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
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
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
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
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
The hip hinge is not an exercise to increase strength or build flexibility. It is an exercise to activate our hips to flex. When I… Read More »Exercise of the Week: Hip Hinge
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?
What do you wear on your feet when you run? Shoes of course! But do you really need shoes? The vast majority of people would… Read More »Barefoot Running: Should you or shouldn’t you?
One of my treatment philosophies for my patients is that is it important to provide them with the tools to take care of themselves. When… Read More »Exercise of the Week: Plantar Fasciitis Self Myofascial Release with a Twist
One the outside, the RKC plank is a simple tweak to the basic plank. The only difference between it and the basic full plank is… Read More »RKC Plank: Exercise of the Week