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Highlights: Oblique and other core-strengthening exercises Body conditioning tips for snowboarders With the addition of Big Air and Slopestyle snowboarding to the past two Winter Olympics, there has been an increased mainstream interest and progression in freestyle snowboarding worldwide. However, these forms of snowboarding also carry great physical risk due…
Knee pain is a very common complaint and reason for assessment that we see at the clinic. More often than not, these clients didn’t twist their knee skiing or hear a pop after making a direction change at soccer or jam their knee sliding into second base. Their pain started gradually…
Ask yourself: On average, how many days per week do you engage in moderate or greater physical activity (like a brisk walk) lasting at least 10 minutes? On those days, how many minutes do you engage in activity at this level? Those are the two questions that make up the…
Highlights: How to recognize patello-femoral knee pain (runner’s knee) What’s happening within the knee How to know your training limits Tips for quick relief Rehabilitation and Physio involvement With Vancouver marathon season right around the corner, and running groups cruising laps of the Seawall, it’s important to recognize and…
Highlights: hip and knee stretches for all cyclists core exercises for cyclists March 20th may mark the first day of Spring but more importantly, (some may agree more than others) it marks the first day of the biking season. If you are a mountain biker, road biker or commuter, you…
Whether watching the newest Will Smith movie, cheering for your favourite hockey team or keeping up to date on NFL lawsuit news, concussions are gaining increased recognition as an injury which should not be swept under the rug. Concussions are very common, happening to athletes and regular people alike; but,…
MYTH It is important to drink often, even when not thirsty, to avoid hyperthermia* during an endurance activity. REALITY Surprisingly, hyponatremia** is one of the main causes of serious complications in endurance sports. There is no solid scientific evidence suggesting that it is important to drink before feeling thirsty in order…
MYTH Running increases risk of arthrosis of the knee because the repeated impact causes irreversible damage to the cartilage. REALITY Several scientific studies have shown that arthrosis is no more common in runners than in non-runners. ELABORATION On the contrary, runners tend to have thicker and stronger cartilage in their…
MYTH Orthotics prevent and treat overuse injuries to the lower limb by correcting abnormal biomechanics. REALITY Orthotics are useful in the treatment of certain acute foot pathologies, but the absence of good quality scientific studies makes it hard to clearly demonstrate the effect of orthotics in the treatment and prevention of…
MYTH It is better to cross-train than to run six times per week. REALITY No studies have managed to quantify the optimal frequency of training with the purpose to prevent running injuries. ELABORATION As per our first post regarding the cause of running injuries, it comes down to tissue adaptation. You get…
The eight most common overtraining characteristics include: Unexplained and persistently poor athletic performance and high fatigue ratings Prolonged recovery from typical training sessions or competitive events Disturbed mood states characterized by general fatigue, apathy, depression, irritability, and loss of competitive drive Persistent feelings of muscle soreness and stiffness in muscles…
A walking goal of 10,000 steps a day (approximately 3km) falls in line with most recommendations for minimal physical activity to reduce disease risk and capture the benefits of a healthier lifestyle. More specifically, the American College of Sports Medicine recommends: To promote and maintain good health, adults aged 18-65…