Biomechanics

Long-haul truckers are at risk of developing back pain and discomfort due to the prolonged periods of sitting and lack of movement involved in their job. The reality is that truckers spend lots of...

Workout mistakes and myths are everywhere you look - you only have to consult Reddit or bodybuilding forums to find people peddling misinformation. That said, three of the most common misconceptions...

Another very common overuse injury found in athletes like runners and cross country skiers is achilles tendinopathy. It is estimated that the annual incidence of achilles tendinopathy is 7-9% and...

One of the most common overuse injuries of the foot found in athletes like runners and cross country skiers is plantar fasciitis. It is estimated that over 2 million Americans are affected by this...

ILIOTIBIAL PAIN SYNDROME (ITBS) One more very common overuse injury of the knee is a condition referred to as IT Band. This pain is usually felt along the outside of the knee with repetitive...

More formally known as patellar tendinopathy. This is a painful condition of the knee, most often related to activities involving repeated and forceful knee flexion and extension, such as jumping as...

Traditionally, an overuse injury refers to an injury or pain cycle present in the absence of a clearly defined and identifiable traumatic cause. Furthermore, the term “overuse” is somewhat of a...

The Trunk and the Core The trunk or thoracic region of the spine and rib cage is a commonly misunderstood area of the body.  It must be mobile enough to allow for breathing (respiration) while at...

What is Dizziness and Vertigo? Dizziness is defined as an unpleasant disturbance of spatial orientation. Vertigo is a type of dizziness related to the perception of movement of either one’s own...

What is Mobility? Mobility is defined as the ability to actively move a limb through its full range of motion. Often confused, the term Flexibility on the other hand is defined as the ability of a...

What is the Zone of Apposition?  The Zone of Apposition is defined as the area of attachment between the diaphragm directly behind the inner aspect of the lower chest wall and rib cage. This area is...