Proper Stretching: Static vs. Dynamic
For years, static stretching pre-workout or prior to sport activities was thought to prepare the body for more intense exercise by improving performance and reducing injuries. A couple of recent studies show, however, that dynamic stretching – or an active movement-specific warm up involving continuous motion is superior to static stretching prior to a workout….
Let’s Start Thinking About Golf
How much do you think about golf before you go play? If your answer is just long enough to get a tee time, then we have some exercises for you. Repetition and poor form potentially make a golfer prone to multiple injuries. For one, the action of swinging the club has the potential to place…
Playing Through The Pain
Several factors cause athletes of all levels to continue to play through the pain: the warrior mentality, shame from showing weakness and letting others down, pressure from teammates and coaches, and the threat, imagined or real, of loss of playing time. Because of these factors, a significant percentage of players keep their injuries hidden. According…
Certified Strength and Conditioning
Almost everyone who works out at some point in their life will say they can train you. However, only individuals who attain the credentials of Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) can be trusted to implement safe and effective programs designed to improve athletic performance. Today athletics are more competitive than ever and staying on…
The McKenzie Method
The McKenzie Method® of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy™ was developed by New Zealand physical therapist Robin McKenzie in the late 1950’s. Featuring mostly self treatment strategies the McKenzie Method minimizes manual therapy procedures in the treatment of back and neck pain and operates with the belief that the best way for a patient to achieve…