Training Anti-Extension
In the last post, we discussed what comprises our ‘core’ and its primary functions, ending with how I thought it would be more beneficial for athletes, both competitive and recreational, to train anti-extension and anti-rotation. This is important for a few reasons. A properly functioning core allows the rest of our body to move in […]
Defining Core Stability
Core stability is a term that you may have heard before, it’s certainly becoming more popular in the same way that “functional movement”, “functional exercise” and “movement patterns” have become more popular in the past few years. The problem is that “core stability”, like the other terms I listed, is a little ambiguous; so, two […]
A Therapist’s Perspective On Living With Diabetes
November is one of my favorite months of the year. It’s the month of Thanksgiving (my favorite holiday), less than 5 weeks from Christmas, and 6 weeks from a new year. While this will be my 40th year of celebrating November, it will be my first year celebrating National Diabetes Awareness month as a new member […]
What You Actually Need To Know About Your Health Insurance
Health insurance, I know, not the most captivating topic (unless you’re a type A, knowledge-seeking nerd like myself). However, if you can stick with me, I will share with you 3 key factors to better understanding your coverage. If you’re on the fence about sticking around, you should know, The Partnership for Clear Health Communication predicts that […]
National PT Month….. How a Physical Therapist Saved My Life
Welcome to fall! The days are getting shorter, the weather is getting colder and Notre Dame is in the top ten. It is also National Physical Therapy Month. Instead of talking about how much I love this profession, I want to tell a story about how physical therapy and a physical therapist saved my life. […]
My $200 Home Gym
I really enjoy endurance sports because they don’t require much equipment* *Apart from the initial bike purchase. Followed by the second bike purchase which is always an upgrade and then all of the cycling jerseys, a helmet, sunglasses, shoes, a bike computer, an indoor trainer and a Zwift membership.” Like I said, you can just lace […]
Adventure Racing? What’s that? Part 3- Race Reflection
Well the race is over and oh, what a race it was! No Sleep Adventures truly never disappoints. Every year they put together a challenging and fun course. Overall there were a total of 35 checkpoints and 5 transition areas. They had an extremely competitive field of racers this year with eleven teams clearing the […]
Adventure Racing? Whats that? Part 2- Training
Now that you have a little background on adventure racing, lets talk training. One thing I love about this type of racing is, like a triathlon, you have multiple disciplines to keep you busy, and you can mix it up. Most adventure racers focus on mountain biking because this is what you do for the […]
Neck Pain: Exercises YOU can do to relieve pain.
We all have slept on a couch or on a bed that wasn’t ours and awoke to a stiff neck for no reason. For most of us, we stretch, move around a bit, and in an hour or two life is good. Now imagine neck pain being your normal every day. Imagine waking up in […]
Adventure racing? What’s that? Part 1
“Adventure racing? What’s that?” This is the basic response I hear almost every time I mention adventure racing. For such a fun, competitive, and unique activity, far too few people know about this great sport. The quick response I usually give is “it’s like a big scavenger hunt for adults”. If this has your attention, […]