Dr Jeff Cubos

Lucky Underwear and Athletic Performance

jcubos — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:03:01 +0000

Several months ago I wrote a five part series about the Psychological Characteristics of Elite Performers and in Part 5 stated that

“athletes of various abilities utilize psychological skills in their attempts to enhance performance, although the consistent practice of highly structured skills are generally displayed by higher performing athletes”.

Similarly, I had also posted about the potential psychological intervention of kinesiology-type taping in sport (click here to refresh your memory) and discussed the potential of a more tangible method of improving performance.

Apparently I am not the only one with such curiosity.

Tara Parker-Pope of the New York Times just wrote a nice piece on lucky underwear and performance. Whether you subscribe to this belief or not, make sure you have a read.

Does Lucky Underwear Improve Athletic Performance

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Chronic Pelvic Pain, Sports, & Something for “the Boys”

jcubos — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:00:10 +0000

A nice review on chronic pelvic pain in sports from Chaitow’s chat.

Here is one of his texts from my Amazon store.

World Congress on Low Back and Pelvic Pain Its over a year away and I’m already getting...
Its Not Always Bursitis: Greater Trochanter Pain Syndrome The use of “Trochanteric Bursitis” as a diagnosis for lateral...
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2010 Spinal Control Symposium – Toronto

jcubos — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:00:34 +0000

August 28, 2010

8:00am – 8:30am Check-in and registration

8:30am – 8:45am Welcome and Introduction – Professor Paul Hodges

8:45am – 9:35am Professor Stu McGill

Opinions on the links between back pain and motor control: The disconnect between clinical practice and research

9:35am– 10:25am Dr. Lorimer Moseley

Talk title TBC

10:25am – 10:40am Morning Coffee Break

10:40am – 11:30am Professor Paul Hodges

Motor control changes in spinal pain: effects mechanisms and efficacy of interventions.

11:30am – 12:20pm Associate Professor Peter N. Reeves

Spine Stability: the six blind men and the elephant

12:20pm – 1:00pm Lunch

1:00pm – 2:00pm Clinical Update – Professor Paul Hodges

Emerging trends in exercise management of spinal pain

2:00pm – 2:30pm Symposium Update

Panel discussion on areas of convergence and divergence

2:30pm – 3:00pm Question and answer session.

3:00pm Symposium Close

Dr. Stuart McGill in Toronto A recent publication by Dr. McGill and an upcoming course...
Thinking About Thoughts Cognitive aspects of treatment of lumbopelvic pain. From the upcoming...
Dr. Richards on Biomechanics & Stretching A lecture by one of my university professors and mentors...

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Non-Specific Low Back Pain

jcubos — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:00:28 +0000

Diagnosis: Non-specific Low Back Pain.

Interpretation: Inadequate assessment.

Comment away!

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TRX & Kettlebell… Don’t judge a book by its cover

jcubos — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:00:14 +0000

I have to admit. When I first heard that Fitness Anywere was coming out with a new Kettlebell/TRX dvd, the first word that immediately entered my head was “shenanigans”.

Having watched the following video, it looks like they actually DON’T combine the two exercises together. I’m glad. I’m a fan of both, just not a fan of shenanigans. I do wan’t to add, however, that not all exercises need to be on the TRX (i.e. the squat: why regress an exercise?)

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Don’t Forget to Read the Comments Section

jcubos — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:00:08 +0000

Here are a few EXCELLENT blog posts that also contain great discussions in their respective comments sections. Have a look!

NSCA National Convention Review by Patrick Ward

Interview With Carl Valle by Bret Contreras

Distance Running – Is It Healthy? by Mike Robertson

The Best Postural Stretch by Mike Reinold

Deep Thoughts Some good reads that I have come across in the...
More on the Deep Front Line From the deep line to breathing, from testing to training....
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I Say PotAYto, You Say PotAHto: A debate on low back pain and rehabilitation

jcubos — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:00:20 +0000

If you’re involved in low back rehabilitation in any way, you HAVE to read this thread from SomaSimple.com (just click on the link).

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Protect Your Dreams

jcubos — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 01:45:39 +0000

Whether you are an athlete, strength coach, therapist, or all around good guy/girl…Protect Your Dreams!

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More Research Reviews

jcubos — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:00:14 +0000

Does post exercise massage improve blood flow and reduce lactic acid? by Bill White, ATC

Functional rehabilitation of chronic ankle instability effective by Phil Page, PhD PT ATC

Platelet-rich plasma for muscle injuries by Alex Hutchinson, PhD

Two great studies on muscle cramps by Joe Przytula, ATC

Rotator Cuff EMG During Daily Activities by Mike Reinold, DPT ATC

Rotator Cuff Tears: Predictive Factors for Management This review was recently posted on ResearchReviewService.com and integrated the...
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What Is Really Up With Those Sneakers?

jcubos — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 19:28:10 +0000

Thanks goes out to Geralyn Coopersmith for your contribution to this video

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