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Why do you keep rolling or spraining your ankles?

Why do you keep rolling or spraining your ankles?

by Carla Robbins | Oct 20, 2024 | Injuries, Strength Training

Quick Navigation Introduction Understanding Repeated Ankle Injuries Why Traditional Rehabilitation Often Fails Why We Don’t Recommend Ankle Bracing Personal Anecdote The Role of Foot and Ankle Strengthening How to Prevent Future Ankle Sprains Conclusion...
Should You Train With Some Shoulder Pain?

Should You Train With Some Shoulder Pain?

by Carla Robbins | Sep 12, 2024 | Exercise Physiology, Injuries, Strength Training

Incidence of Shoulder Pain Ever had a shoulder injury that concerned you – so you demanded an ultrasound, X-ray or MRI to figure out why things were pinching and bugging you so much?Based on the shoulder survey we put out a few weeks ago, at least 10% of our...
Achilles Ruptures on the Rise

Achilles Ruptures on the Rise

by Carla Robbins | Aug 7, 2024 | Exercise Physiology, Injuries, Opinion, Running, Strength Training

Quick Navigation Introduction Distribution of Achilles Tendon Ruptures over the NFL Season Decrease the incidence of these injuries Final Thoughts Achilles Ruptures on the Rise Achilles ruptures have become a growing concern in the world of sports, with an increasing...
Why won’t my achilles pain go away? Ideas for tackling chronic achilles pain

Why won’t my achilles pain go away? Ideas for tackling chronic achilles pain

by Carla Robbins | Apr 4, 2024 | Exercise Physiology, Injuries, Strength Training

Quick Navigation Introduction Steps to Take in your Goal Setting Process Types of Goals How do you know if your goals are achievable? What happens if you fail? You’ve created your plan…What now? Why won’t my achilles pain go away? Whether...
What is pronation and what should you do about it?

What is pronation and what should you do about it?

by Carla Robbins | Sep 14, 2023 | Exercise Physiology, Injuries, Running, Strength Training

Introduction to Foot Function If you’ve been following us over the past 3 years, you may have noticed that we have started to incorporate a lot more foot, arch, and lower limb strengthening exercises. Do this quick test to illustrate a point we make often. Try...
What’s wrong with the cue, “Shoulders Down and Back”? (Powerful Images to support)

What’s wrong with the cue, “Shoulders Down and Back”? (Powerful Images to support)

by Carla Robbins | Jun 19, 2022 | Injuries, Opinion

Introduction   If you’ve heard the cue “shoulders down and back”, congratulations, you have not been living under a rock for the past 50 years. I’ll admit, this used to be something I cued to many clients.  This cue is often given as a reminder for proper posture...
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