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What is a Concussion and What to do Next A concussion is a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury that occurs with an impact or forceful movement to the head/body, causing a rapid motion of the brain in the skull. It can happen to children of any age as well as adults. Note: it’s not just blows […]
Can We Prevent Injuries in Hockey Players? It’s fall, which means that school and sports are back in full swing! This often leads to some pain and injuries in athletes, as they are thrown into training, try-outs and games. In youth hockey, we see injuries such as concussions, knee pain, groin injuries and shoulder injuries. […]
What is Developmental Coordination Disorder? Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a motor skill disorder that affects roughly 5-6% of school aged kids (5 years and up), with boys being affected at a 2:1 ratio to girls. DCD is commonly described as kids who show awkward, clumsy movements in their day to day. Often parents or […]
A Swim-pressive Sport Competitive swimming is a physically demanding sport that requires strength, endurance, speed, and agility. Training includes repetitive drills to develop effective stroke techniques. Most swimming injuries are caused by overuse and/or faulty stroke mechanics. A Deeper Dive into Swimming Injuries Common injuries include: “Swimmer’s Shoulder”: injury to the muscles, tendons, ligaments, or […]
5 tips for choosing shoes for your toddler Choosing shoes for your toddler can be overwhelming! There are so many brands and styles to choose from. The shoes you put your toddler in can impact their foot development, arch development and overall comfort. Here are 5 important tips to consider the next time you […]
Figure Skating and Common Injuries Figure skating is a demanding sport that requires flexibility, balance, strength, and artistry. It is a skill-based sport that requires many repetitions of complex movement patterns across all disciplines. With the demands of on-ice, off-ice, flexibility, and dance training, overlooked injuries can grow to more complex injuries. The Top 4 […]
Severs- what it is, what is happening, how physio can help What is Sever’s Disease? Sever’s Disease occurs when the C shaped growth plate at the back of your heel gets inflamed from stress from the achilles tendon. Growth plates are areas of cartilage located near the ends of the bones, and this is where […]
Did you know that toe walking is something that can be treated at a paediatric physio clinic? When you bring your child in for an initial assessment at PlayWorks Physio, this is typically what you can expect: Your physiotherapist will go over a detailed history of your child’s development (including pregnancy history, early development, toe […]
A to Z but what about Pee !? Summer holidays – one of the most awaited times of the year! Perhaps it involves a camping trip, or a summer slumber party. Whatever it is; it’s time for kids, and parents to relax, reset, and be stress free from the school year! That is the case, […]
Did you know that almost everyone is born with flat and flexible feet? In their first year, babies’ feet grow extremely fast – about 2.5cm! As children get older and start walking, their feet are still flat because the bones, muscles and ligaments are not yet fully developed. Foot development The main arch of […]
PlayWorks Physio is the new paediatric physiotherapy clinic in the Tri-Cities.
320-205 Newport Drive
Port Moody, British Columbia
Canada V3H 5B7
Tel: 604-492-3888
Fax: 604-492-0051
Monday-Friday: 9:00a – 7:30p
Saturday: 9:00a – 4:00p
Sunday: 8:00a – 12:00p