Female Athlete
Joint Pain in Perimenopause – a guide for athletic women
Why does my elbow hurt all the time? My complaints of right elbow pain gradually started with arm workouts at the gym. There was no ...
Female Athlete
Gluteal Tendinopathy – when stretching doesn’t help.
Lateral hip pain that won’t go away no matter how much you stretch? Keep reading. Gluteal tendinopathy is the primary source of lateral hip pain ...
Diastasis
Gestational Diabetes risk factor for Diastasis Recti
Diastasis Recti (DRA) is normal neurophsyiological process that occurs in pregnancy. The linea alba widens as the baby grows. It’s a beautiful adaptation. For some ...
Diastasis
Diastasis – Stop log rolling!
Stop Log Rolling! Your Rectus abdominis muscles aren’t injured but they may be weak. Strengthening them will NOT make DRA worse. If you have been ...
Female Athlete
Numerous Benefits of Creatine- beyond getting jacked
What is Creatine? Creatine is a naturally occurring amino acid in the body. It is produced by the liver, pancreas and kidneys at about 1 ...
Strength training
Keep strength training through menopause
WOMEN ARE STRONG! The performances of women weightlifters have improved over the last 25 yr and even more drastically in the last 5 years! ...
Physical Therapy
Best self management for ankle sprain
Ankle sprains occur at the most inopportune moments! A week before he was to compete at the California State high jump track meet, my ...
Lifestyle
Remedy for a good night’s sleep
Sleep Health Optimizing your sleep hygiene is a great measure to take and can lead to a plethora of health benefits. The information on sleep health ...
Persistent pain
Tendon(itis) – rest isn’t always best
Tendon issues are tricky. The progress can be slow and frustrating. In athletes, the most common tendinopathies occur at the Achilles tendon, and Patella ...
The Connected Breath
Best way to practice slow breathing
Last month I had the pleasure of creating a breathwork course for Marriage 365. I taught on a daily breath practice, a breathing practice for ...
