Did you know that Corinne is a tennis coach? This is super handy when dealing with injuries and trying to play tennis (and other racket sports). We recently had a quick chat about some technique tips that Corinne was giving a client with shoulder pain that seemed to be exacerbated by her serve. Check out […]
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Anatomy of the hamstrings: The hamstrings are a collection of 3 individual muscles: They all work together but have slightly different roles. During sprinting, the biceps femoris takes the biggest load, the semitendinosus is lengthened the most, and semimembranosus acts as a force producer. During rehab, you want to target the hamstrings collectively as they
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What is reactive-based training? Reactive-based training involves exercises which require quick reactions to changes in the external environment. This form of exercise works to improve dynamic balance and co-ordination. Typically when we lose our balance our body forms strategies to help regain our balance and keep our centre of mass within our base of support.
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Would you like to be more active but are struggling with any of the following; you don’t like going to the gym, you’re not a fan of walking or you’re currently struggling with high impact activities that you normally like to do? With the great summer weather and the largest fresh water lake on your
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As previously discussed, running injuries can arise from overuse and overtraining. It is important to understand the best parameters for improving our speed and endurance as well as preventing injuries. This is where the 80/20 rule comes into play. The 80/20 rule states that 80% of your weekly runs should be completed at a low
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Walking is a simple, cheap and a very underestimated form of exercise. It can benefit both our physical health and mental well being. So, how can it benefit you and how much walking is recommended? Physical benefits: Lowers the risk of a stroke, heart attack, infections and type 2 diabetes Lowers the risk of musculoskeletal
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Pickleball is an increasingly popular sport in Canada. Whilst it is predominantly an outdoor sport the number of indoor venues are rising and with warmer weather coming we want to make sure you enjoy the season. What are the most common pickleball injuries? Examples: How can you reduce the risk of injury? If you are
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Skiing and Snowboarding are popular recreational activities in our area with such ease of access. Unfortunately the thrill of the slopes can often lead to injuries, but we want to keep you on the slopes! Here are some tips to reduce your risk of injury… Use appropriate and good quality equipment Work at your level
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Victoria Galletta is a Registered Kinesiologist in Collingwood, and owner of Pure Movement. Her clinical focus is with Aqua Therapy, and it is safe to say she is AWESOME at it. She was one of the first connections we made when we moved to Collingwood, and we have developed a close working relationship at The
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Do you know the Canadian 24-hr movement guidelines? Check them out here for the different age groups and we have summarised them below. These guidelines are unique, as they are the first evidence-based guidelines to address the whole day. Evidence shows that sleep, sedentary behaviour and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity are associated with improving risk for
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