Tofino Physiotherapy Clinic
381 Main St V0R 2Z0 Tofino, BC, Canada

FACT OF THE DAY: The average 4 year old asks 450 questions a day! I am really noticing this right now, being home with a 5 and a 3 year old. Even though we ar...e on lock down, i'm sure people have a a lot of questions about their injuries. We are offering video and audio consults to help people manage their pain, without having to leave the house. Book now at paphysio.ca or call 250-723-5112 for more information See more

Update: We are now officially closed until further notice. However, we will be offering a new online service for video and audio consults. We can provide yo...u with advice, education and an exercise regime for all your injuries. Even though the office is closed we will still be checking phone messages and emails daily. If you have any questions call us, or book online via our website at paphysio.ca. Yours in health, The PA Physio Team.

Physiotherapy is not just about getting "hooked up to a machine and getting acupuncture".... it's about education and impacting the lives and beliefs of our clients. Doctors give medicine, surgeons do surgery to repair tissues... Physiotherapists have the opportunity to not just reduce pain and improve function.. but we also can change a person.... We get to send more time with patients to create a real connection with the person. Movement is our medicine, and we are specialists in movement. If you haven't tried Physiotherapy yet, give us a try ;)

If you don't use it, you lose it Moving is good for your muscles, bones, joints, tendons, nerves and your entire nervous system. So earn it! Get moving! ... You can read the full text of the original post on the page of Hannah Moves.

Happy New Year!! Here is to making your health and wellness new years resolutions.....And WHY exercise helps Keep moving or tag someone who needs motivation to start moving. ... All the best in the New Year from us at the clinic.

The road to recovery is NOT always what we expect.....Expect some of those set backs.... and keep going ..... don't give up!!!

As we get older balance and strength tend to decline. However, this process can be slowed by.......exercise! Here are few to keep you going while at home..... Remember..... just keep moving!

For all of you out there that were wondering "What happens when you crack your joints?" The good news....... Studies have shown that joint cracking does not cause or lead to arthritis

Do you have a pain that gets better with rest....but once you restart activity ....the pain returns? You may not be loading the tissue enough to promote healing. Rest does NOT help increase the tolerance of the tissue to load! So what's the answer?????? Exercise! ... But if it hurts when you exercise this is a good guide line to know you are exercising the right amount (not to little, or to much)...... Guideline - see picture below

Is this movement bad for your back? Can this damage your discs? No.. :)... There are a lot of examples of people who have gone back to doing the very things they’re being told they can’t do. :) There is a lot of fear about the structure of the spine. They have been told to be careful with their backs and have the fear to do harm. We know that fear is a huge driver of abnormal pain behaviour. We can TRUST our back and shouldn't be feared. It is a ROBUST, STRONG structure. Often with disabling back pain, the motor systems are overactive, hypersensitive. The muscles are GUARDING the back TOO MUCH. That can be driven by habits of movements, habits of posture, fear, anxiety, stress, or just the presence of pain and you developed a protective guarding response.

LEARN to RUN..... Are you a runner or looking to get into running???? Here is a fun video that helps teach running technique. Try some of these out and let us know what you thought?

Part of having a strong, healthy and injury free body is eating well..... BUT what does that mean???? Yes...t is true that diet and healthy eating advice changes all the time. ... So here are a few guidelines: - Eat in moderation (go ahead and eat some chocolate...just don't eat the whole bar!) - Don't eat to much or too little .... eat enough for your body! - Enjoy variety (this will help getting all the essential nutrients) - Eat clean/natural.....know the ingredients you are putting into your body. Limit shopping in the aisles at the grocery store.