Blogs
SUCCESS | ABSENCE OF FAILURE
We tend to frame the idea of "success" as the absence of failure but that is often not the case. The true measure of success is the ability to adapt to one's present circumstances. It is the...
STRESS | OVERVIEW
Overview: Stress defined: talk about what stress is: overview and HRV info Stress has always been a part of the human existence, however in society today the shift has been from acute to chronic...
4 COMMON EMOTIONAL STRESS COPING MECHANISMS
When we perceive or detect a threat to ourselves or the environment, our bodies release stress a surge of stress hormones, such as adrenaline and cortisol. This reaction works to prepare us...
STRESS | FIGHT OR FLIGHT TRIGGERS WITH SYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM
Fight or flight triggers with sympathetic nervous system/adrenal Breaking down the play-by-play of the ‘fight or flight’ response and how it relates to our central nervous system can give us a...
STRESS | STRESS AND THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
The immune system: What does it mean to have stress? We know that too much stress is not necessarily good for us, but it is important to fully understand the deep impact that it can have on your...
BIRKIE PREVENTITIVE EXERCISE SERIES | ACHILLES TENDINOPATHY
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...
BIRKIE PREVENTITIVE EXERCISE SERIES | PLANTAR FASCITIIS
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...
DESIGNED TO MOVE | ILIOTIBIAL BAND SYNDROME (ITBS) OR LATERAL KNEE PAIN
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...
BIRKIE PREVENTITIVE EXERCISE SERIES | JUMPER’S KNEE (PATELLA TENDONITIS)
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...
COVID-19 PATIENT / MEMBER SAFETY MESSAGE
At Fluid Health & Fitness, the health and safety of our patients and staff is always our number one priority. With this in mind, we are continuing to closely monitor the COVID-19 (novel...
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