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Obesity: a Preventable and Curable Epidemic

By Rob Foley- Physiotherapist As everyone is aware, obesity driven illnesses such as heart disease, cancer and type 2 diabetes are among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality globally and even more so in the Western world. They are also a huge burden on healthcare provision. The author of "The Obesity Code" Dr. Jason [...]

By adminObesity, PhysiotherapySeptember 20, 2018

Suffering from Stress? Acupuncture can help!

By Mark Bodnar – Acupuncturist Stress is something that more and more of my patients are experiencing daily and finding that it is interfering with their health and happiness. If you ask any health care professional they will agree that chronic stress is just no good for your body. Recently there have been several medical […]

By adminAcupuncture, StressMarch 11, 2018June 17, 2018

Positive experiences with Healthcare in Canada

"The service is terrible but the care is excellent" … this is an often used phrase about health care in Canada. You will often hear me grumbling along with patients about access to care – but after my recent experiences at Royal Jubilee Hospital and Victoria Day Surgery I can tell you the care ‘is [...]

By adminHealthcare, Vancouver Island Health Authority, VIHAMarch 11, 2018June 17, 2018

Spinal Mobility Classes Are Back on at Physioplus!

Learn floor exercises to improve your spinal mobility. Designed by a physiotherapist these exercises are gentle and safe. We use mobilizing tools to help you loosen stiff spinal segments that lead to recurrent spinal pain or that limit performance. Spinal Mobility Classes are held at the clinic with our kinesiologist Daniel Cryderman and are run [...]

By adminSpinal MobilityMarch 11, 2018June 17, 2018

Keep your head in the right place

By Jane Langille DR. KATHERINE TIBOR, a Costco member and chiropractor at Balanced Health Care in Toronto, wondered why her patient, an 8-yearold boy, had increased neck and shoulder pain. “There were no new activities or sports, so the cause was not obvious. Then I saw him sitting in my waiting room playing games on [...]

By adminHealthcare, Personal Training, Spinal MobilityMarch 11, 2018June 17, 2018

Looking for a Physiotherapist?

Looking for a Physiotherapist Looking for a physiotherapist? -- You are in the right hands at Physioplus Our experience is our advantage- with over 25 years of clinical experience working with specialists and following best practice we will provide you with the right treatment and the best outcome. We provide hands on help and education to [...]

By adminHealthcare, Massage, Personal Training, PhysiotherapyDecember 1, 2017June 17, 2018

sore feet ? running injuries? … we can help you go better

Custom Orthotics – Time is Running Out Yes its December and its time to take advantage of your investment in extended benefits. Stiff neck? sore knee? heel pain? - call soon - we can help you move well and stay well Most plans allow up to $400 for custom Orthotics. If you need Orthotics book [...]

By adminHealthcare, Massage, OrthoticsNovember 30, 2017October 23, 2018

Acupuncture and Sleep Disorders – Some tips to help you sleep.

By Mark Bodnar – Acupuncturist As a parent with young children it feels like I talk about sleep a great deal. I also encounter patients with sleep issues frequently in my practice. Not getting a good night’s rest makes everything in life more difficult. Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep is a very common complaint. […]

By adminSleepNovember 23, 2015June 17, 2018

Knockout Final Win !

The mighty Pigs Trotters have won the 2015 mid week cup and the knockout final – beating all challengers. We now claim Beacon Hill Park as our ‘Porktress’. The silverware is back where it belongs at the Penny Farthing Pub.

By adminImage PostOctober 19, 2015July 9, 2018