Proper Pushups
In this video blog we revisit how to do a proper pushup. Have you been doing it right?
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome or TOS as it’s called is a type of compression syndrome occurring to the area around the first rib and clavicle. This is where the nerves that service the arm are located as well as the subclavian artery and vein which supply blood circulation to the arm. The most common type of […]
Tough Mudder Challenge
In the last 5 years, mud runs have become a mainstream activity for people to physically and mentally challenge themselves. In June, I ran my first mud run in Whistler, the Tough Mudder. The course was just short of 18 km with 19 obstacles scattered in the hilly and muddy Whistler terrain. The obstacles range […]
Injury Prevention for Cyclists
There has been a rapid increase in new cyclists hitting the road especially between the ages of 40-50 and is gaining even more popularity than golf, especially in the lower mainland. Former athletes with osteoarthritis and joint related conditions are turning to cycling as a means to keep fit without high impact. As the early […]
Revisiting Minimalist Running – Maximize your potential
The minimalistic running movement has been growing rapidly and I have increasingly fielded questions about it in the clinic. I have noticed equal interest from those who are injured, those looking for proactive care, and those looking to increase performance. Minimalistic running, which includes barefoot running has been featured in major running magazines, book publications […]
Remember to Breathe
I feel the need to talk about this again because it seems as though so many people forget this fundamental exercise. In fact, many clients I come across have never been shown or taught anything about the diaphragm. A great teacher of mine told his students this, and truthfully I’m not sure if it’s his […]
Progressive Loading: Baby steps to a Successful Rehabilitation
Today I am going to touch on a topic that I always speak to my clients about but really isn’t specific to my formal education in physiotherapy. I rather think of it as my common sense rule to rehabilitation and exercise. It’s my talk on Progressive Loading and Tissue Tolerance. As an example, here are […]
What therapy do I choose?
Confused about what type of therapy to use? So are many people. Clients ask me all the time about various therapies and what is beneficial, and the honest truth is that people are different. By that I mean clients bodies are different and their response to treatments vary, and because the body is so complicated […]
Prenatal Care & Maternity
As many of you know, I am expecting this March! These last few months have been an adventure into the world of all things prenatal. As a new mom, I’ve had many questions and although there is a wealth of information out there, much of it just told me what I could not do and […]
Winter Workout
Too cold to exercise outside? Why not try this workout from the comfort of your own home