The KBox might be the most innovative, efficient, and effective tool, that nobody knows about, at least in the world of rehabilitation. In the Strength and Conditioning and Rehabilitation world, Exxentric’s KBox and other Flywheel Technology, is used at the highest levels of competitive sports, such as professional hockey, basketball, soccer, football and volleyball. In the Lower Mainland nobody, except…
Painful conditions like plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, jumper’s knee or rotator cuff tendinitis, can erode your quality of life. In some cases, surgery might seem necessary, but shockwave therapy presents a viable alternative. Many scientific studies have demonstrated its value for relieving pain and regenerating soft tissue and tendons. These positive findings have made shockwave therapy a sought-after treatment in…
“Activate your core” they say… But what does that mean? Our bodies have multiple ‘cores’; shoulder core, abdominal core and pelvic core. We use the word ‘core’ with the intention of increase stability in the area. By activating our abdominal and pelvic core we are increasing the pressure in our abdominal and pelvic region which provides support and…
All we do is squat, squat, squat no matter what… Ever wonder why gym-goers love to squat…or don’t, but do it anyways? Is it for the great butt? Possibly. But squatting is actually a very functional movement and one that we, as humans have done since we were babies. If you watch how a baby learns to stand, at some…
5 Steps to Running and Injury prevention Beautiful British Columbia! It’s that time of year when the sun is shining, the mountains are calling and you’re itching to be running outdoors. We live in the perfect city for this. Here are some tidbits you don’t want to forget while you are out being active to prevent most injuries and make…
Fight off Hip and Knee Arthritis: Just Run! What is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is not a normal part of aging; it is a degenerative condition that negatively affects the cartilage in joints and causes pain and stiffness. It is usually caused by repetitive abnormal stress on a joint over time, resulting in cartilage in the joints thinning out. Cartilage acts as…
Nine Ways to Increase Your Physical Activity throughout the Day We often times immediately think of taking up sports or other forms of structured exercise when considering getting in shape. While these can produce great results, it is every-day, non-structured activities (ie leisurely or free time activities), that have a tremendous impact on our physical health. Cumulative energy expended from…
What is Whiplash? Click Here for a video explaining what Whiplash is. Have you experienced a car accident that involved a quick forward/backwards jerking of your head? If so, you may likely be experiencing whiplash. These forces may cause damage to muscles, ligaments, and joints in the spine. In rare cases, bone fractures and dislocations may be present – the Canadian…
Most of us do our best to avoid artificial chemicals in our foods, never realizing that inhaling them or applying them to our skin can sometimes be just as harmful as eating them. Propylene Glycol You could be putting antifreeze disguised by a nice fragrance on your skin. This chemical is linked to liver problems, kidney damage, skin cell…
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