Stuart McGill in England

On May 6, 2011, in Continuing Education, Lumbar Spine / Core, by jcubos

Manchester England – June 11-12th, 2011

Movement Patterns of the Lumbar Spine and Sacrum During the Back Squat

On February 9, 2011, in Exercises, Fitness, Lumbar Spine / Core, by jcubos

McKean MR et al. (2010). The lumbar and sacrum movement pattern during the back squat exercise. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 24(10); 2731-2741

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

Dr. Richards on Biomechanics & Stretching

A lecture by one of my university professors and mentors on biomechanics and stretching.

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

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

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.

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!

“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.

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.

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? [...]