Prepare for Hiking Season
Hiking season is upon us! Every year, I have a few clients who get injured early in the season. It could be from ankle sprains, knee pain when hiking up or downhill or low back tightness to name a few. Doing some preconditioning work can greatly decrease your chances of having these issues. Focus on […]
Injury Prevention for Dancers
“The show must go on,” is a common mentality adopted by recreational and professional dancers alike, and fear of injuries – or more accurately, the time they may force a dancer out of the studio – is frequently expressed. Good technique and preventative training is a key factor to keeping up with your graceful moves! […]
Tendon Rehabilitation: Is it ok if my home exercises hurt?
A common question we get asked in clinic regularly is if the prescribed home exercise should hurt when they’re done. The answer is everyone’s favourite: “It depends.” Professor Hakan Alfredson, an orthopaedic surgeon, was a pioneer in tendon research who stumbled upon a treatment for tendon pain when he developed a painful Achilles tendinopathy (photo […]
The Importance of Having a Strong Butt
Your glute muscles were meant to act as more than just a cushion to sit on! Other than the core, glute strengthening is one of the top prescriptions I give clients for a variety of complaints. In particular, weak glutes have been shown in research to have a negative impact on the health of your […]
Gearing up for ski and snowboard season
The last day of summer just went by. As most of us Vancouverites mourn the end of the sunshine, we can also shift our focus on our upcoming winter season. Although there’s no guarantee that there’s going to be much snow this year, it does not hurt to get ourselves physically ready to enjoy the […]
Beginner core training
Walk through the basics of what the core is and learn introductory exercises to strengthen it.