Comparing the V-sit flexion endurance test vs the front plank test for endurance.
Optimum Body Mechanics
On April 11, 2010,
in Clinical Testing, Exercises, Injury Prevention, Knee, Lower Extremity, Lumbar Spine / Core, Shoulder, Sports Performance,
by jcubos
A brief summary of maximizing Optimum Body Mechanics in activity and sport. This post is a follow up to my interactive event with Lululemon West Edmonton
Minimizing Hip & Groin Injuries
On April 7, 2010,
in Clinical Testing, Hockey, Injury Prevention, Lower Extremity, Lumbar Spine / Core,
by jcubos
Considerations for minimizing hip and groin injuries in activity and sport
Dr. Stu McGill demonstrates some “early” phase low back and core rehabilitation exercises.
Low Back Disorders
On March 19, 2010,
in Book Reviews, Lumbar Spine / Core,
by jcubos
An oldie, but a goodie. A review of McGill’s 1st edition!
More On the Core
On March 17, 2010,
in Lumbar Spine / Core, Sports Performance,
by jcubos
A good read from the Wall Street Journal
A healthy debate
“What are the best core exercises in your opinion?”
On March 12, 2010,
in Exercises, Lumbar Spine / Core,
by jcubos
I was JUST asked this question on facebook, click to see my response
How the “On Your Butt” Lifestyle Can Affect Your Low Back
On March 4, 2010,
in Lumbar Spine / Core,
by jcubos
Findings from a study recently published in The Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics.
The Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies recently published an article by Eyal Lederman: The Myth of Core Stability. The following information is a summary of Lederman’s conclusions.
Another snippet of “Amateur Month” at your local gym.
Do You See What I See?
On December 24, 2009,
in Clinical Testing, Exercises, Lower Extremity, Lumbar Spine / Core, Therapeutic Methods,
by jcubos
Here is a 29 year old female massage therapist. Her goal is to be able to run 21K by next April. She currently runs 3 times per week of varying distances and had reached 11K earlier this week.
A recent study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, examined the electromyographic activity (EMG) of various muscles during the squat exercise when performed using the Smith machine as well as using free weights. This was performed as a follow up to a 2005 study by Anderson and Behm that demonstrated higher EMG activity of the quadriceps muscles during the Smith Machine squat.
Jumping Rope: A triathlete’s off season secret weapon?
On December 10, 2009,
in Lower Extremity, Lumbar Spine / Core, Shoulder, Sports Performance, Upper Extremity,
by jcubos
As I was jumping rope in between workouts yesterday (thats obviously not me in the picture by the way), I came to the revelation that this exercise may just be the secret weapon many triathletes are looking for to add to their arsenal this off season. Let me tell you why: POSTURE: In order to [...]
Hinging
On October 24, 2009,
in Lumbar Spine / Core,
by jcubos
Have you ever worked with an athlete that just can’t get her hips to hinge? You know, as soon as she squats down to 70-80 degrees, her neutral spine collapses? You’ve tried giving her the toilet seat analogy and you’ve embarassingly had her “spread out” on all fours but she still tucks their butt underneath? [...]
