More Tight Hip Flexor Compensations

In the previous hip flexor post we talked about how the tight hip flexor inhibits the gluteus maximus and increased lumbar extension and hamstring activity to compensate.  There are also several other compensatory problems that occur from the tight hip flexor.  Remember that most people have tight hip flexors due to sitting, driving, sleeping in [...]

Super Foods

 

By Catherine Lewis, AHJ Editor – Published: June 10, 2008
 

Have you ever heard the term “super-foods”? In keeping with other “supers” such as Superman, super powers and super human, it would seem that super-foods would be something that could help you – definitely not hurt you. They certainly are part of one of the most talked about [...]

Benefits of Micro-Algae

Certain algae, especially the micro-algae spirulina and chlorella contain more chlorophyl than any other foods, and their chlorophyl content can be more than double depending on their growing conditions.  These aquatic plants are the most accepted and best known micro-algae at this time.  These primitive organisms were among the first life forms.  In blue green [...]

Foot/Ankle Injury? Work Around It.

A strained muscle, sprained ankle or foot injury can make even the most motivated exerciser feel discouraged when it comes to working out.
But being injured doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t exercise, says Colleen Greene, wellness coordinator with MFit, the University of Michigan Health System’s health promotion division. By speaking with an expert and finding a [...]

Sports Concussions

          
Concussions can happen to any athlete—male or female—in any sport. Concussions are a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI), caused by a blow or jolt to the head that can range from mild to severe and can disrupt the way the brain normally works.  

A concussion can occur when an athlete receives [...]

Top 10 Nutrition Myths Dispelled

Posted by sandco on November 19, 2007

Don’t drink alcohol. Take vitamins. Avoid eating eggs. We’ve heard these pieces of nutritional advice for years – but are they accurate?
Not necessarily, say two exercise physiologists who presented at the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) 11th-annual Health & Fitness Summit & Exposition in Dallas, Texas. Wendy Repovich, Ph.D., [...]

The Real Life Function of the Hamstring

Most anatomy classes teach that the hamstrings flex the knee.  Based on this many people train and strengthen the hamstrings using a leg curl machine either sitting or laying on their stomach.  If we stop and look at the body function in various activity you will see that rarely ever are people sitting or laying [...]

Get Your Butt To “Bark”!

OK, since I enjoy talking about function and biomechanics lets talk about how to turn on your butt!  Thought that might get someones attention.  Any way, the Gluteal/hip/ butt muscles are the “powerhouse” muscles.  We call them the big house or the cannon.  The first thing to do before “shooting” the cannon is to “load” [...]

Ladder Drills For Fast Hands

Ladders arent just for climbing.  Great for fitness, sport, youth training and just plain fun for anyone.  Variety is the spice of everything.  Keep your workouts fresh.  These could be done as workout by itself or maybe do 1 pattern between sets of lower body exercise and do the leg patterns [...]

Getting Hip To the Elbow

Medial elbow pain known as “golfers” elbow and lateral elbow pain known as “tennis” elbow can be quite painful and debilitating.  Most people complain of difficulty with gripping and twisting activities and can make lifting difficult.  Numerous modalities can help this condition such as rest, ice, electrical stimulation, stretches and iontophoresis.  While treating these conditions [...]