With all the hype surrounding elite athletes and the Olympics & World Records, we often forget the grass roots of sports. However, it always amazes me (and sometimes disgusts me) the rising number of youths in High School who are injured at my physiotherapy & ART (Active Release Therapy) clinic. … [Read more...] about Youth Sports and ACL injuries
Injury Prevention
The 12 Commandments to Better Health and Wellness
This article is guest blogged by Joe Sarti. Joe blogged recently on the topic of Nutrition and Kettlebell Training to Improve Your 40 Yard Dash Time The Commandments of Being Healthy 1. Commitment What do goals, deadlines, words mean if you are not willing to commitment to seeing them … [Read more...] about The 12 Commandments to Better Health and Wellness
Ice Baths for Workout Recovery
Former McGill Redmen and Canada's National Team member Alex Hutchinson discusses if ice baths really help after a hard workout in this Globe and Mail article. Alex ran for McGill from 1993-1997, and still holds 3 McGill records (1000m, 1500m and 4x800m). That's two more than me! Here is the … [Read more...] about Ice Baths for Workout Recovery
Are the Foods You Are Eating Keeping You in Pain?
During the summer in the Pacific Northwest, we do get our fair share of mosquitoes, and one of my tips to reduce the pain and inflammation is taking Omega 3 supplements. Lots of it. I didn't realize it at the time until I contacted Jesse Cannone, and he mentioned trying an "Anti-Inflammatory … [Read more...] about Are the Foods You Are Eating Keeping You in Pain?
Muscle Balance Therapy for Back Pain
This post was guest blogged by Jesse Cannone, CFT, CPRS. Finally an approach to back pain that makes great sense: "Muscle Balance Therapy". When it comes to back pain, knowledge is power. Our mission here at the Healthy Back Institute is to help you learn all you can about your particular … [Read more...] about Muscle Balance Therapy for Back Pain
Videos of the Top 5 Foam Roller Exercises
Last week, I posted 2 videos on How to Use a Foam Roller. The videos included pretty women in tight outfits. So in all fairness, here are two more videos with men from YouTube that describes some different Foam Roller Exercises. Unfortunately, the men aren't very pretty and they could use a … [Read more...] about Videos of the Top 5 Foam Roller Exercises
Foam Roller Exercises
Last weekend, I was at the Death Valley Marathon and one of my athletes had a very tight IT band. Obviously, he suffers from IT band syndrome. And with the course having a very long downhill section, it was imperative that his IT band and quads were both loose and ready for the … [Read more...] about Foam Roller Exercises
BC Strength, Fitness and Conditioning Conference – February 23
If you are a Personal Trainer, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Sports Coach, or Rehabilitation Specialist, this one day conference is an exceptional professional development training seminar. A panel of World Class presenters offers their experience relating to the area of "Mobility and … [Read more...] about BC Strength, Fitness and Conditioning Conference – February 23
Building a Better Runner by RunningDVDs .com
Introduction I've reviewed my fair share of training videos in the past and was very happy to see this DVD didn't focus on selling a gadget, or belong to the "answer to success is core stability" camp. Visions of Paul Chek come to mind. I'm a big fan of going back to basics and keeping things … [Read more...] about Building a Better Runner by RunningDVDs .com
Fluid Intake, Dehydration, Sports Drinks and Muscle Cramps
It's December, which means two things: if you live down under in Australia, it's the heat of summer (especially the more north you go). Elsewhere, it's also the holiday season, holiday parties, and of course plenty of alcohol. In both cases, dehydration can be a factor. I recall a theory where … [Read more...] about Fluid Intake, Dehydration, Sports Drinks and Muscle Cramps
