Vigor Physiotherapy

08/18/2023

Vigor Physiotherapy - Treatments & Conditions

01/21/2023

We deal with all kind of physio & Massage patients. That includes MSP, ICBC, Work safe BC and extended health coverage. We got latest modalities & experience physiotherapist in Maple Ridge/ Pit Meadows. We do Massage Therapy as well can book you in same or next day. Please call us to book you in for next day appointment or visit our website for more details.

01/19/2023

What is Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy?

Vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT) is a specialized form of physiotherapy prescribed to treat and improve the symptoms caused by vestibular disorders. It often involves manual head manoeuvres and/or a progressive program of exercises designed to reduce vertigo and dizziness, visual issues, and/or imbalance and falls.

VESTIBULAR system

Your vestibular system helps you detect head position and motion and it allows you to properly react when it senses changes to it. It is made up of 1) your two inner ear organs 2) the vestibular centres of your midbrain and cerebellum and 3) your peripheral vestibular nerves.

COMMON Symptoms

- Vertigo (sense of spinning)
- General dizziness or lightheadedness
- Nausea, vomiting, fatigue
- Neck tightness, stiffness and/or pain
- Imbalance and difficulty walking
- Headaches
- Frequent falls
- Vision issues (double vision, shaky vision with head movement, difficulty focusing, poor tolerance to screens)
- Brain fog, difficulty concentrating, mild memory issues

06/30/2022

We are excited to inform that now we offer Massage Therapy, call us to book your appointment
604 465 2777

03/01/2019

Rotator Cuff Tendinitis

What are the symptoms?

Holding his shoulder due to rotator cuff tendinitis Symptoms of rotator cuff tendinitis can include shoulder stiffness, minor pain, and swelling at the front of the shoulder.

People often develop rotator cuff tendinitis by doing repeated movements, such as reaching or lifting overhead.

Symptoms are usually mild at first. The most common symptoms include:

pain when raising or lowering the arm shoulder stiffness minor pain, even when the shoulder is still swelling and tenderness at the front of the shoulder pain that extends from the front to the side of the shoulder sudden, sharp pain when reaching or lifting a clicking sound when using the shoulder Playing some sports involves moving in ways that tend to become painful as rotator cuff tendinitis develops.

Problematic movements can include:

- pitching a baseball
- serving a tennis ball
- serving or spiking a volleyball
- using the arm to propel forward in swimming

Symptoms become more severe and persistent as rotator cuff tendinitis progresses. This can cause problems, such as:

- pain during the night that can wake a person up or require - changing positions
- loss of strength and mobility in the shoulder
- difficulty reaching behind the back

If rotator cuff tendinitis develops suddenly because of an injury, the shoulder will usually be extremely tender or painful. A person may be unable to move it.

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