If you’ve ever experienced ongoing dizziness, vertigo, or trouble balancing, a functioning vestibular system can feel like a miracle. Dr. Steven Raunch, a Harvard Professor of Otolaryngology 1 and Vestibular Division Chief at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear, illustrates this in his TEDx Talk. The vestibular system is the connection between your inner ear and…
We sat down for virtual coffee with one of our newest physiotherapists, Lena Walther. She told us about pelvic floor health, imposter syndrome, and dreaming about post-pandemic travels. First off, I like to check in about pronouns and name pronunciation. Lay-na Wall-ther? Yeah, Lay-na, and ‘Walt-er’! There is a “H” but you say it just…
What a beautiful day on the island to celebrate movement, activity, and International Women’s Day. Waves were a little mushy today, and some wind too, but it didn’t stop Elana from partaking in the waves and getting out in the water with the ducks and the seals. Source https://www.arbutusphysiotherapy.ca/2021/03/celebrating-international-womens-day-at-jordan-river/
From our family and colleagues to yours, we wish you a warm, joyous, and restful holiday (and maybe some movement too!). Let us know how you’re staying active out there. Source https://www.arbutusphysiotherapy.ca/2020/12/merry-christmas-friends/
It’s year two of committing to growing the moustache to raise funds for men’s health initiatives, specifically technologies for screening and treatment of prostate and testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention! It is also a great time to have discussions about men’s physical and mental health – get checked out and reach out for…
In a moment our bodies can go from being familiar, comfortable vessels to being a source of grief and struggle. Colin Wade was in a car accident on his way to work. A dad and a musician he’s been on a journey to get back to the things he loves ever since. Just doing all…
Today is a special day for us at Arbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre…It’s been 1 year since we’ve opened our doors on Oak Bay Avenue! This year has surely been full of ups, downs, and readjustments as we’re sure is the same for everyone. We’ve welcomed new (masked) faces to the team, and expanded the…
Meet Dr. Kim McQueen, one of the newest members of our team! Dr. McQueen has been a naturopathic physician for almost 20 years, working with elite athletes, food manufacturers, as well as regular folks along the way. Now, we are lucky enough to have her bring her practice to our clinic, and we couldn’t…
Shannon worked in Sports Medicine, and took shifts on an orthopaedic trauma floor before deciding to come to Arbutus Physio. We are very grateful that Shannon met up with us to talk shop. Shannon told us about rowing, training for the Olympics, and not making sourdough if you don’t want to. You’re still quite new…
Whew! That was a long race (3km of swimming and 18.4km of running to be exact). As I sit here 36 hours post-race nursing my sore muscles, I figured I would share my recovery tips post-event that help us get back in the lake or on the trails sooner rather than later. Firstly, recovery from…
