Pushups – Protecting the shoulders
Pushups can be a problem for those with shoulder issues and possibly the reason for their shoulder pain. Proper technique may be all that is… Read More »Pushups – Protecting the shoulders
Home »
Exercises
What is Corrective Exercise?
Corrective exercise is a buzz word right now in the musculoskeletal health care circles (chiropractors, athletic therapists, physiotherapists etc.). What are corrective exercises? This is… Read More »What is Corrective Exercise?
Thoracic mobility: Overhead squat
Crossfit requires physical and technical components to perform a workout (WOD). As fatigue sets in technique is of utmost importance. Since I take technique seriously… Read More »Thoracic mobility: Overhead squat
Warm up your hips for power
Many of the exercises that I use for my athletes may seem to be remedial but despite their simplicity they often result is many miraculous… Read More »Warm up your hips for power
Exercise of the Week: Lifts & Chops
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2953333/ When discussing core training I often start my clients off with performing my Four for the Core exercises. These are great exercises in developing… Read More »Exercise of the Week: Lifts & Chops
Why do burpees hurt my back: My Thoughts
Burpees are touted as one of the best body weight exercises that can be used for metabolic conditioning. It is loved by some and loathed… Read More »Why do burpees hurt my back: My Thoughts
Levator Scapulae Stretch
The levator scapulae muscle is often a problem especially for those patients who complain of tightness on the “top of their shoulder”. It attaches to… Read More »Levator Scapulae Stretch
Exercise of the Week: Pallof Press
This week I would like to introduce to you the Pallof Press. This is one of those core exercises that look simple to perform but… Read More »Exercise of the Week: Pallof Press
Exercise of the Week: Kettlebell Armbar
In the past I have talked about improving the scapular stabilizers of the shoulder to aid in treating those with shoulder injuries (Bicipital tendonopathy, rotator cuff… Read More »Exercise of the Week: Kettlebell Armbar
Understanding Sciatica and the Role of Extension Exercises
One of the most troubling conditions my lower back pain patients face is sciatica, where they experience symptoms radiating down their leg. This often results… Read More »Understanding Sciatica and the Role of Extension Exercises