Questions & Answers
How much should I exercise?
What is the single best thing we can do for our health? Watch this video called "23 and 1/2 hours" by Dr. Mike to understand the importance of exercise and why it is the best medicine for health.
Why am I suffering from so much pain?
This is a quick five minute video explaining what is pain, how it affects us and what we can do about it.
Helpful Links
Canadian Physiotherapy Association
The Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) represents over 12,000 physiotherapists, physiotherapist assistants and physiotherapist students across Canada. CPA members are rehabilitation professionals dedicated to the health, mobility and fitness of Canadians. In partnership with provincial and territorial branches and practice divisions, CPA enables members to learn, share knowledge and enhance practice. CPA provides resources, education, ideas and advocacy to enable our professional community to better serve Canadians.
Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia
The Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia provides leadership and direction to the physiotherapy profession, fosters excellence in practice, education and research and promotes high standards of health in British Columbia.
Established in 1945, the Physiotherapy Association of BC provides services and support for member Physiotherapists. As a branch of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association, PABC is part of an national association tradition that dates back to 1920.
College of Physical Therapists
The College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia (CPTBC) is a not-for-profit organization responsible for regulating the practice of physical therapists in the public interest.
CPTBC is a regulatory organization that operates within the legislative framework provided by the Health Professions Act.
The CPTBC sets standards for entry into the profession, registers physical therapists, sets and enforces a set of rules that registrants must follow and develops programs to promote the highest standards of physical therapy practice.
The CPTBC also investigates complaints and disciplines physical therapists who have been found guilty of professional misconduct or incompetence.
Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Living
Eat well with Canada's Food Guide! Learning more about Canada's Food Guide will help you and your family know how much food you need, what types of foods are better for you, and the importance of physical activity in your day.