Vertical jump training considerations For athletes or anyone who is wanting to start vertical jump training, here are a few tips to keep in mind: Learn how to land before learning to jump Strength should be a major focus in the beginning of training Be mentally and physically ready Learn how to land before learning […]
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Stef’s Home Program! Check it out
Hey, if you have a few minutes and are feeling a bit stiff, watch and stretch with Stef. Check it out!
At Home Ergonomics, by Livia Chiarelli, DC – An Isolation Work at Home; Must Read!!!
At Home Ergonomics by Dr. Livia Chiarelli, Chiropractor What comes to mind when you think about working from home? No commute, sweatpants and a t-shirt as the new at home office wardrobe, messy hair, no makeup, not showering until mid-day? Sounds glamorous! How about back pain, tight shoulders, stiff hips and a numb butt? Not […]
“Soak your Senses” by Allison Rock OT – guest Blogger @ AC
A friend of the clinic and paediatric Occupational Therapist, sent us this great resource that she put together in early days of isolation. If you have kids and are looking for some cool stuff to try, check out this great resource! – Enjoy! Soak your Senses Allison Rock, Occupational Therapist
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)- Nejin Chacko PT
High Intensity Interval Training Hope everyone keeping safe and healthy! This is Nejin, physiotherapist from Apple Creek Sports Medicine. Many of you may have heard about High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). It can be a perfect choice if you are looking for an intense workout in a short amount of time. Studies have suggested that […]
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Jun
Sports Specialization Is Making Youth Less Athletic: The 10,000 hour ‘practice’ myth
Tim Rees’s (lead author of The Great British Medallists Project) research rejects the idea that anyone can become an expert at anything simply by putting in enough time. “Practice doesn’t make perfect,” Rees said, which undermines another popular notion: That 10,000 hours, a number based on research by Anders Ericsson and popularized by author Malcolm Gladwell […]
28
Jun
Summer Exercise Tips: How to Avoid an Achilles Injury and Low Back Pain
So I received this question recently from a friend just back from a three week trip to Spain: “Nick… about half way through my trip I noticed a horrendous pain in my Achilles that seemed to be worse in the morning, getting worse as the days went on… it was so painful I was contemplating […]
29
May
Slipped Disc vs. Disc Herniation vs. Disc Bulge By Dr. Liv Chiarelli
Slipped Disc vs. Disc Herniation vs. Disc Bulge We’ve all heard talk about the above terms but what is the difference and which one do you have? First let’s talk about what a disc actually is. Discs act as cushions that sit between the spinal vertebrae (bones of the spine) to help absorb shock. They […]
16
Apr
Communication is the Key by Jordan Katz
Communication is the key! When working with a physiotherapist, there are many factors that will help a patient in accelerating recovery. The type of injury or condition, the skill of the therapist, and the amount of time and effort put into rehabilitation exercises, are a few of the key factors. By far, however, the most […]
03
Apr
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness and Massage by Sean Li (RMT)
Have you ever worked out, went to sleep, and felt sore the next day? Or the day after that? That was because of something called Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS). Massage can help increase the circulation to the area and decrease the overall recovery time! What is DOMS? DOMS is a dull, achy pain that takes a […]