Yes, it is the time of the year, when we start seeing dry pavement and start noticing our dusty road running shoes in the corner of the garage. Or – even better – we open that crisp new shoe box and Voila! – a new pair of running shoes. We take them for a spin, …
When it comes to the fitness gains you make, wouldn’t it be great if any forward progress were permanent?Once you hit that PR, you’d never fail it again. Once you ran your perfect 5k time, the only place to go would be forward – no fear of slipping back and losing precious seconds.Only, life isn’t …
So here we are, in the midst of COVID-19’s global rampage has been causing turmoil for almost everybody on this planet. Many of you have been stuck at home for extended periods of time, to respect social distancing. Unfortunately, back pain does NOT stop while you’re at home, and because of this virus, you can’t …
Seven easy ways you can ease your back pain in the comfort of your home. Read More »
As the coronavirus continues to spread around the globe, it is important now more than ever to play it safe. Unfortunately, playing it safe means cancellations and delays of colossal events like SXSW and Coachella and suspensions or the removal of live spectators from the excitement of “March Madness”, NBA games, and ATP events.Originating in China and spreading …
Have you ever wondered why your neck always hurts? What about why there is that nagging discomfort in your upper and lower back? How about the nagging pain in your shoulders, hips, or even feet? Well, all of those aches and pains could be down to one very important aspect of your life: your posture. …
Stress. Six little letters is all it takes to make a word so full of meaning that few of us really know how to get to the bottom of it. Stress: is it that feeling you get when a deadline is looming, or is it what we feel when the chicken roast burns, the movie …
What is a sports massage?Sports massage is exactly what it is in the name. it is a targeted therapeutic treatment to address unique physical and biomechanical needs of athletes. Many high level and recreational runners and athletes use it to allow for better training load absorption, better recovery after training session and for overall recovery …
What’s BFR and why is everybody talking about it? Can it help you reach full recovery after injury faster? Can it help you prevent muscle wasting after surgery? In a nutshell, Personalized Blood Flow Restriction Training (PBFR) is a way to increase strength or endurance without stressing the injured tissue, using light weight or slow …
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Keeping Active With Knee OA Without Surgery, Injections Or Painkillers Osteoarthritis of the knee is a very common diagnosis. However, despite the diagnosis and occasional painful periods, majority of people are able to continue to be active and lead normal life.Osteoarthritis is not a disease. I compare it to the wrinkles on your face as …
Osteoarthritis Of The Knee; Can You Still Run And Be Active? Should You? Read More »
As we near the end of the cross-country ski season and the last issue of the Nordic Skier newsletter, I want to thank you all for your kind comments throughout the season. I am glad I had the opportunity to guide you and hopefully help you navigating through aches and pains throughout the season. […] …
Seven Frequently Asked Questions when transitioning from skiing to running Read More »