Many athletic movements, such as running, jumping, and cutting are inherently unstable and require neuromuscular control to maintain stability and improve performance. A system with poor neuromuscular stability cannot be controlled properly and at some point, will become unstable. Consequently, impaired ‘core’ proprioception may lead to impaired neuromuscular control of the hips, which in turn … Continue reading The Importance of Jump Training to Prevent Knee Injury
A question to pose…is there a time when we should stop drinking caffeine throughout our day in order to allow ourselves to have the best quality sleep? The answer might surprise (and disappoint) many of us! If you rely on caffeine throughout your day I would recommend you stop reading now… In an article published … Continue reading When to Stop Drinking Caffeine… say it isn’t so!
Chronic musculoskeletal disorders are a prevalent and costly global health issue. While the “old-school” way of addressing chronic pain may have been finding exercises and activities which do not elicit any discomfort or pain, a newer form of exercise therapy focused on loading and resistance programs which temporarily (key word) aggravate a client’s symptoms has … Continue reading Should exercises be painful in the presence of chronic pain?
We often get asked, "what's the difference in dry needling vs acupuncture?" Dry needling is a skilled technique using filiform needles to penetrate the skin &/or underlying tissues to affect change in the body structures and functions for the evaluation and management of neuromusculoskeletal conditions, pain, movement impairments and disability. Conversely, acupuncture is a part … Continue reading Dry Needling vs Acupuncture: What’s the Difference?
Whoever said, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me," apparently never encountered a healthcare service or provider that addressed their concerns with negative, pain-related words. While sticks and stones may cause more physical harm, research has proven that words can significantly impact how we perceive pain. Imagine sitting in … Continue reading How Words Impact Our Perception of Pain
Post Basketball Season Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is one of the most common forms of knee pain in individuals under the age of 40. It accounts for nearly 30% of all injuries seen in sports medicine clinics and are attributed to individuals who participate in a heavy plyometric activity such as basketball and volleyball. At … Continue reading Knee Pain Recovery
