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POWER ON PAIN
Physiotherapy & Functional Fitness
WHAT DOES HEALTH MEAN TO YOU?
I am a Registered Physiotherapist & Research Assistant in Chronic Pain.
I am Passionate about Movement, Dedicated to Nutrition and Curious about Spirit.
I write because I love it, so please read only if you enjoy it.
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Eva Victoria
- Feb 12, 2022
- 3 min
Why Chronic Pain?
People often ask me why I like to work with people in chronic pain. My first answer, I didn't used to. In my initial years working as a...
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Eva Victoria
- Jan 4, 2022
- 2 min
The Pain Box
Pain is complex. Pain is a gift. Pain saves lives. Pain causes us to react without thinking. Pain is not so helpful when it lingers...
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Eva Victoria
- Nov 20, 2021
- 3 min
Uncovering a secret of me to me (and you).
I am really nervous writing this. At the same time, I am sort of excited. Sharing this post helps me release and accept all at once. ...
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Eva Victoria
- Jul 11, 2021
- 2 min
Knowledge is Power.
If you think about it, when we are worried, anxious or fearful of something, it is usually because we lack an understanding of that...
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Eva Victoria
- Jun 8, 2021
- 4 min
Bottom Line: Persistent Pain is Common. You are not Alone.
Persistent pain, chronic pain, or long term pain all pretty much mean the same thing; pain that is present for more than 3 months. ...
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Eva Victoria
- May 20, 2021
- 2 min
Supporting Women's Mental Health Through Movement
{The Run for Women, brought to you by the LOVE YOU by Shoppers Drug Mart™ program is a 5K Run/Walk, and 10K Run taking place in 18 cities...
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Eva Victoria
- Apr 5, 2021
- 2 min
Peelin' Those Onion Layers
As a physiotherapist, I peel metaphorical onions for a living. Layer by layer, I begin to understand the source of pain or disability and...
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Eva Victoria
- Mar 18, 2021
- 5 min
Tackling Stigma: Part 2, Broken.
Traumatic car accident. Losing a friend. Fractured C4, T7-T11. Fractured humerus, ulna and fingers. Age 21. I asked a few questions. She...
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Eva Victoria
- Mar 11, 2021
- 4 min
The Disc Jockey of the Lower Spine.
Disc prolapse.. bulge.... herniation... protrusion.. remmmixxx. Who here feels that the DJ is playing around with the disc in their lower...
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Eva Victoria
- Mar 1, 2021
- 3 min
Being Your Own Authority & Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Before I begin, to those of you who are are struggling with a physical illness or just interested in learning more about the word "heal",...
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Eva Victoria
- Feb 23, 2021
- 2 min
Tackling Stigma: Part 1
People can be so quick to judge, myself included. What's true in your world, might not be true in someone else's world. We will never...
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Eva Victoria
- Jan 31, 2021
- 2 min
The Monkey Business Illusion
Why do you want to be pain free? If you were totally pain free what would you be doing that you're not doing now? Walking? Doing...
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Eva Victoria
- Jan 25, 2021
- 3 min
The Power of Listening & Non-Verbal Communication
I used to sail competitively. My hobby for sailing became more serious and I was at the point of sort of choosing between fully...
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Eva Victoria
- Jan 17, 2021
- 1 min
Preconceived Notions
What do you think this snowman is experiencing right now? Joy? Sadness? Boredom? Excitement? To me this snowman is experiencing LOVE...
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Eva Victoria
- Jan 3, 2021
- 3 min
Fibromyalgia: An Interesting Version of Chronic Pain
You may have heard of a condition known as Fibromyalgia or know someone who has been diagnosed with this condition. You may also be...
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Eva Victoria
- Dec 14, 2020
- 2 min
Fall Prevention... Why is this so important?!
Most of the time we think of a fall as no big deal. You fall, get back up and continue on with your day… Unfortunately this is not the...
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Eva Victoria
- Nov 30, 2020
- 3 min
CRPS the Proof of Brain Plasticity
What is CRPS you ask? Well to be honest, I can tell you what it stands for but explaining it can be a challenge. CRPS remains a very...
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Eva Victoria
- Nov 23, 2020
- 3 min
Respecting vs Controlling with Persistent Pain
Alice sprains her ankle and decides to go to physiotherapy. Alice heals in 6- 8 weeks and is able to go back to enjoying her wonderland...
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Eva Victoria
- Nov 18, 2020
- 3 min
Dementia Sucks! Memory Function Rules!
Normal forgetfulness --> Mild Cognitive Impairment --> Dementia. Dementia is an umbrella term that causes difficulties with thinking,...
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