The Deadlift
Watch as Jesse and Rob demonstrate the deadlift. They outline proper form and also point out common mistakes.
Don’t Ignore the Small Things
It’s only the second day of 2016 and I’ve already injured myself. I tweaked my neck and I cannot turn my head or lift my left arm more than shoulder height. Although it is not a severe injury, it has definitely put me out of commission for the last few days and caused me noticeable […]
Returning to running after an injury
A frequently asked question that I hear in the clinic is “when can I start running again’’? This answer is going to depend on a variety of factors such as the severity of an injury, how long you’ve been ‘off running’, how much cross training and rehabilitation has been done, and prior fitness level. One […]
Proper Pushups
In this video blog we revisit how to do a proper pushup. Have you been doing it right?
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 […]
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 […]