Recharge Physiotherapy + Performance

Recharge Physiotherapy + Performance Recharge your movement at Recharge Physiotherapy + Performance Find us in the Forge Gym located in downtown, Victoria BC.

Whether you're recovering from an injury or looking to improve your athletic performance, we're here to help you recharge and reach your goals. Book online or email us at [email protected] to get started and learn more!

Meet Dr. Stebbins!Dr. Stebbins works with people who want to understand their bodies, move better, and feel more confide...
06/05/2026

Meet Dr. Stebbins!

Dr. Stebbins works with people who want to understand their bodies, move better, and feel more confident managing pain long-term, not just chasing short-term relief.

His areas of expertise include:
👉 Strength training
👉 Youth athletes
👉 TMJ pain
👉 Low back disc injury
👉 Neck pain
👉 Nerve pain

Dr. Stebbin's approach blends hands-on care with active rehab and education, so you don’t just leave feeling better. You understand why you’re better and how to keep it that way.

Dr. Stebbin's Availability:
📅 Tuesdays: 8 AM to 1 PM
📅 Thursdays: 2:20 PM to 6:40 PM

Click the link in our bio to book today!
https://www.rechargephysiotherapy.com/dr-benjamin-stebbins

📍 Apex Building, 3795 Carey Road, Suite 102
🅿️ Free parking at the Apex Building
📱 250-885-8405

06/04/2026

"Kevin" came to the clinic four weeks into his men's soccer league season. His knee pain was getting worse each game but between his late shift job and family life, he wasn't able to find much time to work on the knee.

So we kept it simple.

Three changes on the field: limit his speed to 7 out of 10 max effort, switch on and off more often, and take shorter steps when running.

At home all he had to do was two total minutes of wall sits - while he drank his coffee in the morning is when it worked best for him.

If he had extra time on the weekend he could do an easy, short run with his kid in the stroller.

Over four weeks his pain dropped from an 8 to a 2. Then we slowly brought back full effort plays using the guideline: pain should be the same or better day-to-day.

Has time held you back from your recovery before?

Join us for our Force Plate Education Workshop!We're excited to welcome Nathan Miller, an experienced clinician who has ...
06/03/2026

Join us for our Force Plate Education Workshop!

We're excited to welcome Nathan Miller, an experienced clinician who has worked with everyone from recreational athletes to The Vancouver Whitecaps. Nathan will teach the fundamentals of force plate assessment and interpretation.

You'll learn how to:
• Build assessment systems that translate directly to clinical practice
• Turn force plate data into clear, actionable clinical decisions
• Confidently guide knee rehabilitation and ACL return-to-play planning

Whether you're a student, physiotherapist, chiropractor, massage therapist or strength coach, this workshop is designed to help you get more value from force plate testing and apply it confidently in practice.

Spots are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

DM us or email [email protected] to reserve your spot.

06/03/2026

Do you have a sore knee and a foam roller?

The goal isn’t to force the knee through more.
It’s to gradually give it more options.

Easy: Bridge + leg extension on roller
✅ Learning control and keeping the hips stable

Medium: Glute bridge march
✅ Adding movement without losing that control

Hard: Bridge + extension + march
✅ Strength, balance, and coordination all in one

Start with control.
Then add movement.
Then, challenge coordination.

📍 Apex Building, 3795 Carey Road, Suite 102
🅿️ Free parking at the Apex Building
📱 250-885-8405

06/02/2026

Rest and ice are good for fresh injuries, but knee pain often needs gentle movement to get better.

Your knees actually love consistent, low-level activity like walking, cycling, or weight lifting 🚴‍♂️

Here's something simple you can try today: next time you brush your teeth, lean your back against a wall and slowly slide down into a comfortable mini squat. Hold it for as long as you can pain-free, even if it's just 10 seconds.

Do this twice a day while brushing your teeth.

The gentle load will help build your knees. As it gets easier, you can go a little deeper or hold a little longer. No equipment needed, no gym required.

🤔 What movements have helped you?

06/02/2026

Whether you're training for a marathon, chasing your kids around the house, or just trying to get through a workday without pain, Athletic Therapy can help!

Don't let the name fool you! We're here for more than just athletes. 💪

Book with Julia and Rachelle today through the link in our bio! 💚

📍 Apex Building, 3795 Carey Road, Suite 102
🅿️ Free parking at the Apex Building
📱 250-885-8405

06/01/2026

Foot pain is so stubborn compared to other injuries.

You can rest a sore shoulder by avoiding overhead movements. You can give your back a break by lying down.

But the feet? They're working every single step you take. And pushing through it or stopping walking altogether doesn’t work very well long-term.

One of my favourite strategies is getting creative with support while you heal.

Simple changes like wearing supportive shoes indoors instead of slippers, adding heel lifts to reduce strain, or using tape can make a huge difference. Quality insoles or off-the-shelf orthotics change how forces move through your foot. Even an ankle sleeve provides gentle compression that can help reduce swelling throughout the day.

The key is that you don't have to choose between walking normally and letting your foot heal. You just need the right combination of support strategies.

What has worked for your foot pain?

05/30/2026

We all have had those moments when the low back starts acting up after sitting too long, lifting something, or jumping back into workouts like we never took a break.

These Athletic Therapist-recommended exercises are all about building better core control, hip stability, glute strength, and support for your lower back.

✨ Dead Bug
Perfect for building deep core stability without straining your back

✨ Glute Bridge
Great for waking up the glutes to help take the pressure off your lower spine

✨ Bird Dog
Focuses on full-body coordination, control, and cross-body stability

Every body is different, so these exercises may not be right for everyone. If you have an existing condition, recent injury, or symptoms that feel new or concerning, check with a healthcare professional before trying anything new!

Save this for later, and book with us if you want help figuring out where to start.

05/29/2026

Maybe you’ve tried recovering by doing more only when it feels good - but you haven’t seen progress in months or years.

Here's something most people don't realize about knee rehab: sometimes the numbers matter more than just how you feel.

In general, your knee should be at least 90% as strong as your other leg before that knee will truly feel stable again. Most people guess they're fine because the pain is manageable.

But when we actually test strength with a dynamometer, we often find the injured leg is sitting at 60-70% strength. That missing 20-30% is part of the reason why your knee still feels unreliable when you squat, run, or go down stairs.

The good news? Once you know your actual numbers, you can target that specific gap. It's like having a roadmap instead of wandering around hoping things improve.

Strength testing isn't glamorous, but it's the difference between managing pain forever and knowing if you’re on the right track.

Have you ever had your knee strength properly measured?

05/27/2026

Deep pressure massages can feel great, but effective treatment is not always about going harder. 💆

We like to keep things a bit more ✨intentional✨ around here.

Sometimes it’s about the right technique, the right tissue, and knowing when a little discomfort is helpful versus when your body is just yelling back.

Good thing Josh knows the difference!! 💪

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Tuesday 2pm - 6pm
Wednesday 2pm - 6pm
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