If you have pain inside of your knee and have limited motion, this one is for you. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a different condition than the previous 3 knee conditions we discussed. Although OA is a condition where the long-term symptoms can be managed by means of exercise and change in lifestyle, it is a mainly […]
Bands, Bands and More Bands! In this article you will learn of the extraordinary benefits resistance bands have and the possibility they have for athletes when trying to become more proficient or stronger in their training. Thera-bands, commonly known as just “bands” can be an integral part of any program. Regardless of whether you have […]
If you have pain on the outside of your knee and leg, you may be suffering from ITBS / Iliotibial band syndrome and this one is for you. If you are foam rolling the outside of your knee then I’ll show you why its better to stop doing that. What is ITBS The IT band […]
If you are feeling knee pain on top of the kneecap, then this one is for you, you may be suffering from jumper’s knee. Patellar tendonitis / jumper’s knee is a very dynamic condition as it’s not easy to pinpoint and isolate the problem so we need to look at the hips, knee and entire […]
Do you have knee pain walking down stairs? If so you may be suffering from PFS / Patellar Femoral Syndrome. During this series 4-part series we will take an in depth look at the 4 most common knee issues and conditions people face. We will examine the causes, guide you through corrective exercises and show […]
Why it’s time to consider a safer alternative I recently lead a discussion at the registered exercise professionals forum about spinal wellness and awareness as a trainer and how we need to act with integrity when protecting our clients. The leg raise exercise came up and the safety and effectiveness of the exercise. It’s an […]
Why does my coach keep saying ‘Consistency is Key’? Consistency is the key. We coaches throw around that phrase like accountants throwing numbers together on an Excel document. As if it was just as simple as that. What does consistency really mean? And why is it so important? And finally what door does this key unlock? While we all […]
Using the Incorrect Stretching Method Can Decrease Your Performance We all grew up knowing the importance of a decent warm up routine with stretching. What we didn’t know back then was that static stretching (by holding an arm or leg in a certain stretched position over time) wasn’t the best way to prepare for an […]