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Body Works Sports Physiotherapy

Sports Physiotherapy clinic North Vancouver. We will help you get your body moving again! Come visit us and we'll help get your body working!

Body Works Sports Physiotherapy is a small and intimate physiotherapy clinic located in North Vancouver. Our team provides comprehensive assessment and treatment of all types of injuries to keep your body working to its best ability. With highly specialized training and numerous years of experience, our therapists offer unsurpassed excellence in assessment, treatment and a passion for helping you to get your body moving better. We also focus on your specific needs as a client, with dedicated one-on-one treatment for your entire appointment.

09/23/2025

🎉 Happy Birthday, Naz! 🎉

We're lucky to have such a dedicated and skilled physio on our team. Thanks for everything you do — hope you have an amazing day! 🎂💪

09/19/2025

🎉 Celebrating 4 Years! 🎉

Please join us in congratulating Ryan Corkal, our amazing physiotherapist, on 4️⃣ years of dedication, compassion, and care here at Body Works Sports Physiotherapy!

From helping patients move pain-free to always bringing positive energy to the team. 💪🧡 Thank you, !

09/16/2025

What if walking down the stairs gave you more benefits than walking up? 🧠💪�

Not all exercise is created equal—and when it comes to muscle repair, metabolism, and strength gains, eccentric movements might just be the secret sauce.
From bicep curls to stair walking, learn why the “lowering” phase of your workout could be doing more heavy lifting than you think.👇

All forms of exercise cause microscopic muscle damage. This damage stimulates the release of hormones. Hormones trigger muscle repair, rebuilding them stronger than before.��There are different types of muscle contraction and this will discuss concentric versus eccentric exercise.

* Concentric exercises (e.g., bicep curls, squats):
* Recruit and fatigue many different muscle fibres.
* Eccentric exercises (e.g., lowering a weight, descending into a squat):
* Recruit fewer muscle fibres.
* Involve a load up to four times higher than concentric movements.
* Cause greater microscopic damage to cells and fibres.

* Greater damage results in:
* Higher calorie burn during repair and recovery.
* Raised metabolic rate.
* More effective strength gains compared to conventional exercise.

In a study, volunteers were randomly assigned to:
* Walk up stairs and take the lift down (more concentric), or
* Walk down stairs and take the lift up (more eccentric).

This was done twice a week in a 10-storey building.

Both groups saw health improvements, but the downstairs walkers had greater benefits:
* Greater improvement in resting heart rate (a key fitness indicator).
* Better insulin sensitivity.
* Improved blood fat levels.

Additional benefits for the downstairs walkers:
* Greater improvement in muscle function.
* Increased bone density.
* Muscle strength improved by 34% (vs. 17% in the uphill group) – double the gain.

They also performed better on a balance test, indicating:
* Reduced risk of falls and injury.

In another study comparing older adults doing traditional exercise vs. eccentric exercise, the eccentric group saw a 38% improvement in leg strength, compared to just an 8% improvement in the traditional group.

Done right, not only will eccentric exercises keep you in good shape, they will also help your body to burn calories after you have finished – more so than a seemingly ‘tougher’ workout. This could be the metabolic secret that has been hiding in your workout all along! We are here to help with that. Book an appointment at Body Works Sports Physiotherapy and follow us for more tips!

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09/11/2025

🌟 September is Pain Awareness Month! 🌟

So many of us live with pain or know someone who does, yet myths and misunderstandings are everywhere. 💬 That’s why we’re clearing things up with our latest post.

📖 Give it a read, and if you're ready to take the next step, call us to book an appointment. Let's start working toward better pain management—together. 📲

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09/10/2025

✨ Healing through hands-on care. ✨

When you're looking for a physio who really listens, adapts, and brings a fresh, intuitive approach to healing—Dana delivers and more. 🙌

Thank you, Stefania, for a heartfelt review about the journey back to balance and body awareness. 💬💛

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09/08/2025

💪 Happy World Physical Therapy Day! 🧡
Today, we celebrate the heroes behind recovery, mobility, and strength — our amazing physical therapists!

🧠This (8 Sept), we’re spotlighting the vital role of physiotherapy and physical activity in healthy ageing – with a special focus on preventing frailty and falls.

🌍 Our population is ageing fast – but getting older doesn't mean slowing down. Staying active helps you stay strong, independent, and doing what you love.

✅ It’s never too late to start!
Physiotherapists can help you:�✔️ Stay active�✔️ Prevent falls�✔️ Build strength and balance�✔️ Reduce frailty and boost wellbeing

💬 Speak to our front desk at Body Works Sports Physiotherapy today and take control of your health – at any age. Whether it's helping someone walk again, relieving chronic pain, or boosting athletic performance, PTs change lives every single day.

Swipe for some interesting healthy ageing facts!

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09/05/2025

📚 Back to School = Back to YOU! 🎉

The kids are finally back in school — and after a summer full of snacks, sunscreen, and nonstop running around… it's your time.

Whether it’s that nagging back pain, sore shoulders from carrying beach bags, or just needing an hour to focus on you — we’ve got your back (literally).

✨ Book your physio session now and start feeling your best again. You’ve earned it.

📅 Appointments available — treat yourself today!

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09/02/2025

🎥 Up next in our "One Thing I Wish All Patients Knew" series — meet Dalen Friesen!

Another physiotherapist who’s sharing a key insight he wishes every patient understood. It’s simple, but it can make a huge difference in your recovery journey.

👇 What do you think? Let us know in the comments!

Don’t forget to follow along — more team tips and stories coming soon.

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09/01/2025

📢 Labour Day Clinic Closure 📢

Please note that our physiotherapy clinic will be closed on Monday, September 1st, 2025 for Labour Day. We’ll be back to our regular hours on Tuesday, September 2nd.

Wishing everyone a safe and relaxing long weekend! 💆‍♂️☀️

Did you know we treat work related injuries and can direct bill WSBC for you? Call for more info! 📲

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08/29/2025

🎒 Is Your Backpack Hurting Your Back? 🧠💥

Let's change this before the school year starts!

Improper backpack use isn’t just uncomfortable—it can lead to serious health consequences in both the short and long term. From muscle strain and poor posture to chronic back and shoulder pain, the risks are real for both kids and adults.

At our clinic, we care about prevention just as much as treatment. That's why we've put together a quick, practical guide—based on the Canadian Physiotherapy Association Guidelines—to help you choose the right backpack and wear it correctly. ✅

✨ A few small changes can make a big difference! ✨
Whether you’re packing for school, work, or hiking, your spine will thank you.

👀 Check this out and call to book if you need help with your back.

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08/27/2025

🏌️‍♀️ We were proud to be part of the 27th LGH Foundation Golf Classic, presented by the Locher Family — an incredible day of golf and giving back!

Thanks to everyone's generosity, a record-breaking $715,980 was raised in support of the Re-Imagine Rehab Campaign, including $304,475 in just 20 minutes during Fund-a-Cause! 💥

Since it began, the Golf Classic has raised nearly $11 million for health care on the North Shore. What an honour to be part of this amazing legacy for many years now. 🙌

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08/26/2025

Amazing!! WE LOVE hiking and walking in this gorgeous late Summer weather! Have you been able to get out and enjoy?

Body Works Sports Physiotherapy's Physiotherapist Alex Buono was exploring the Chief in Squamish this past weekend. What an awesome day.

If you go hiking, please Remember to stay hydrated! Warm up before and stretch after your hike, along with refuelling, to recover more quickly afterwards!

Contact us if you need help staying active or getting out hiking! We are here to help you get back to what you love to do!

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233 1st Street W #420, British Columbia V7M 1C2
North Vancouver, BC
V7M1B3

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 7pm
Tuesday	7am - 7pm
Wednesday	7am - 7pm
Thursday	7am - 7pm
Friday	7am - 5:30pm

Website

http://www.body-works.ca/

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