Methods to Enhance Motor Skill Learning

On February 7, 2011, in Continuing Education, Fitness, Sports Performance, Therapeutic Methods, by jcubos

Influential factors for motor skill learning and performance. For the coach, trainer, rehabilitation professional, fitness instructor, and sport scientist.

Looking at the Literature: Cryotherapy for Muscle Weakness Following Joint Injury

On January 11, 2011, in Therapeutic Methods, by jcubos

Pre-rehabilitative icing to enhance muscle activation.

Blaming the system

On December 5, 2010, in Fitness, Injury Prevention, Sports Performance, by jcubos

Are we pointing our finger in the right direction?

Muscle Imbalances Revealed: Mike Robertson

Part 3 of my review of Rick Kaselj’s Muscle Imbalances Revealed.

Muscle Imbalances Revealed: Eric Beard

Part 2 of my review of Rick Kaselj’s Muscle Imbalances Revealed.

Muscle Imbalances Revealed: Bill Hartman

On October 28, 2010, in Continuing Education, Exercises, Fitness, Injury Prevention, by jcubos

Part 1 of my review of Rick Kaselj’s Muscle Imbalances Revealed.

Dr. Stuart McGill in Toronto

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

Ultimate Hockey Development

A new site for coaches, trainers, medical professionals, and hockey dads!

The 6 Minute Swim Prep

A 6 minute swim prep using the Grid by Trigger Point Performance

The 6 Minute Run Prep

A 6 minute run prep using the Grid by Trigger Point Performance

Athletic Recovery

On April 3, 2010, in Injury Prevention, Sport Wellness, Therapeutic Methods, by jcubos

Useful links for Athletic Recovery

Optimal Shoulder Performance

The new DVD & Manual by Mike Reinold and Eric Cressey

Final Sports Rehab to Sports Performance Teleseminar

On March 24, 2010, in Continuing Education, Sports Performance, by jcubos

Tonight’s guest will be Strength Coach, Eric Cressey.

More On the Core

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

A good read from the Wall Street Journal

Going Back to School

Lacing up your shoes for someone whom you’ve never met, and completely subjecting yourself back into the role of a “student”

Olympic Lifting is a Privilege

On February 5, 2010, in Exercises, Sports Performance, by jcubos

NOT A RIGHT! Because the only thing you’re entitled to is sustaining an injury.

Core Performance Endurance

On January 13, 2010, in Book Reviews, Running, Sports Performance, Triathlon, by jcubos

Core Performance Endurance, co-authored by one of the pioneers of “functional training”, Mark Verstegen, is a book written primarily for the endurance demographic with an objective of improving performance and avoiding injuries. The foundation of this text lies in Verstegen’s first book, Core Performance, but expands further based on the consideration of the typical high-volume and -intensity training programs of endurance athletes.