Apr 12, 2021
Social Isolation With the increase of staying indoors and working from home, it also increases the likelihood of social isolation. On one hand, it forces us to be more deliberate and thoughtful in our actions, because we can’t escape into the busyness of the world...
Apr 12, 2021
What is Movement? Locomotion (gait) Locomotion is described as the ability to move from one position to another. Gait, on the other hand, is defined as the style or manner of walking dependent on a complex interplay of major parts of the body systems including the...
Apr 12, 2021
Why is Breathing Important? To breathe is to live. Because breathing is second nature to almost everybody, we often don’t think twice about the quality of our breathing. However, our quality of breathing is directly related to our stress levels and vice versa. It...
Apr 12, 2021
What is Valgus Knee? Valgus knee refers to a medical condition where the knees internally rotate, often touching each other. This is caused by a pronounced hip adduction, internal hip rotation, and pronation of the foot, resulting from under activated glute muscles....
Apr 12, 2021
What is Patellofemoral Tracking Syndrome? Patellofemoral tracking syndrome refers to the medical condition where the kneecap (patella) falls out of alignment. The kneecap is important because it acts as a protective and stabilizing cover for the knee joint, a major...
Apr 6, 2021
The Essence of Metabolism – Overview In order to optimize training, one needs the proper nutrition to sustain health and physical activity. The foods and beverages we consume can give us the energy to do so. We get energy from three main sources (macronutrients):...
