Balloon Breathing

Balloon breathing for respiratory control training.

The Balloon: Your New Clinical Tool

On March 27, 2011, in Lumbar Spine / Core, Therapeutic Methods, Thoracic Spine, by jcubos

Balloons, the diaphragm and intra-abdominal pressure.

The Anticipatory vs. Reactive Core

On February 19, 2011, in Lumbar Spine / Core, Sport Wellness, Therapeutic Methods, by jcubos

A guest post from Julie Wiebe of www.interiorfitness.com

Looking at the Literature: The Stabilizing Role of the Diaphragm

Kolar, P et al. (2010). Stabilizing function of the diaphragm: Dynamic MRI and synchronized spirometric assessment. Journal of Applied Physiology, 109; 1064-1071

Notes from Building the Ultimate Back

With Stuart McGill – November 20 – 21, 2010

Spine Control Symposium: Recap

On November 14, 2010, in Lumbar Spine / Core, by jcubos

In case you missed it.

2010 Spine Control Symposium Recap: Part 2

A recap of the presentations put forth by Paul Hodges and Stuart McGIll

2010 Spine Control Symposium Recap: Part 1

On August 29, 2010, in Continuing Education, Lumbar Spine / Core, Therapeutic Methods, by jcubos

A recap of the presentations put forth by Peter Reeves and Lorimer Moseley

More on the Deep Front Line

From the deep line to breathing, from testing to training.

Dr. Stuart McGill in Toronto

A recent publication by Dr. McGill and an upcoming course hosted by MSK-Plus.

Thinking About Thoughts

Cognitive aspects of treatment of lumbopelvic pain. From the upcoming World Congress on Low Back and Pelvic Pain

Flexion Endurance Testing: V-Sit vs Plank

Comparing the V-sit flexion endurance test vs the front plank test for endurance.

Common Movement Dysfunctions

On April 14, 2010, in Clinical Testing, Injury Prevention, Sports Performance, by jcubos

What to look for when screening and assessing the moving human body.

Optimum Body Mechanics

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

Considerations for minimizing hip and groin injuries in activity and sport

Core Values (NY Times)

On April 2, 2010, in Exercises, Injury Prevention, Lumbar Spine / Core, by jcubos

Dr. Stu McGill demonstrates some “early” phase low back and core rehabilitation exercises.