What is Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is a painful inflammation of the plantar fascia – a thick, fibrous band of connective tissue in the sole of the foot that supports the arch of the foot.
Back Pain 101: The Common Causes and How You Can Treat and Prevent Back Injury
Almost everyone experiences some type of back pain during the course of their lives. The pain may occur suddenly and be gone within a couple of days or weeks, or it may occur repeatedly, never completely going away, and have a major impact on regular daily activities.
Knee Injury 101: Common Causes, And What You Can Do About It Today
Anyone can be a victim of a knee injury; whether you are a professional athlete, a weekend fitness buff or someone just busy carrying out your day-to-day activities.
Ouch! How to Treat and Prevent Ankle Sprains
Ankle sprains are a common but painful injury that can happen in sports like running, soccer, basketball or volleyball, or simply by stepping unexpectedly onto an uneven surface.
Balance + Fall Prevention in Vancouver
As we age, our ability to maintain balance decreases, thereby increasing the risk for falls, injuries and even disability. Poor balance can result from decreased muscle and joint flexibility and strength, reduced core muscle stability, visual defects or inner ear dysfunction.
Spring Into Gardening: Preventing Garden Injuries and Gardening Pain
Moving rocks out of car trunks, digging out old shrub roots, and pruning hedges 20 feet high — that is how we spent our Saturday morning. And it was a lot of fun!