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 better understanding of what we can do to better regulate stress and its...

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 entire body.   Stress – A review: Stress is a state of mental or...

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 occurs most frequently in the athletic population of 30-50 year olds....

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 each year and up to 10% of individuals experience this nagging heel...