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Sports Physiotherapy

In Vancouver, BC

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Our Services

At Balance Physiotherapy, our sports physiotherapy services are tailored to meet the needs of athletes and active individuals. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, aiming to enhance performance, or looking to prevent future injuries, our physiotherapists provide personalized care to help you achieve your goals.

We offer a range of services including injury rehabilitation, injury prevention, and return-to-sport testing. Through movement analysis, strengthening exercises, and conditioning programs, we work to improve your strength, flexibility, and endurance. Our goal is to help you perform at your peak and recover quickly and safely, no matter your sport or activity level.

FAQs About Sports Physiotherapy

What Is Sports Physiotherapy?

Sports physiotherapy focuses on assessing, treating, and preventing injuries related to physical activity and sport. At Balance Physiotherapy in Kitsilano, Vancouver, we work with recreational and competitive athletes who want to move better, feel better, and return to the activities they love.

Sports physiotherapy addresses movement patterns, strength imbalances, mobility restrictions, and biomechanical factors that may be contributing to injury. After a comprehensive assessment, we develop personalized treatment plans tailored to your specific sport, goals, and lifestyle.

Common treatments may include manual therapy, exercise prescription, and education on proper techniques and conditioning. Whether you’re a runner, cyclist, gym enthusiast, or field sport athlete, our goal is to restore optimal function and guide you safely back to peak performance.

At Balance Physiotherapy clinic, we treat a wide range of sports-related injuries, including:

  • Knee injuries (ACL strains, meniscus irritation, patellofemoral pain)
  • Shoulder injuries (rotator cuff strains, impingement)
  • Ankle sprains and Achilles tendinopathy
  • Hip and groin strains
  • Tennis and golfer’s elbow
  • Muscle strains and ligament sprains
  • Post-surgical sports rehab
  • ICBC-related injuries, including whiplash
  • Acute and chronic injuries

From acute injuries to persistent pain that’s limiting your training, we create individualized treatment plans to help you return to activity confidently and safely.

Yes, injury prevention is a core part of sports physiotherapy.

Many sports injuries develop from muscle imbalances, limited mobility, poor biomechanics, or improper training techniques. At Balance Physiotherapy, we use a comprehensive assessment to identify these contributing factors early.

We design customized exercises to strengthen weak areas, improve joint mobility, and correct movement patterns. By addressing the root cause of dysfunction, we help prevent future injuries and support long-term performance.

Our collaborative approach may also include kinesiology, Pilates, acupuncture, and registered massage therapy to support full-body health and well-being.

Recovery timelines vary depending on the type of injury, whether it is acute or chronic, and the demands of your sport.

  • Mild sprains and strains may improve within a few weeks.
  • Tendon or ligament injuries can take several weeks to a few months.
  • Post-surgical rehabilitation may take several months.

At our physiotherapy clinic in Vancouver, the focus is on complete recovery. We guide you through each stage of the rehabilitation process with structured treatment plans and progressive exercise programs so you can return to sports and daily activities safely and confidently.

No doctor’s referral is required to book an appointment at our physiotherapy clinic.

While all physiotherapy focuses on reducing pain and restoring mobility, sports physiotherapy places greater emphasis on athletic performance, rehabilitation for sports injuries, and safe return-to-play programming.

Sports physiotherapy typically includes:

  • Sport-specific exercise prescription
  • Manual therapy techniques
  • Soft tissue treatment
  • Strength and mobility programming
  • Performance-based rehabilitation

At Balance, our experienced therapists tailor treatment to your sport and goals.

The sooner you seek treatment, the better.

Early physiotherapy helps reduce pain, restore joint mobility, prevent compensation patterns, and shorten the overall recovery timeline. Addressing injuries early also reduces the risk of chronic injuries and future injuries.

Even if your injury feels minor, an early comprehensive assessment at our physiotherapy clinic can make a significant difference in your rehabilitation and long-term athletic performance. 

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What We Offer

Why Choose Balance

One of our core beliefs at Balance Physiotherapy is that movement helps keep us healthy and contributes to our overall happiness.

Experienced

Our physiotherapists have decades of combined experience. 

Effective

We provide high-quality healthcare and use a wide range of hands-on skills to provide simple, effective solutions.

Collaborative

We strive to collaborate with you in order to return you to a balanced, active lifestyle.

Personalized

We offer individualized treatment and exercise programs in a clean and bright private setting.

What Our Clients Say

Sharon Spinder has been a lifesaver in my total knee replacement rehab journey. She’s kind, compassionate and most important…she’s knowledgeable. She pushed me beyond what I thought was possible, and I’m so grateful for that. Her sincere encouragement along the way helped me stay focused and dedicated to my rehab. I highly recommend Sharon Spinder and Balance Physiotherapy!
Shelley Civkin
I started going to Balance Physio about two years ago and really appreciate the depth of understanding these guys have for what they do. In my last visit, Sharon did a pretty incredible review of some pain and mobility issues I was having in my neck and shoulder from weights and training. Huge help, life saver and really key in getting me back on track. 100% would recommend Sharon and Jeff. Great clinic.
Jeff Appelbe
Sharon is attentive, professional, personable and has great listening skills; she has been treating me for 3.5 years. I enjoy having her for the full appointment as at a number of other clinics, I’ve been left strapped to a machine or one of many patients treated at the same time. There are no cookie cutter treatments and Sharon has a number of techniques in her tool belt of treatments. I highly recommend her for acute and chronic ailments as well as rehabilitation.
Shan G.
I really enjoyed my experience at Balance Physio. Sharon was efficient, effective, and educational! I learned about a connection between my foot strength and my pelvis position, and as a runner this insight is game-changing! Thanks for making my leg work better, Sharon. I'll definitely be back for ongoing pre-habilitation work to improve my training!
Pax Frias
Sharon is absolutely amazing! She recently helped me with some knee pain I was dealing with from kickboxing. She did an extremely thorough assessment, as well as treated me using a combination of IMS and Acupuncture. She is incredibly knowledgeable and I have have sent several of my own clients to her as well! 10/10 would recommend Sharon and Balance Physiotherapy.
Judah Ratzlaff