Category: Health & Fitness
Sleigh Bells Ringing? Foam Rollers/Balls Vibrating…
By James Goodwin, PTA, CSCS
Does anyone you know spend hours upon hours trying to get rid of those nagging trigger points and muscle restrictions without getting the results they want? If so, look no further! The Hyperice Vyper 2.0 … Read more »
Best Training Methods For Improved Cardiovascular Adaptation
By James Goodwin, PTA, CSCS
Have you ever wondered whether to walk/run, swim, bike, or use the elliptical or how intense your cardio workouts should be to improve your cardiovascular adaptation? If your goal is to reduce inflammation, increase endurance/stamina … Read more »
When Your Leg Pain Isn’t Muscular
By Tom Fontana, MSPT
There are many reasons why people experience pain in their legs. Many of these have been covered in previous newsletters and can range from simple muscular strains from excessive force or overuse, sciatica from a … Read more »
Fear Of Returning To Sport
By James Goodwin, PTA, CSCS
Injuries are an inevitable part of competitive sports as well as recreational activities. The recovery process and inability to return to the previous level of activity can be overwhelming and mentally frustrating for athletes. Overcoming … Read more »
Getting Back To The Routine
By Tom Fontana, MSPT
Now that summer is behind us and the kids are back to school, it’s time to get back to the routine we put on hold while we were concentrating on summer fun, including exercise.
Most of … Read more »
Proactive v Reactive
Are you ready for preseason sports? If you are a young athlete or a parent who wants their child to succeed during preseason, then listen up closely. A common misconception most young … Read more »
Twist And (Don’t) Shout: Rotational Core Training
Twist And (Don’t) Shout: Rotational Core Training
By Tom Fontana, MSPT
The classic hot-weather vacation days for canoeing, paddle boarding or kayaking are waning, but these activities can continue well into the autumn. Common to these activities is that each … Read more »
Golf: Passion or Obsession?
Many of you may know that for many years I struggled with pain and instability in my low back and 2 ½ years ago I had a spinal fusion. One of the largest parts of that struggle was my inability … Read more »
Avoid Meeting Arthur-itis
Do you know Arthur and Ben? Well, you may not, but you will one day. It’s inevitable. We will all develop arthritis regardless of gender, race, class or country. It is not a question of “if,” but “when?” And Ben-gay? … Read more »
