UBC Physical Therapy & Research Clinic

What is Exercise Therapy?

Exercise therapy is a foundational pillar of the physical therapy profession. Exercises are prescribed individually based on what is observed and found during the assessment. These can focus on increasing strength, mobility, balance, or movement patterns, and are all designed to best optimize and maximize participation in your life, sport and play.

Benefits:
– Increased strength
– Increased mobility and flexibility
– Increased functional movement patterns and motor programming
– Increased balance
– Increased ability to participate in daily activity, play, leisure and sport

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August 3rd marks BC Day. Let's all take the time to recognize the unique beauty of the land and the diversity of people that continue to shape our province today.

The clinic will be closed and will resume regular hours Tuesday, August 4th

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As we come together to celebrate Canada Day, let us also reflect on our past and acknowledge the ongoing work that lies ahead to create a more inclusive, representative and equitable future.

Our clinic will be closed Wednesday, July 1st.

What is Concussion and Post concussion Care?

Concussions (also known as a mild traumatic brain injury) are an injury to the brain which can occur due to a direct or indirect blow to the head. Concussions usually self-resolve within 1-2 weeks, however, in some cases, individuals can experience persistent symptoms that linger for a longer period.

Some benefits are:
- Decrease headaches, dizziness
- Increase mental awareness
- Regulation of sleep cycles
- Decrease fatigue
- Increase balance
- Stabilization in the mood

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Say hi to the clinic's current student physiotherapy placements: Kristen, Shakiba, Rio and Mackenzie. Click the link to learn more about our students - https://bit.ly/494shio

May 18th is Victoria Day. The clinic will be closed today and will resume regular hours tomorrow. Enjoy the long weekend!

Meet Gavin Tonkin - During his time in the MPT program, Gavin developed an interest in how psychological and social factors contribute to an individual’s injury or illness.

Gavin enjoys working with individuals to find out how to best mitigate those factors to help clients reach their goals – https://bit.ly/4948DCZ

What is cancer rehabilitation?

Cancer treatments vary greatly. Functional changes can be caused by surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. Managing side effects during and after cancer treatment can significantly improve your quality of life, long-term survival, and help you get back to doing what you love to do.

Some benefits are:
- Improved range of motion
- Reduce fatigue
- Maintain and improve exercise tolerance and muscle strength

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May is National Physiotherapy Month, and we would like to take a moment to celebrate the awesome physical therapists working in our clinic.

Our physical therapy team has experience and expertise in managing many conditions and treating diverse clients. Our clinic offers physiotherapy services with an evidence-based approach, provided by a unique combination of clinicians and students.

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