I got a quick video for you today.
I kind of do things differently when it comes to injuries.
I know a lot of people will focus on strength.
Oh, you have an injury, then you have to strengthen it?
Well yes but this is not where I would start.
In the video below I let you know where I start people.
Activation before Strength in Hip Pain
==> CLICK HERE to learn about activation before strength
The cool thing about the video, is I am on a ski lift in Whistler.
One of my cousins is in Canada from Croatia. As good hosts, we have to take her to all the sites in the Vancouver area.
One of those sites is Whistler.
We headed up the gondola and wanted to experience the Peak2Peak chair.
We almost did not go, the $45 price tag was a little steep but I don’t know if my cousin would ever come visit us in Canada so we had to go.
We went up and had a great afternoon. It was sunny and hot until the thundershowers came in.
If you want my two cents, head up the gondola a Whistler. It is steep but make a day of it. There was so much to do, see, places to eat and hike.
What does this have to do about injuries? Not much. I am always thinking about them and did a video on something that came to mind. Plus overcoming injuries helps you enjoy a fun filled life.
Thanks for reading and watching.
Talk to you soon.
Rick Kaselj, MS
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Nice point. Too many people are misguided into thinking they simply have to strengthen the areas of injury but few understand the need to identify and activate the weak links first.
Nice view up there by the way.
Kevin
http://functionaltrainingcoach.com
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Thanks Kevin.
Very true.
Rick Kaselj
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Rick, cool video and even cooler view. You’re so right – fun without injuries would be ideal, eh?
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Rick Kaselj Reply:
August 5th, 2010 at 9:58 am
Tannis,
Thanks.
Starting to have a little fun with the blog.
I have been serious with injuries but we all want to overcome injuries in order to have fun, live our lives, do the things we love and live pain-free.
Rick Kaselj
http://www.MuscleImbalancesRevealed.com
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This is a very important point Rick and I am glad you brought it up. This ability to activate muscles in the outer core (gluts, quads, back) is even more important for seniors and those who have not been active regularly for quite some time.
Keep up the posts, I always enjoy reading them
Urszula Naszynska
BscKin, CATA, MDSC
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Rick Kaselj Reply:
August 10th, 2010 at 8:47 am
Urzula,
Thank you so much for reading and your support.
I agree. We need to look at what our clients can do and not what we can do.
Rick Kaselj
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