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...
View ArticleReducing 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.)
View ArticlePower 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...
View ArticleAnkle Conditioning For Pointe Work
In this video blog, you will see a demonstration of how the reformer can be a useful tool to build strength and endurance in the foot and ankle. Pointe work requires strength and stability, and an...
View ArticleHow to return to activity after COVID?
I had big fitness plans for this summer that involved logging some serious KMs on my bike. May and June were great months of building base until I got sick with COVID and it knocked me down for a good...
View ArticleGolf warm-up and cool-down tips.
With the golf season coming to an end and many of us eager to fit in as many rounds as possible before putting our clubs away for the winter, it’s important that we take care of our bodies to avoid...
View ArticleDancer tips for returning to the studio.
School is in session which means it is time to head back to the dance studio! The start of the dance season is a very exciting time, but jumping back in too quickly can predispose dancers to injuries....
View ArticleStart of the Golf Season
The golf season is finally upon us and that means it’s time to start hitting the fairways! With this in mind, we want to ensure that our bodies are ready to perform at their best while minimizing the...
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