How is your shoulder stability?

By Lesley Cuddington, Vancouver Physiotherapist at Teamworks Health Clinic   More than perhaps any other joint in our bodies, our shoulders demand close and careful attention for pain-free, unimpeded movement. Shoulder instability is relatively common condition characterized by loosening of the connective tissue surrounding the shoulder joint therefore enabling the bones to move excessively on ...read more ›

3 Stretches you can do at your desk

By Dr. Khaled Dossa Chiropractor and ART provider Now that we are well into fall and back into the thick of work and studying, I thought it would be appropriate to remind you to stretch when you are at your desk.  By stretching intermittently ...read more ›

Backpack Safety for your kids 101

By Lesley Cuddington, Registered Physiotherapist Although many factors can lead to back pain — increased participation in sports or exercise, poor posture while sitting, and long periods of inactivity — some kids have backaches because they're ...read more ›

What is Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)?

By Maisy Luong, Registered Physiotherapist Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common disorder of the inner ear. It can produce vertigo, which is a sensation that the environment is spinning. This sensation occurs for a short duration and is typically triggered by a change in head position such as tilting the head upwards and rolling over in bed. Symptoms of BPPV can include dizziness or ...read more ›