by Cathy Watson | Apr 25, 2017 | Injuries, Muscle Imbalances
Rehabilitating a Grade 1 hamstring strain will respond very favourably to Pilates conditioning due to the lengthening and strengthening components that are present within the Pilates repertoire. This article presents a few exercise options. What is a Grade 1...
by Cathy Watson | Mar 14, 2017 | Injuries, Muscle Imbalances
As wonderful as downhill skiing is, it does come with some risks. One particular injury that can befall a skier is a knee injury. Building a stronger core will help decrease the chances that this happens to you. What does the core have to do with the knees? If your...
by Cathy Watson | Aug 29, 2013 | Injuries
Vernon is the perfect place to live for the active person who loves participating in outdoor activities! The close proximity of the mountains and the water allows for easy access to so many sports. Snowboarding, skiing, mountain biking and running to swimming,...
by Cathy Watson | Aug 31, 2011 | Injuries, Muscle Imbalances
Pronation, or the inside of the foot rolling closer towards the ground, is a necessary part of the normal gait cycle, but when the foot rolls inwards too much, it can cause problems. Flat feet or collapsed arches, terms commonly used to describe this foot...
by Cathy Watson | Jul 7, 2011 | Injuries
Luckily for us Vancouverites, running can be done all year round. However, for either the new runner or the runner who has been increasing their mileage come springtime, a common injury can occur…the dreaded Achilles tendinopathy! The Achilles tendon joins both the...
