What does it mean to “Engage your Core?” Are you always being told to “Engage your Core!” but really you have no idea what that means? This article is here to debunk common misconceptions about [...]
Breastfeeding can be beneficial for both mother and baby, but it can also be extremely challenging. Understandably, difficulty, or pain with breastfeeding has been shown to lead to early [...]
6 Week Virtual Pilates: Primed for Sport Class Virtual Program Led by Pilates & Sport/Orthopedic Physio Diane Rizzardo Program Start Date: June 16th 2020 Live Primed for Sport Pilates [...]
SLEEP! Any professional athlete will tell you how important their sleep routine (or daily naps) are when they are training or competing at the highest level. The thing that is often [...]
Every new or expecting mom can relate to having all sorts of new aches and pains through her upper body. With an ever changing body, new baby, carseats, cribs, strollers not to mention [...]
No equipment needed for this exercise! This Ankle Exercise is your best friend soon after a low to moderate grade ankle sprain or if you find your ankles and shins cramping up during activity. [...]
Sore shins? Sore ankles? Zero equipment? If you answered YES to any of above questions than check out this quick, equipment free workout to help relieve shin or ankle pain. Running, cycling and [...]
Have you ever sprained an ankle, roll your ankles, or find yourself tripping on the sidewalk more than your friends? If you answered YES to any of above questions than check out this 10 minute [...]
Have you ever had a caesarean birth, ACL or other knee surgery, a total hip or knee replacement, a hernia repair, breast cancer, or any other type of surgery or incision? If you answered yes to [...]
Unless you’re one of the lucky few with a backyard pool, right now at least, nobody is doing much in the way of swimming as all the pools, lakes, and beaches are currently closed. [...]
Join me in a guided 15 minute hip mobility program that can be easily done at home or on the road. All you need is a tennis, ball, a towel and your body. We all spend more time sitting during [...]
Healthy Hacks: Staying Active while Travelling Staying active while traveling for work or pleasure can seem like a real chore but if you use some simple hacks it can not only be “fun” but also a [...]
Originally published as Race to Recovery (Women’s Running Magazine 2016) by Diane Rizzardo, Physiotherapist There’s a secret race that most athletes neglect—the one that happens after you cross [...]
Originally Published on SportMedBC (2017) By Diane Rizzardo, Physiotherapist Winter isn’t coming, winter has arrived. If you’re brave enough to get outside and tackle the trails, you won’t be [...]
In a collaboration with local Vancouver Aromatherapy company Vitruvi and Vancouverite (Model, Actress, photographer and all around all star) Taylor Mckay we bring you Taking Time to Breathe as [...]
As featured on Taylor Mckay’s Blog (Taylor Made For You) a personal interview with Physiotherapist Diane Rizzardo “WHAT EYE SEE” is an ongoing editorial interview series delving [...]
The Pilates Athletes go-anywhere guide to strengthen & lengthen. Here are my 5 go-to moves that Pilates Athlete’s can take anywhere. If you’re an athlete and haven’t tried Pilates to [...]
STRENGTH, LENGTH & EFFICIENCY: A Pilates Physiotherapy Based Running Workshop Ready to take your running performance to the next level? Whether you’re a recreational runner, or elite [...]
What do Cristiano Ronaldo, Serena Williams, Missy Franklin, Antonio Brown and the London Irish Rugby team all have in common? What do Cristiano Ronaldo, Serena Williams, Missy Franklin, Antonio [...]
