Justin Shing Physiotherapist
Step into Justin’s treatment room at Aquarius Physiotherapy, and you’ll be disarmed by his easy laugh and relatable injury stories (ask him about spraining both ankles in one ultimate frisbee season). But behind the humor lies professional clinical expertise.
He has spent over 8 years treating patients in the greataer Vancouver area and specializes in connecting the dots:
“Pain is like a misbehaving toddler—it acts out where the attention is, but the real problem’s usually elsewhere. That shoulder issue? Could stem from your ribs. That stubborn low back ache? Often traces back to lazy glutes.”
His trifecta of manual therapy, dry needling (IMS), and corrective exercises has made him the trusted choice for:
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Athletes (Team physio for Vancity Vice Flag Football)
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Desk warriors battling “Zoom posture”
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New parents surviving toddler-induced back pain
And it’s his dry needling expertise that delivers those “How is this working so fast?” moments patients rave about.
MPT, BScKin, FDN2
Because Dry Needling treatment is not as common, patients are often hesitant about soreness and the general fear of needles. Feel free to read more about dry needling and what to expect HERE.
Whether you choose to be needled or not, the most important part of rehab is exercise therapy. During physiotherapy treatment, exercises help to decrease painful areas by strengthening muscles and improving the range of motion in joints. Over time, strength is also built up from these exercises and can play a part in preventing further injuries in the future.
Exercise therapy and movement can also help patients continue to improve during the time between physiotherapy visits.
The first, and most important step, is reaching out and making sure you're not ignoring the pain and signs the body is trying to show you. Something as small as tightness from sitting too long to a serious car accident, all deserve care.
Justin Shing Physiotherapy | Certified in Dry Needling (FDN, IMS)
What to Expect When Getting an Assessment with Justin Shing Physiotherapy
When starting Physiotherapy with Justin after an injury, we will talk about what happened, have you do a thorough physical assessment, find a clear explanation of the injury, and develop a treatment plan.
Discussion: To fully understand the site of pain, Justin will spend time asking a variety of questions to find the root cause of the issue. Gathering information helps him understand the severity of the issue as well as how Physiotherapy can help. Important information gathered can include what your activity level was like before the injury, previous injuries that may affect that pain, and goals going forward.
If it’s your first time meeting Justin, it’s a good time for you to get to know him and get a feel for his approach. It is important that you find the right person to help you with healing.
2. During Justin Shing's physiotherapy assessment, he uses the information gathered from the discussion and will perform tests to confirm the diagnosis. Tests will be used to check your muscles, joints, ligaments, tendons, and bones. He won’t just look at the area of pain, but often the body parts above and below it because sometimes this can be the reason why something hurts.
3. When the examination is completed, Justin will explain to you the injury and how Physiotherapy can help. Oftentimes a picture or diagram will be used as well as an amusing analogy to further help patients understand the issue at hand.
4. Before treatment begins, potential plans are discussed and with the patient's input before one is agreed upon.
Justin Shing’s Physiotherapy Background
Justin Shing graduated with a Masters in Physiotherapy from the University of Sydney Australia in 2017. After graduating, he worked at a busy sports physiotherapy clinic seeing different sports injuries, car accident-related injuries and helping people after surgery.
Before becoming a physiotherapist, Justin graduated from Simon Fraser University with a degree in Kinesiology.
He uses these skills to teach exercises to people with injuries from strokes, car accidents, and work.
Since receiving his Physiotherapy degree, Justin has experience working alongside surgeons, rheumatologists, chiropractors, and massage therapists to design programs and treatments to help patients reach their recovery goals.
Justin Shing Physiotherapy In The Wild
When Justin is not in the clinic, he is out playing sports, or watching it from the sidelines after getting himself injured. Whether it is shoulder or knee pain from volleyball, back pain from weight lifting, or an ankle sprain from ultimate frisbee, he has experienced his fair share and can relate to bodily injuries.
Pain has a huge impact on our quality of life and is not just from sports, but can come from even the simplest pass time of sleeping in the wrong position or sitting idly all day in front of a computer. Fortunately, the variety of injuries over his career in sports has influenced and shaped his physiotherapy practice.
Justin considers mental health and lifestyle important aspects to recovery. Our lifestyle often makes it hard to stop long enough for injuries to rectify themselves. The eagerness to return too early to competition can become detrimental and cause chronic pain. Justin understands this and uses a holistic approach, working with other specialists to find a regimen that will best support your needs - reducing strain and adjusting gains. ​
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Find Justin Shing Physiotherapy
Find Justin Shing Physiotherapy at the following locations.
If you have any questions, contact me or book online for an appointment today.
PT Health
Burnaby B.C
Kerrisdale Physiotherapy
Vancouver
Tuesday: 11am to 6pm
Thursday: 11am to 6pm
Monday: 8am to 2pm
Wednesday: 7am to 2pm
Aquarius Physiotherapy
Yaletown
Friday: 10am to 5pm