This article questions the methods that are currently used to treat athletes, calling for a new paradigm shift. It presents the story of the Gordian Knot and Alexander the Great and how new ways of thinking spark new frontiers The legend mentions that the 23-year-old Alexander the Great was faced … [Read more...] about How to Treat Pain and the Modern Gordian Knot Analogy
Injury Prevention
How Inflammation Can Affect Recovery, Performance and Overall Wellness
An athlete is a study of change and adaptation through the medium of movement. Movement itself is a complex interaction of structure, function, physiology and behaviour (physical, mental and emotional). The proper manipulation of these interactions determines the integrity of the connective and soft … [Read more...] about How Inflammation Can Affect Recovery, Performance and Overall Wellness
History of microStretching® (Part 1)
INTRODUCTION In 1986 I was exposed to the concept of stretching as a therapeutic tool from a dear friend of mine, Waldemar Matuskewski PhD. In 1995 I created and founded a therapy known as Stretch Therapy® which led to the development of the technique of microStretching®. The purpose of this blog … [Read more...] about History of microStretching® (Part 1)
PODCAST on Microstretching Benefits
I briefly discussed the benefits of Microstretching in my recent article How to Relieve Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS). There is pending research that Low intensity static stretching or Microstretching may be beneficial for DOMS, as well as improve your range of motion. You have to go back to … [Read more...] about PODCAST on Microstretching Benefits
When to Resume Training from Injury
This article is guest blogged by Lee Ness, a UKA qualified Event Group Coach for Sprints and Hurdles, the Head Coach/Sprint Coach at City of Salisbury Athletics, and Running Club and Track and Field Team Manager for Wiltshire Athletics Association. Click here for my review on Lee Ness’ Sports … [Read more...] about When to Resume Training from Injury
Foam Roller Routine
This article is guest blogged by Ryan Banta, an assistant coach at the Ladue/St. Louis Lightning Track; Feld club. He previously wrote Sprint Drills and Cues and Acceleration and Maximum Velocity To view all his articles on this Blog click here . This routine comes from Olympic … [Read more...] about Foam Roller Routine
The Winning Mind: the Rick Beardsell Story (Part 2)
This article was written by Stevie Gee, a personal trainer, fitness coach and a GB Master Athlete at 400m. He competed for Northern Ireland in the early 1990s, and aims to run at the European Vets Athletic Championships, next year’s World Masters Championships in Lyon M45 over 400m. Click here to … [Read more...] about The Winning Mind: the Rick Beardsell Story (Part 2)
The Winning Mind: the Rick Beardsell Story (Part 1)
This article was written by Stevie Gee, a personal trainer, fitness coach and a GB Master Athlete at 400m. He competed for Northern Ireland in the early 1990s, and aims to run at the European Vets Athletic Championships, next year’s World Masters Championships in Lyon M45 over 400m. Click here … [Read more...] about The Winning Mind: the Rick Beardsell Story (Part 1)
14 Tapering Strategies to Bring Speed Athletes to Peak Cycle
This article is guest blogged by Ryan Banta, an assistant coach at the Ladue/St. Louis Lightning Track; Feld club. He previously wrote Sprint Drills and Cues and Acceleration and Maximum Velocity To view all his articles on this Blog click here . It's my birthday, and I thought … [Read more...] about 14 Tapering Strategies to Bring Speed Athletes to Peak Cycle
Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation – Part One
This extensive Athletic Injury review was written by Stevie Gee, a personal trainer, fitness coach and a GB Master Athlete at 400m. He competed for Northern Ireland in the early 1990s, and aims to run at the European Vets Athletic Championships, next year’s World Masters Championships in Lyon … [Read more...] about Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation – Part One
