Ian Groskleg - BPHE, CAT C., CSCS.

02/01/2024

90/2000 ... From February 1 to 23, challenge yourself to complete 2,000 push-ups - (It's around 90 per day) representing the 20% of Canadians who will experience a mental illness each year.

01/24/2024

The forces that go through the knee are significant and play a crucial role in its function and health. During normal walking, forces transmitted across the knee joint range between 2 and 3 times the body weight. Research has shown that knee joint forces during running can be up to 6 times a person's body weight for patellofemoral forces and up to 10 times body weight for tibiofemoral joint forces.

01/10/2024

Gluteal tendinopathy is a type of tendon disorder that affects the hips and buttocks area. It causes the tendon tissue to break down or deteriorate, leading to chronic hip pain, which can affect mobility and quality of life. The condition primarily affects the tendons that connect to the buttocks muscles, including the gluteus maximus, medius, and minimus.

12/22/2023

12/18/2023

Preserving strength, endurance, and mobility is central to maintaining a high quality of life and independence in any community. The findings of this study contribute to a growing field of research testing exercise as a nonpharmacologic gerotherapeutic approach to prevent, delay, or attenuate functional decline and chronic disease.

11/27/2023

Simplicity is often perceived as unattractive and unremarkable, but it represents elegance and complexity. As Leonardo da Vinci said, "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." Embracing simplicity can lead to clear goals, focused actions, reduced clutter, and decreased stress, ultimately providing peace, tranquility, and more time for other important aspects of life. With injury rehabilitation, simplicity is linked to making tasks easy to understand, avoiding excessive detail, and sticking to the point. Embracing simplicity can lead to more effective focus on fewer tasks, rather than attempting to manage too much at once, ultimately improving efficiency.

11/01/2023

Cold plunge support duck has got your back!

10/31/2023

Happy Spooky Season. Keep an eye out for ghosts and goblins while out on the road.

10/24/2023

We need at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity per week, spread out over at least 3 days per week. This can be broken down into 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per day, 5 days per week. Additionally, adults should do muscle-strengthening activities that work all major muscle groups on at least 2 days per week. It is important to note that these guidelines are general recommendations and may need to be adjusted based on individual health conditions and fitness goals.

10/16/2023

Knee pain is a common issue that affects people of all ages. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including acute injury, overuse, and medical conditions such as arthritis, gout, and infection. The location and severity of knee pain will vary depending on the cause of the problem.

10/10/2023

It is important to note that self-management strategies may vary depending on the individual and their specific condition. Certified Athletic Therapists educate patients on self-management techniques and refer them to appropriate resources. Additionally, forming a positive patient-clinician relationship can be beneficial in promoting effective self-management of chronic pain.

10/05/2023

Instead of trying to maintain a perfect posture, we should be trying to avoid prolonged postures. The quote I like most is “the best posture is your next posture”. There's a widely held belief that sitting and maintaining a neutral posture is effective in preventing or treating pain.