympic games begin in August, the best athletes from all over the world will head to Brazil to compete in the biggest sporting spectacle on the planet. Nearly...
by BurquitlamPhysio | Jun 23, 2016 | Physiotherapy
The Ontario legislature recently passed Rowan’s Law, the first piece of legislation that addresses concussions and concussion management in Canada. The act specifically governs the management of youth concussions in all sports. Ontario is the first province to...
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