Active Recovery Physiotherapy & Hand Clinic

Active Recovery Physiotherapy & Hand Clinic Hand Therapy | Physiotherapy | Custom Braces & Splinting
Surgeon-recommended, 5 star rated, goal-focused physiotherapy & hand therapy in Victoria, YYJ.

At Active Recovery Physiotherapy & Hand Clinic, we’re passionate about empowering our clients with the education and exercises they need to get better. We use our extensive physiotherapy experience with injury rehabilitation and exercise prescription to help you recover faster! Our physiotherapists will provide you with a thorough physical assessment, assess your timelines and goals for rehabilita

tion and develop a customized treatment plan to get you back to all the activities you enjoy as quickly as possible. We provide detailed home exercise programs for flexibility, strength or posture, some hands-on treatment, and modalities for pain and to facilitate healing where appropriate. We offer specialized hand therapy services but we do treat the entire body! The arm is part of the body as a whole! You’ll leave your initial appointment with a plan for your recovery and a home exercise program to get started on your own. Our physiotherapists are licensed with the College of Physical Therapy of British Columbia (CPTBC) and members of the Physiotherapy Associations of Canada (CPA) and British Columbia (PABC). Certified Hand Therapists (CHTs) are physiotherapists or occupational therapists with over 4000 hours of clinical experience rehabilitating injuries and conditions of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand under the mentorship of a CHT. All Certified Hand Therapists have written and passed a rigorous examination through the Hand Therapy Certification Commission (HTCC) demonstrating their advanced knowledge in rehabilitation of the upper extremity. Our CHT’s are also members of the Canadian Society of Hand Therapists (CSHT) and regularly attend continuing education courses to maintain certification.

Wet coast weather at its finest 🌧️ Celebrating Earth Day the only way we know how - Caitlin + Selina living her best lif...
04/22/2026

Wet coast weather at its finest 🌧️
Celebrating Earth Day the only way we know how - Caitlin + Selina living her best life ❤️🐾

Happy Earth Day🌎

04/17/2026

TENS unit vs water challenge... how'd we do?😜 🤣

04/16/2026

At Active Recovery, Wisdom Wednesdays are dedicated to continuous learning for our team.

These sessions give our therapists the opportunity to expand their knowledge, share ideas, review treatment techniques, and stay up to date on the latest approaches in rehab and recovery.
Because the more we learn, the better care we can provide to our clients. 💡

04/08/2026

This month’s splint feature: the short thumb spica 👏

This splint is commonly used to support the thumb and wrist while still allowing movement through the fingers. It can help with conditions like thumb arthritis, tendon irritation, sprains, or after certain injuries.

Think of it as giving your thumb a little break so it can heal while you keep doing everyday tasks a bit more comfortably.

We love highlighting our clients’ recovery stories, and this one was especially meaningful to us.Pamphinette Buisa suffe...
04/02/2026

We love highlighting our clients’ recovery stories, and this one was especially meaningful to us.
Pamphinette Buisa suffered a serious wrist injury during rugby that required urgent surgery. But Pam had highly ambitious goals. She only had a few months and wanted to recover in time to join Team Canada at the Rugby World Cup.

The Reality of Injury ⚡
Even at the highest level of competition, injury brings the same question every athlete faces:
“Can I get back to where I was… or better?”
Because wrist function isn’t optional in rugby. Every pass, every tackle, every contact moment depends on it.

The Work Behind the Comeback 💪
Recovery wasn’t just about healing - it was about mastery.
✔️ Rebuilding strength under pressure
✔️ Restoring stability and grip through every range
✔️ Retraining precision and control
✔️ Showing up consistently — even on the hard days
Step by step, rep by rep, Pam did the work.
She didn’t just come back.
She returned to elite competition with confidence — ready to perform, compete, and trust her body again.

✨ What Her Story Shows ✨
Setbacks don’t define you.
What defines you is mindset and consistency.
And whether you’re a professional athlete or someone who just wants to lift, work, train, or live without limitation — the path is the same:
Commit to the process. Rebuild with purpose. Come back stronger.

03/27/2026

POV: You start doing these exercises daily… and your carpal tunnel symptoms finally start calming down 🙌

Less tingling. Less numbness. Better movement.

Consistency really is the game changer 💙

Save this as your reminder to keep going, your hands will thank you

InjuryPrevention

03/25/2026

Have hand numbness? Try these expert tips 👇

✨ Hug a pillow while you sleep — keeps your shoulder and elbow in a neutral position
✨ Wear a comfortable night resting brace — supports your wrist in the right position
✨ Use compression — helps reduce swelling in your hand and wrist
✨ Do tendon gliding exercises — keeps your tendons and nerves moving smoothly

Small changes at night + simple daily habits can make a big difference!

If your symptoms aren’t improving, it might be time to get it checked 💙

Thought we would hop on this cute little trend.Meet the people behind your care - Some things haven’t changed… just the ...
03/20/2026

Thought we would hop on this cute little trend.

Meet the people behind your care - Some things haven’t changed… just the job titles.

From hand therapy to physio to OT — this is the team helping you get back to what you love.

Wishing you all a very Happy St. Patrick’s Day! We hope everyone is feeling a bit of extra luck 🍀 ...
03/18/2026

Wishing you all a very Happy St. Patrick’s Day! We hope everyone is feeling a bit of extra luck 🍀

03/13/2026

Welcome Alicia to the Active Recovery team 👋

Alicia is a French-Canadian Occupational Therapist with a background in medical biology and a passion for specialized hand therapy. Her unique path bridges the science of tissue healing with the human side of rehabilitation, helping patients feel confident and supported throughout recovery.

With experience in hospital-based hand therapy, post-surgical care, and custom splinting, Alicia brings evidence-based, individualized care to every patient she works with. She is currently working toward becoming a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT).

Outside the clinic, you’ll likely find her snowboarding, hiking, trail running, or exploring the outdoors with a dog by her side.

We’re excited to have you on the team, Alicia!

03/08/2026

An all-women team dedicated to helping you move better, feel stronger, and live fully.

This International Women’s Day, we’re proud to celebrate the power of women supporting women - in health, in sport, in business, and in life.

Here’s to strength in every form. 🤍

03/06/2026

Nothing means more to us than hearing how our clients feel after their journey with us. 🤩

Thank you for trusting our team!

Address

771 Vernon Avenue, #604
Victoria, BC
V8X5A7

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 3pm
Friday 8am - 3pm

Telephone

+12509403530

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