https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piLrJpKD3R0 The ankle may be the most ignored joint in terms of athletic performance and overall function, however the foot is our only contact point with the ground. In most sports and day to day life, large amounts of ground reaction force is required, making the ankles importance obvious. Structurally speaking the foot is also [...]
For those traveling over the summer or anyone working long hours at the office, maintaining spinal mobility and good posture is essential in maintaining a healthy back and warding off back pain. If getting up to move around is not an option, here are some simple and effective stretches to keep maintain your spinal mobility. [...]
Shoulder pain accounts for 8-18% of golf related injuries, and is the third most common area of injury following the back and wrist. During most activities, the body tends to seek the path of least resistance, or move in the easiest way possible. While this may make the movement easier in the moment, it doesn’t [...]
Vitamin D is critical. You may have heard of its use to prevent Rickets, and to prevent bone loss, bone pain and other bone disorders. It also plays an integral part in regulating minerals such as calcium and phospherous in the body, psoriasis, obesity, fall prevention and muscle weakness. It has also been linked to [...]
The intervertebral disc is a cartilaginous structure that lies between each vertebrae in the spine. Its role is to allow movement of the spine, and is crucial in shock absorption. The discs distribute hydraulic pressure when compression applied to them such as with heavy lifting or when running. Compared to the discs in the midback [...]
Everyone has a different idea of what to do when it is hot out. Some people stop what they are doing and some grab a “cold one”. Some drink water and some work even harder in the heat. But what’s going to satisfy your body when the heat is up. What should you drink when [...]
Balance and coordination of the feet is an important part of any activity. It is the precursor for power and consistency. A key part is ankle mobility and having a strong stable foot. The recent trend to wear comfort or more minimalist shoes has changed people from wearing more traditionally rigid shoes. Comfort shoes feel [...]
The FIFA 11+ program was developed in 2003 by FIFA’s Medical Assessment and Research Centre. It has been implemented in several European countries, where it has been shown to significantly reduce injuries among soccer players aged 14 and over. It has been proven to reduce knee and ankle injuries by up to 43% over the [...]
The Osteoarthritis Society of Canada predicts that within the next generation one person will be diagnosed with osteoarthritis (OA) every 60 seconds. OA is a painful condition caused by a gradual loss of cartilage and inflammation in the joint. There are over 100 types of arthritis and OA is the most common. 1 in 10 [...]
Low back pain is one of the most common disorders in North America. About 80% of people suffer from low back pain at least once in their lifetime. There are a number of things that increase your risk of developing low back pain. These include smoking, obesity, older age, female gender, physically strenuous work, sedentary [...]
