Sarah Lord Ferguson - Physiotherapist

05/17/2023

Strength training rules! It's not just use it or lose it. It's strength training to counteract the natural decline in muscle mass as we age. If you aren't convinced, how about a 20% drop in mortality risk by adding 2-6 sessions of weight training in addition to your cardio.

This cohort study uses national data to explore the dose-response association between guideline-recommended physical activity and mortality in older adults.

05/01/2023

Newly elected Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia Board Members!

Being involved with PABC over the last 7 years has been so rewarding and I look forward to my greater role within the organization. Thank you to everyone who voted for me and for inspiring my research on pain and patient experience.

Having just returned from the annual Physiotherapy Conference in beautiful Kelowna BC, I am reminded of how lucky I am to be part of this profession.

09/28/2022

Debunking myths about recovery. Great reminders that ice, static stretching, NSAIDs (e.g., Advil) and foam rolling aren't the solution, while sleep is!

Should we still be using ice and cryotherapy? Do we need to foam roll before or after working out? Are we wasting our money on compression gear? On this week’s BJSM podcast, award-winning science wr

05/06/2022

It was an honour to receive the Ruth Byman Memorial Award this past weekend at the Annual Physiotherapy Conference hosted by Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia

The award acknowledges a PABC member who has made significant positive contributions to their community and the physiotherapy profession. In honour of Ruth Byman, who was known for her uncompromising passion to offer the best, most up-to-date treatment options, the spirit of the award is to recognize that same thirst for knowledge and excellence in a PABC member.

09/01/2021

FYI: there is a raffle going on to win prizes for getting vaccinated before Sept 9. Check it out:

This Is Our Shot to be is a movement aimed to rally Canadians and encourage each other to replace vaccine hesitancy with confidence so that we can end the pandemic - together.

06/21/2021

Fabulous video about the brain and pain. Highly recommend watching for patients and clinicians alike!

NOTE FROM TED: While some viewers might find advice provided in this talk to be helpful, please consult a licensed medical professional for pain management. ...

06/09/2021

Love these clinical thoughts on

Bahram Jam's Thoughts are available on www.aptei.ca "Video Library". Please subscribe to the APTEI Reports to view these and several other videos to enhance ...

05/31/2021

Are your x-ray and MRI results helpful or harmful?

Concerned about your medical imaging findings? Studies show that abnormal findings, such as on x-rays, MRIs, and ultrasound scans may actually be normal in t...

05/21/2021

Use it or lose it! And don't forget to squat, no matter how old you are!

Bahram Jam's Thoughts are available on www.aptei.ca "Video Library". Please subscribe to view these and several other videos to enhance your patient outcomes.

04/01/2021

Calling all physiotherapists:

How has COVID-19 impacted the physiotherapy profession?

Please share your thoughts and contribute to physiotherapy research by completing this short 5-minute survey: http://sfulsg.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dnBY34sHJLkAk74

More details:
In this university research study, you will be asked to fill out a short 5-minute survey about the impact of COVID-19 on the physiotherapy profession. Registered physiotherapists in Canada are eligible to participate.

All responses will be anonymous and no identifying information will be gathered by the researchers. Your participation is entirely voluntary. You should not feel pressured or obligated to participate due to a prior relationship with the researcher or the University. If you feel pressured to participate, then you should decline to participate. Please note that the Ethics Application Number for this study is 30000201.

If you do decide to participate, your time is greatly appreciated and will help to contribute to physiotherapy research.

If you have questions about the study, please contact the researcher directly at stl10@sfu.ca instead of posting to the comment section. Note that posting to comments sections, liking or sharing on social media or other forums about this study may identify you as a participant. We therefore suggest that if this study was made available to you via a social media site or other online forums, you refrain from posting comments to protect your anonymity.

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