Power In Leg Extensions
As dancers, we want to achieve efficiency in movement, and an aesthetic of effortless motion. The demands of choreography require control, precision, ability to move in variable ways, and quite often powerful force and use of our legs....
Reducing Falls with Exercise
1 in 3 healthy adults in Canada over the age of 65 will fall once per year. The rates are higher for those over 75 years old and those with neurological conditions (Parkinson’s, MS, stroke, etc.)...
Ankle Sprains in Volleyball Athletes
An ankle sprain occurs when you roll your ankle, typically towards the outside, resulting in damage to one or more ligaments of the ankle. The most common ligament injured with an ankle sprain is the Anterior Talofibular Ligament (ATFL)....
Optimizing Strength in the Sauté
One of the greatest benefits of training on the reformer is being able to change the position that the body is receiving load in. In standing positions, we are loading the body with greater force than if we are in supine (lying flat on our backs). ...
Patellar Tendinopathy in Volleyball Athletes
Patellar tendinopathy is an over-use and over-load injury to the patellar tendon. The patellar tendon is connected to the quadriceps muscle and is important for extension of the knee. This is critical for movements like blocking and spike approaches....
COVID-19 in the New year
The new year is here and unfortunately so is the Omicron variant of COVID-19. The number of COVID-19 positive cases is rising in Ontario and it is important for us to know what to look out for, how to prevent us and our families form catching COVID-19, and how we can treat COVID-19 effectively from home. ...
Treat Your Injuries with PEACE and LOVE
After experiencing an acute injury such as an ankle sprain, we often think to apply ice, take anti-inflammatories, and hope for a quick recovery. ...
To Stretch or Not To Stretch?
Stretching in active ways can help create better joint mobility and healthy muscle tone, however we need to know when stretching is helpful and when it is not....
Fascia Needs Variety so Try Something New!
Our fascial systems are interwoven throughout our muscles, tendons, bones, and ligaments. This collagenous tissue supports our bony and muscular structures and holds us up...
Moving for Mental Health
As we are re-emerging back to pre-pandemic life, some of us might be feeling the effects of social isolation in our bodies and our minds. ...