Do you know that 5 pounds extra increases the risk of developing hip and knee arthritis? One of the biggest dangers of middle age is putting on pounds. Weight gain increases the chance of getting diabetes, osteoarthritis, hardening of the arteries, and some cancers.
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.
Physiotherapy is the primary health care profession that promotes wellness, mobility and independent function. Physiotherapists have advanced understanding of how the body moves, what keeps it from moving well and how to restore mobility.
We in Vancouver are so blessed to have easy access to some amazing hiking terrain. In recent weeks, I’ve gotten to hike the Eagle Bluffs at Cypress, Diez Vistas trail at Buntzen, and the Chief in Squamish.
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!
Surgery of any kind can be an intimidating and overwhelming experience. No matter what kind of surgery you are facing, we communicate with your surgeon and obtain knowledge of the surgeon’s protocols in order to achieve the best rehabilitation outcome.