It’s surprising (and amazing) how many people have a foam roller these days. Foam rolling is a great way to massage the tight, tender, and overactive muscles. If you do have a roller, here are some strengthening exercises you can do with it as well! With the foam roller …
Foot Pain and Plantar Fasciatis: Leg Exercises
Welcome to our Part 3 of 4 blog posts in the “Foot Pain and Plantar Fasciatis” series – Leg Exercises and Stretches In today’s video, we go over single leg exercises and stretches have been pivotal in helping people overcome their pain. The message I really want to get across …
Foot Pain and Plantar Fasciatis: Proper Walking Posture
Welcome to our Part 1 of 4 blog posts in the “Foot Pain and Plantar Fasciatis” series – Proper Walking Posture (Gait Cycle) In our experience working with clients for over 10 years, we have found trends in causes and treatment of many types of foot pain and heel …
4 Progressions to one of the ‘Big 3’ Core Exercises
Core strengthening exercises have definitely evolved from 20 years ago. Gone are the days where lying down leg raises and sit ups are the best core exercises. Dr. Stuart McGill the world renowned Professor of Kinesiology at the University of Waterloo is one of the World’s experts on spine biomechanics. …
Great Full Body Stretch (the assisted version)!
If you saw our post on the Great Full Body Stretch to target areas you are likely missing we hope you got to try it out. We have had some people comment and tell us they are unable to get into the starting position of this stretch. I hear ya!!! …
Great Full Body Stretch to target areas you may be missing
“I’m particularly a fan of a supported side bend stretch as it makes the side bend manageable for people of varying degrees of flexibility.” – Asma Video Below While there are numerous stretches to maintain an ache-free body, chances are you may be missing out on some key positions that …
How Joint Health Affects our Lives (Part 1 of 2 video)
Our team of Kinesiologists would like to share with you, the affect that your Joint Health has on your entire life In lieu of Kinesiology Week (Nov 12-18 2018) we’ve put ALL the hours of constant fitness and rehabilitation education we do as a team…into an 8 MINUTE VIDEO. We’ve …
How Fascial Stretch Therapy helps neck and shoulder tension
With all the sitting, driving, and computer work we do these days, our neck and shoulders lose mobility. Imagine hours of being stationary, and then imagine attempting to do daily activities such as housework or taking care of the kids, or whatever it is that you do on daily basis. …
ICBC Claim: What is a Direction to Pay?
Our commitment is to provide excellent Active Rehabilitation to people in need. In the event ICBC does not fund Active Rehabilitation sessions, the client is responsible to pay for their own treatment. Sometimes, it is a financial strain for clients to make the per session payments upfront despite how much …
4 Best Stretches for Low Back Pain
Article by: Asma Kassam, Burnaby Vancouver Kinesiologist/Personal Trainer specializing in Fitness and Active Rehab – back pain Low back pain can occur for a number of reasons such as a specific injury or condition or general causes such as sitting with poor posture, weak core muscles, tight hip flexors, weak …
10 Best Arm Exercises
Here are the Top 10 Best Shoulder and Arm (Bicep, Tricep) Exercises you can do either at home using resistance bands. This is one piece of equipment I think all fitness centres should provide. The benefits provided by resistance bands can not only match those of free weights but also exceeds the …
Exercises To Tone Arms
Arms are like the cover of a book: if the cover of the book is attractive, the book instantly becomes more appealing. The author/artist of the book feels confident and proud of his masterpiece and rightfully so. Though I strongly believe in being fit and healthy from the inside first, …