To follow up my previous post on lumbar disc herniation’s in hockey players, I thought it would only be fitting to talk about another common lower back injury in hockey players, which is spondylolysis. While not as common as lumbar disc herniation’s in hockey players, spondylolysis is still an injury that is relatively common and can cause
I was once a hockey player. I played the game for over a decade and many of those years at a competitive level. To this day, I still play, but only at a recreational level. I gave up chasing the dream many years ago to pursue an education in Exercise Science. Shortly after giving up playing
You’ve probably heard the phrase “ass to grass” before when speaking with a local gym enthusiast, personal trainer or even read it in a fitness magazine. It’s a common phrase that many people may use when referring to a deep squat depth. Many people believe that a “true” squat involves squatting all the way to the
In today’s new post, we’re talking about the importance of practicing proper lifting mechanics for the purpose of preventing lower back injuries. Many people in today’s society are not aware of their form when they bend over to pick up or lift something from the ground. Often, what you will see is that people tend
Here is a quick little tip for any of you strength coaches, physical therapists, doctors or just anyone in general for that matter! Identifying the Problem from all Factors Have you ever had an injury or an athlete come to you with injury, whether that’s a hamstring tear, patella issue, or back pain? One thing
Hey Folks! Quick little tip and post today! “Avoid Activites, Movements or Motions that Cause Pain or any significant Discomfort.” If your anyone that is suffering from an injury, it’s important that you avoid any movements or motions that cause pain or make things worse. Now, this may seem pretty basic or simple, but lots
