Preventive Medicine

7 Surprising Conditions Treated by Physiotherapy in East Vancouver

By Backs In Action | February 13, 2026

While commonly associated with sports injuries, modern physiotherapy at multidisciplinary clinics like Backs in Action effectively treats “hidden” conditions including …

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Why Kids Need Physiotherapy Too: How Early Treatment Helps Children Grow Stronger, Move Better, and Stay Injury-Free

By Backs In Action | October 29, 2025

Introduction: Helping Kids Stay Active, Healthy & Pain-Free At Backs in Action in East Vancouver, we often see adults come …

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Woman and Man running on the beach in the sunset trying to get in shape for summer

Achieve Your Summer Goals with Chiropractic Care, Physiotherapy, and Kinesiology

By Backs In Action | July 10, 2023

Getting Ready for Summer Summer is a season that beckons us to engage in outdoor activities, pursue sports, and focus …

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Racquet Sports: Prevention & Rehabilitation of Common Injuries

By Backs In Action | August 12, 2022

Stretching and Strength Training for Prevention & Rehabilitation Stretching and strength training while following the advice of a professional physiotherapist …

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Physical Activity Guidelines for Older Adults

By Backs In Action | June 10, 2015

Physical Activity Guidelines for Older Adults For older adults, ages 65 and older, The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology recommends …

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Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults

By Backs In Action | June 3, 2015

Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults For adults, ages 18-64, the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology recommends the following guidelines. Physical Activity …

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Do you have Hammer Toes?

By Backs In Action | May 7, 2015

Understanding Hammertoe Treatment Hammer toes are when your toes bend down at the middle toe joint. It is seen more often …

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Canadian Physical Activity & Sedentary Guidelines

By Backs In Action | April 8, 2015

Canadian Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Guidelines There are many benefits to physical activity and exercise but it is difficult …

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Are you starting to train for a Marathon?

By Backs In Action | March 24, 2015

Maximizing the Benefits of Running With the Vancouver Sun Run and various other marathons coming up, many people are starting or …

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6 Ways to Make a Change in Your Eating Habits (Part Two)

By Backs In Action | February 24, 2015

How to Change Your Eating Habits (Part 2) Many people admit that they don’t have great eating habits, so how …

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