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
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
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
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
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
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: 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
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?
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