One of the most common reasons people give for not exercising is a lack of time. But what if you could build strength and muscle with just a few focused sessions each week?
Knee pain in runners is common but it doesnt have to happen to you! Learn about how different types of shoes influence how your knee will take on the demands of running.
As we age, staying active becomes one of the most important things we can do to maintain our health, independence, and overall quality of life. While many older adults are familiar with the benefits of walking or swimming, there’s another essential type of exercise that often gets overlooked: muscle strengthening exercise (MSE).
If you’ve ever experienced the unsettling sensation of the room spinning around you, or felt like you’re moving when you’re standing perfectly still, you may be dealing with vertigo. At Pursuit Physiotherapy in Victoria, we believe that understanding the difference between vertigo and general dizziness, along with effective treatment options like the Epley maneuver, can be the first step towards recovery
Massage therapy offers numerous physical and mental health benefits, which often leads to the question: how often should you get a massage?
At Pursuit Physiotherapy, we believe that regular massage therapy plays a vital role in supporting overall wellness. But the ideal frequency can vary.
As a chiropractor based in Victoria and a passionate CrossFit athlete who regularly lifts Olympic weights, Dr. Rob Hao, understand firsthand the importance of proper deadlift technique. Deadlifts are a fundamental movement in CrossFit and weightlifting that build strength, improve core stability, and enhance athletic performance. However, they also pose a risk of injury if performed improperly.
What if your job requires you to be physically active for most of the day? If you\’re a construction worker, a cleaner, a nurse, a farmer, or involved in manufacturing, you\’re constantly on the go, lifting, bending, or standing for hours. Surely, that counts, right? Find out why the physical demands of your job, actually doesn\’t improve health.
Nurses and health care aides on Vancouver Island—whether working for the Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA/Island Health), long-term care facilities, or home care agencies—face physically demanding roles. From patient lifts at Victoria General Hospital to long shifts in community care, these challenges often lead to injuries that sideline frontline workers. At Pursuit Physiotherapy, located in Victoria’s Hillside neighborhood, we specialize in treating and preventing workplace injuries, helping VIHA staff and health care aides stay strong for their patients.
Squatting is a cornerstone exercise for building strength and power, but for some lifters, it can come with an unwelcome guest: inner elbow pain. Often described as \”squatter\’s elbow,\” this condition, which sometimes is misdiagnosed as medial epicondylalgia or golfers elbow is actually due to stress on the ligament of your inner elbow called your ulnar collateral ligament.