The Spine Therapy Network Conference Learnings
In February I had the pleasure of attending the inaugural Spine Therapy Network symposium (www.spinetherapynetwork.com). This is an initiative spearheaded by Dr.
read moreDisc Herniations: Effectiveness and Safety of Spinal Manipulation
The management of disc herniations, both in the neck and low-back, is controversial. Surgical care is generally reserved for patients with chronic,
read moreChronic Tendon Injury Blog 2 – Eccentrics Versus Slow Heavy Resistance
Part 1 of this tendon rehabilitation post looked at some new research supporting the role for isometric exercises. Although isometrics can be
read moreChronic Tendon Injury and the Role of Isometric Exercises
Tendon injuries from repetitive forceful loading in sport, weight training or some occupations can be debilitating. For example high volume jumping in
read moreIT’S SCIENCE (MAYBE?) – Research on Intermittent Fasting
A blog on supporting research for Intermittent Fasting For those reading this who are unfamiliar with the concept of Intermittent Fasting (IF)
read moreMobility Training
“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” Benjamin Franklin You brush your teeth daily to prevent dental decay/disease, but do
read moreWE DON’T EAT MONDAYS AND MAYBE YOU SHOULDN’T EITHER
A 3 Part Blog On The Growing Popularity Of Intermittent Fasting In clinic conversation on Monday afternoons: Client: “So what did you
read moreMobility versus flexibility: does it matter?
If you care about the long term health of your joints the short answer is yes mobility, not flexibility, matters. The fundamental
read moreRehabilitating a calf tear: when the doctor becomes the patient
Last fall I had the misfortune of tearing my calf playing squash. I felt like a gunshot went off in my calf
read moreCourse review: Eric Cressey – Making Movement Better
This past weekend Dave and I attended a course with Eric Cressey titled “Making Movement Better”. Eric is a renowned strength and
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