James Ngan
Doctor of Physiotherapy
Services
POSTURAL CORRECTIVE EXERCISE PROGRAMMING
From everyday life activities to running pain-free to improving your golf swing. My goal for all my patients is to promote independence. Making sure to give you the tools to manage and improve your health on your own, and only come in when necessary.
STRENGTH AND CONDITION PROGRAMMING
Strength and conditioning usually come after the postural correction. As the body is biomechanical, how efficiently you move, meaning how much force you can produce. Is based on how biomechanical efficient you are in your joints.
Strength and conditioning programs after postural corrections are the best way to make sure you achieve your fitness goals and improve your overall health for longevity. Programs as individualized with coaching, ensuring that you are performing each exercise safely and effectively.
SPORT PHYSIOTHERAPY
A sports physiotherapist has extensive experience treating athletes both on and off the field for sport-related injuries and performance. Sports physiotherapists are experts in managing return to sport post-injury, providing guidance on training and exercise plans, load management, and sports taping.
IMS / DRY NEEDLING
Intramuscular stimulation (IMS) is a technique used to release or lengthen muscles that may be causing chronic musculoskeletal or neuropathic pain. Very fine needles (the same ones used in acupuncture) are inserted directly into the affected muscle, in order to stimulate healing. This is also often referred to, or known as, “dry needling.”
MANUAL THERAPY
For those adverse to needles, James has extensive manual therapy skills from years of practice in athletics, to help facilitate movement and decrease pain to enable and supplement an individualized exercise program. Disclosure: this will not be a pain-free process.
About Me
James earned his Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of Toronto, where he collaborated with various varsity teams, including Women’s Volleyball, Women’s Lacrosse, and Men’s Football.
Following his time at U of T, James pursued a Doctor of Physiotherapy degree at the University of Melbourne, gaining valuable experience in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and long-term care facilities.
James has a passion for movement that extends beyond his professional pursuits. In his free time, you can find him immersed in various disciplines—from golf to boxing to dance—watching and learning. This enthusiasm for diverse forms of movement not only reflects his dedication to the field but also underscores his commitment to understanding the intricacies of human kinetics from a broad perspective.
Employing a holistic approach to therapy, James considers the entire person and their interactions with the environment, encompassing both the body and mind. Recognizing the vital connection between your body, mind, and environment is essential for understanding pain and making enduring changes.
Drawing inspiration from methodologies such as ConnectTherapy (a derivative of the Integrative Systems Model), and the Postural Restoration Institute, James is here to assist you in achieving your goals and living the life you desire.
Appointment Durations
Initial Physiotherapy Assessments are 60 minutes or 45 minutes in duration.
I recommend a 60-minute first appointment to allow time to collect all of your information and complete a detailed whole-body assessment to fully determine all components of your injury and what is required to help you achieve your goals.
However, 30-minute Initial Physiotherapy Assessments can be provided upon request. These shorter initial assessment sessions are reserved generally for simple or more acute injuries. However, if you choose a shorter Initial Physiotherapy Assessment session it may require two shorter sessions to be able to fully complete your assessment and have the time to cover the same information as one longer initial session.
It is also recommended to schedule a follow-up visit after your initial assessment in the event one is needed to continue your assessment and treatment.
What to Expect & Bring
In order to be prepared for your initial physiotherapy assessment, please bring along:
- Any test results, including X-ray, CT Scan or MRI reports, or any specialist reports that you have.
- Please wear or bring along shorts and tops that can be easily removed or maneuvered around.
- Women, please wear a regular bra or a bra that does not cover your spine. Sports bras are not advisable.
- Please bring along your regular footwear and/or orthotics that you are currently using for support, as these may contribute to your symptoms.
Operating out Lower Lonsdale Physio & Massage Therapy
106 W 1st St Suite 202, North Vancouver, BC V7M 1A9
Email: [email protected]