Why does tennis elbow happen? Besides the acute trauma to the elbow from a fall, accidents etc, one of the most common chronic pain of the elbow is tendonitis due to repetitive gripping. Pain on the outside of the elbow is called lateral epicondylitis a.k.a. tennis elbow. This condition can be...
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Nutritional management to accelerate recovery post injury
In many of my article, I talk about how or why the injury happens and what to do to help yourself. One of the most important aspects in prevention of injury and a speedy recovery is nutrition. You are made up of what you put or do not put in...
Runner’s problems? You will want to read this
What makes running so addicting? You are on your own schedule meaning you can do it whenever you have free time, no commitment needed- no fees or contracts, you can do it anywhere without requirement of expensive equipment that you need to cary around, helps to clear your mind and gives...
Returning athlete:typical exercises made safer to stop re-injury
After injury one of the biggest concerns everyone has is going back to your routine without "messing it up" again. Most of the time, even though you may physically be ready, the fear stops you from fully trusting your inured side. Therefore, unconsciously you continue to guard your injured body part...
Next level in recovery: CRYOTHERAPY
What is Whole Body Cryotherapy? Impact Whole Body Cryotherapy Units give competitive athletes an edge by enhancing preparation so they can train harder and maximize performance. Impact Cryotherapy, the leading equipment engineered, designed and manufactured in the U.S., developed a new octagon exterior design with advanced user features, including new interior...
What is stroke: Background & Definitions
Only have a few seconds?.. Check take home points at the end of the articleWe all can think of a loved one who suffered one or multiple strokes during their life time. It effects everyone financially, physically, emotionally and mentally challenging. Understanding how and why it happens, will help you preventing stroke. ...
Preventing low back pain when lifting
Whether your job consists of lifting and packing or you are picking up groceries from the floor, using correct lifting biomechanics is very important when it comes to saving you from onset of back pain. There are three main factors that will help you achieve good lifting biomechanics: Core stability,...
Leg length discrepancy: found at fault for low back and lower leg pain
Did you know that 2/3 of our population actually suffer from some sort of leg length discrepancy?Interesting right?! In this blog, we will explore more about what leg discrepancy actually is, what the different types are as well as how to perform a quick self assessment to see if you...
The forgotten muscle: diaphragm
Diaphragm is the primary muscle for inspiration. Due to its large dome shape, it kind of looks like a parachute that separates your chest cavity from your abdomen. Proper breathing is very important due to its affects on blow flow to the tissue and the oxygenation. An efficient breathing pattern also...
ACL series: mechanism
ACL (Anterior cruciate ligamant) is one of the ligaments in the knee which prevents excessive shear forces to improve stability. The most common non-contact ACL injury mechanism includes a deceleration task with knee going into excessive extension and buckling in as the body shifts over the injured knee while the...