In this video, we have Tom Walsh of Anatomy Gaps present on Autogenic (Parasympathetic) Breathing Techniques for Recovery & Regeneration (plus some stretching). Join Richie Mercado, Nikos Apostolopoulos and myself every Wednesdays from 3-4pm CDT starting April 29th. (4pm EDT, 1pm … [Read more...] about Autogenic/Parasympathetic Breathing Techniques for Recovery & Regeneration – Episode 3
Microstretching
Microstretching vs PNF vs ELDOA: Live Zoom Chat (Episode 2)
Join Richie Mercado, Nikos Apostolopoulos and myself every Wednesdays from 3-4pm CDT starting April 29th. (4pm EDT, 1pm PDT, 9pm UK time, 10pm Central Europe Daylight Time, etc.). This initial run will be for 8 weeks only. This Presentation is 13 minutes, followed by Q&A on the comparison … [Read more...] about Microstretching vs PNF vs ELDOA: Live Zoom Chat (Episode 2)
Recovery, Regeneration, and Microstretching Live Zoom Chat (Episode 1)
Join Richie Mercado, Nikos Apostolopoulos and myself every Wednesdays from 3-4pm CDT starting April 29th. (4pm EDT, 1pm PDT, 9pm UK time, 10pm Central Europe Daylight Time, etc.) While the focus is on Microstretching, anything related to Recovery and Regeneration, sleep, injury prevention, rehab, … [Read more...] about Recovery, Regeneration, and Microstretching Live Zoom Chat (Episode 1)
What is Pain? What causes Pain?
In the previous article, pain was defined by the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) as a subjective feeling associated with tissue damage. In other words, if a person senses or creates pain they are eliciting an inflammatory response caused by soft tissue damage. In an article … [Read more...] about What is Pain? What causes Pain?
How to Treat Pain and the Modern Gordian Knot Analogy
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
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
How to Relieve Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness is also referred as "DOMS". This muscle stiffness or soreness occurs 24-48 hours after an intense training session or when introduced to a new training program. In fact, I am guilty of having this right now, as I haven’t squatted for a while, and my legs are heavy … [Read more...] about How to Relieve Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
More on Stretching – Microstretching
Based on popular demand, I am going to elaborate more on the following types of stretching from the article Stretching: More on Static, Dynamic, Active Isolated and Resistance. I briefly covered the following without going into any real specific examples: Microstretching PALO Active … [Read more...] about More on Stretching – Microstretching
