Sports Physiotherapy

Sports Physiotherapy in Vancouver

Recover Fully and Return to Your Sport With Confidence

Getting out of pain is only part of recovery. The real goal is returning to your sport and trusting that your body can handle its demands.

At Cadence Physiotherapy & Rehab near Cambie and Broadway, we provide sports physiotherapy for recreational and competitive athletes. We help you recover from injury, rebuild your physical capacity, and return to training with a clear plan.

Who Is Sports Physiotherapy For?

Sports physiotherapy may be right for you if:

Pain is limiting your training or performance
An injury returns when your activity increases
You are recovering after surgery
You do not feel confident returning to your sport
You want to prepare for a race, season, or new goal
You want to reduce the chance of another setback

Rehabilitation Built Around Your Injury

Every sports injury has different recovery needs. We consider the type of injury, its stage of healing, your current abilities, and what your sport will eventually require from you.

Your rehabilitation progresses from reducing symptoms and restoring comfortable movement to progressive strengthening, loading, and sport related training. Certain injuries also have expected healing timelines and specific milestones that need to be reached before moving forward.

Pain relief is an important sign of progress, but it is not the finish line. We want the injured area to regain the strength, control, and capacity needed to handle your sport with confidence.

Understanding Why the Injury Happened

Once we understand the injury, we also look for factors that may have made the area more susceptible in the first place.

Sometimes another part of the body is not contributing as well as it should, causing the injured area to take on more load. Previous injuries, changes in training, strength gaps, and movement patterns may also play a role.

We assess the areas that are relevant to your injury and your sport. This is not about finding problems everywhere. It is about making sure we do not miss something that could slow your recovery or contribute to the injury returning.

Our Sports Physiotherapy Approach

Your first visit is a full 60 minute, one to one assessment with a registered physiotherapist.

We discuss your injury, training history, and goals before assessing the injured area and the movements required by your sport. Your treatment plan may include:

Manual therapy, dry needling, or cupping when appropriate
Targeted exercises for the injured area
Progressive strengthening and loading
Sport related drills and movement retraining
Guidance on modifying and rebuilding your training

We do not automatically ask you to stop your sport. When it is safe, we help you stay active while gradually preparing your body for full training and competition.

Sports Injuries We Treat

ACL and meniscus injuries
Knee and kneecap pain
Rotator cuff and throwing injuries
Hamstring, groin, and calf strains
Hip pain related to sport
Achilles and other tendon problems
Ankle sprains and foot pain
Recurring injuries that return with activity

Why Choose Cadence?

Full 60 minute appointments
One to one care with a registered physiotherapist
Rehabilitation tailored to your specific injury
Assessment of relevant contributing factors
Treatment based on your sport and goals
Hands on care combined with progressive strengthening
A clear plan from injury recovery to full performance

Return Stronger and More Resilient

Our goal is not simply to help your injury feel better. We want to help you complete your rehabilitation, understand what may have contributed to the problem, and build the strength and capacity needed to return with confidence.

Book a sports physiotherapy assessment at Cadence Physiotherapy & Rehab in Vancouver.

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Frequently Ask Question

Commonly Asked Questions & Answers

Have questions about our approach, treatments, or what to expect during your visit? We’ve gathered answers to the most common questions to help you feel informed, comfortable, and confident before booking your appointment.

Do you offer direct billing?Cadence Physio Rehab2026-08-18T15:15:57-07:00

Do you offer direct billing?

Yes, we offer direct billing to many insurance providers when available. Please bring your insurance information to your appointment, and our team will be happy to help submit your claim on your behalf. Coverage varies by plan, so we recommend checking with your insurance provider if you have questions about what is included.

How Long Will It Take To Reduce My Pain?Cadence Physio Rehab2026-08-18T15:15:57-07:00

How Long Will It Take To Reduce My Pain?

Many patients experience noticeable relief within their first few sessions. However, because everybody moves differently, your exact timeline depends on whether your pain is from a sudden acute injury or a long-standing, chronic issue.

The Quick Fix: Our initial priority is always comfort, using hands-on therapy and targeted strategies to calm your nervous system and reduce immediate pain quickly.

The Lasting Result: True recovery takes a bit longer. Once the initial pain quietens down, we focus on rebuilding your movement patterns and strength, so the issue doesn’t return.

During your 60-minute initial one-on-one assessment, we will map out the underlying drivers of your pain and provide a clear, personalized treatment plan with a timeline tailored entirely to your goals.

Do You Treat Hypermobility?Cadence Physio Rehab2026-08-18T15:15:57-07:00

Do You Treat Hypermobility?

Yes, absolutely. We have specialized clinical experience working with individuals navigating Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS).

Traditional, cookie-cutter physiotherapy protocols often miss the mark with hypermobile bodies because they focus too much on generic stretching. Our approach is entirely different:

Building Stability: We focus on precise joint stability and improving your body’s spatial awareness (proprioception).

Targeted Strength: We design custom, low-impact loading programs to strengthen the muscles supporting your lax joints.

Pacing & Support: We understand that hypermobile nervous systems can be sensitive, so we tailor our manual therapies and exercise progressions to ensure you feel safe, supported, and in control of your movement.

When the Pain Goes Away, Does This Mean I’ve Fully Recovered from My Injury?Cadence Physio Rehab2026-08-18T15:15:57-07:00

When the Pain Goes Away, Does This Mean I’ve Fully Recovered from My Injury?

Not necessarily. Pain is simply your body’s alarm system. When the pain fades, it usually means the immediate tissue distress or inflammation has calmed down—but it doesn’t mean the root cause is fixed.

Think of it like this: if you turn off a smoke detector, the underlying fire might still be smoldering. If you return to full activity the moment you are pain-free without addressing why the injury happened, your body will rely on old movement compensations, heavily increasing the risk of the pain coming right back.

Our job isn’t just to silence the alarm; it’s to fix the structural vulnerabilities, restore your full physical capacity, and prevent re-injury for the long term.

Does a Previous Injury Relate to My Current Pain?Cadence Physio Rehab2026-08-18T15:15:57-07:00

Does a Previous Injury Relate to My Current Pain?

Great question! Often the body is very good at compensating for previous injuries and so previous injuries can have a significant impact on your current discomfort. During your initial assessment, your physiotherapist will discuss your previous injury history and timeline to identify any connections between your past injuries and your present pain.

In order to determine the root cause of what’s currently going on, your physiotherapist will then complete a detailed assessment of the body including areas that are currently bothering you and areas that may have been involved in previous injuries.

The body is really good at compensating for previous injuries and sometimes old movement patterns continue to occur even after an injury has been healed. By assessing previous injuries, we aim to uncover the underlying cause of what’s driving your pain today.

our location

Conveniently located at Broadway & Cambie

Contact Information

604-738-4900 (call or text)
hello@cadencephysiorehab.ca

Clinic Address

#706-550 W Broadway, Vancouver,
BC, V5Z 0E9, Canada
(Located in the Neelu Bachra Centre)