Fitness
What to do about a Meniscus Tear
The meniscus is a piece of cartilage in the knee that helps with movement. It can become torn or injured in other ways, known as a meniscus injury. A meniscus injury is common among athletes […]
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Plantar Fasciitis and Exercise
When you have plantar fasciitis, it can be a struggle to find activities that don’t aggravate your pain. Normal day-to-day activities may not come easily when you are suffering from plantar fasciitis. It can be […]
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Lower Back Spinal Fusion and Exercise (Webinar)
Webinar Description: A lower back condition can lead to spinal fusion surgery in many situations. It is assessed that 126,000 surgeries occur annually in the USA, and since 1996 the number of surgeries has risen […]
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6 Must Read Journals on Exercise and Injuries
An injury could be anything from a twisted ankle, sprained wrist, or any other discomfort that affects your performance or ability to train. Numerous journals about exercise and injuries can provide expert advice on how […]
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Interview with Rick Kaselj on Exercise Rehabilitation
Exercise rehabilitation is the process of helping a person improve mobility, strength, and function through the use of exercise. Exercise rehabilitation can be used as part of physiotherapy treatment or with people with specific health […]
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What Rotator Cuff Exercises with a Rolled Up Towel?
I will chat about rotator cuff exercises today and why/when/how to use a towel when performing rotator cuff exercises. When working in a large rehabilitation center, I worked with various physical therapists. They all had […]
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Rotator Cuff Pain with Lateral Raises
If you have any pain in the shoulder, neck, or elbow joint (e.g., tennis elbow), you might be dealing with rotator cuff tendonitis. Rotator cuff tendonitis can be extremely painful and limit your range of […]
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Tim Vagen on Shoulder Injury Exercises
Shoulder injuries happen when someone has done something like skiing, bicycling, or other activity. When you have somebody with a shoulder injury to handle, there’s not much else to do but rest it up so […]
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Foam Rolling for the Piriformis
After I finished presenting Exercise rehabilitation of the Hip at Douglas College, where I go through Piriformis Syndrome. A great question came up about foam rolling for the piriformis, so I wanted to share a […]
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Exercises for Muscular Dystrophy
Muscular Dystrophy refers to a group of diseases that can cause the muscles to weaken and waste away. There are many different types of muscular Dystrophy, but all of them eventually lead to the inability […]