Treadmill Running vs Outdoor Running The Q: Is there a difference in how I run outdoors compared to on a treadmill? It was a question from a patient of mine, and certainly with the changing temperatures outdoors, a reasonable one. Before I started studying seriously in this field, it’s also I question I used to […]
This worked out pretty well for Game 5, didn’t it? I thought I’d try it again before Game 6! Last time we talked about core stability and how it can influence swing power. This time, what about running speed? Baseball occasionally depends on “beating out throws to first” — using your speed to put pressure on the […]
The Blue Jays find themselves in a deep hole in Major League Baseball’s ALCS playoff, down 3-1 in the best-of-7 series, so we’ll keep this post short-and-sweet (first pitch at 4:07pm!). Although a number of things need to go right for them to advance to the World Series, baseball is essential a simple game: make […]
Sleep. It is our dream box, our recovery centre, our personal matrix. Sleep is linked to improved memory, more efficient learning, and mood states. Lack of sleep is linked to worsening chronic pain, diminished health outcomes, and poor academic performance. Sleep, clearly, impacts our lives in many significant ways. So how should you make sense […]
Happy World Spine Day! Yes, October 16th is the annual day of the Spine. This year, as part of the Bone and Joint Decade’s Action Week, the focus has been placed squarely on “Your Back at Work”. The idea of having a day designated to a cause like this is three-fold: Increased awareness of spinal […]