In this blog I address the most common reasons why endurance athletes avoid strength training, and provide counter arguments for why they should be.
When can I start exercise after an injury?
Will Dry Needling Work For My Injury?
Slips or Falls on Ice and Snow: Should you go to emergency, see a doctor, or consult a physiotherapist?
Exercises for Sciatica
Several different body structures or tissues can cause pain to refer down the leg. The problem is they all require different, often opposite, treatment. If you are experiencing leg pain and decide to Google ‘exercises for sciatica’ you can easily end up with exercises for the wrong diagnosis, and make your problem worse. This is a plug for why you need a physiotherapist to help you with your leg pain.
Tips for Staying Consistent with Exercise while Traveling
The importance of exercise is generally not a hard sell, the hard part is committing to exercise. The few fleeting moments of ‘me time’ can be even more precious while traveling, regardless if you are away for work or pleasure. As someone who loves spending time abroad and advocates for more of it, here are a few tips to help you stay consistent with your rehab or fitness program while traveling.
Video Blog: How to properly lift a canoe without hurting your back
Physio In Your Pocket: Rolling the Foot to Relieve Foot Pain during CrossFit
Video Blog: Shoulder Pain and CrossFit
When you need a physiotherapist
What is Dry Needling?
Have you ever had a friend come from physiotherapy and tell you they were treated with ‘dry needling’? You might think to yourself ‘well that sounds scary and painful, why would I ever consider doing that?’ This post covers where dry needling came from, how it works, why it works, and the recent research to support it.