More On the Core

On March 17, 2010, in Lumbar Spine / Core, Sports Performance, by jcubos

A good read from the Wall Street Journal

“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

Core Stability: Is it all a myth?

On January 21, 2010, in Exercises, Lumbar Spine / Core, Therapeutic Methods, by jcubos

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.

Turning Ineffective into Effective

On January 7, 2010, in Exercises, Fitness, Lumbar Spine / Core, by jcubos

Another snippet of “Amateur Month” at your local gym.

Do You See What I See?

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.

Step Away From the Smith Machine!

On December 22, 2009, in Exercises, Knee, Lumbar Spine / Core, Sports Performance, by jcubos

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.

Last Minute Gifts to Buy for…..Yourself: The Grid

On December 14, 2009, in Sports Performance, Therapeutic Methods, by jcubos

With Christmas rapidly approaching and shopping days swiftly diminishing, many of you may be looking for last minute gifts to reward yourself with (no need to be ashamed, we all do it!). Therefore, over the next couple of days, I will be profiling several items that may contribute (either directly or indirectly) to sports health [...]

Jumping Rope: A triathlete’s off season secret weapon?

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 [...]

Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization

On November 16, 2009, in Clinical Testing, Continuing Education, Therapeutic Methods, by jcubos

a manual therapeutic approach, based on developmental kinesiology and aimed at activating the “Integrated Stabilizing System” for the purpose of improving function This “method” of manual therapy originates from the Rehabilitation Prague School and can be indirectly linked to one of the pioneers of manual therapy, Vladimir Janda. Some of you may view this approach to therapeutic [...]