Exercise: The Brettzel
One of the new catch phrases that is going around in sports conditioning and in musculoskeletal health care is “corrective exercise”. Presently, my simple definition… Read More »Exercise: The Brettzel
The Baby Get Up – Exercise and Assessment tool
One of my favourite exercises with a kettlebell is the Turkish get up. The unique part about the Turkish get up is that it takes… Read More »The Baby Get Up – Exercise and Assessment tool
Straight leg raise correction: Passive Leg Lowering Progression
Here is another one of my favourite exercises to give to my chiropractic patients for improving their ability to perform a straight leg raise. Passive… Read More »Straight leg raise correction: Passive Leg Lowering Progression
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
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
Exercise of the Week: Cat-Cow
To prepare your spine for your work day or if you are suffering with acute lower back pain one of the exercises that I recommend… Read More »Exercise of the Week: Cat-Cow
The Front Plank Exercise: More Challenges
If you’ve been following my previous post, “The Front Plank: New Challenges,” you know how crucial it is to maintain core stability while moving your… Read More »The Front Plank Exercise: More Challenges
Home Gym for Small Spaces: Manitoba Running Association
I was recently asked by the Manitoba Running Association to re-write my article on Home Gym for Small Spaces so that it would be more… Read More »Home Gym for Small Spaces: Manitoba Running Association
Exercise of the Week: Hip Internal Rotation
Your hip is a ball and socket joint. It is designed to be a mobile joint allowing the joint to move in all directions. A… Read More »Exercise of the Week: Hip Internal Rotation
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