The Hip Joint: a movement clinic

05/18/2019

occurs when an has been repeatedly stressed by training to the point where rest is no longer adequate to allow for recovery.
🔥If sufficient rest is not included in a training program, then regeneration cannot occur and performance will actually plateau.
🔥If this imbalance between excess training and inadequate rest persists, then performance may even decline.
🔥Athletes and coaches may also describe this as “burnout” or “staleness” or as a result of going “too hard, too fast, too often.”

05/16/2019

is a common cause of . It occurs when there is of tendons or bursa. The pain is often caused by irritation of nearby nerves adjacent to the compressed structure. Overhead activity of the shoulder, especially repeated activity, is a risk factor for shoulder impingement. can cause irritation of the shoulder depending on where the pole sits during the .

05/09/2019

The is made up of four that help move and stabilize the joint. Damage to any or all of the four muscles and the that attach these muscles to bone can occur because of acute injury, chronic overuse, or gradual aging. This damage can cause significant pain and disability with decreased range of motion and use of the shoulder joint.

05/08/2019

Neck pain is a common problem with many possible causes. Poor posture, hunching over a computer, arthritis, whiplash and muscle strain from simple things like reading in bed or grinding your teeth can all trigger neck pain.

04/17/2019

Inflammation accumulates inside a joint to protect it from repetitive strain and strenuous movements limiting how much the joint is able to move.

04/17/2019

Acupuncture is a precise nerve stimulation technique derived from Traditional Chinese Medicine using current knowledge of anatomy , physiology and pathology

04/17/2019

Flavio is a specialists in manipulation and mobilization for the treatment of soft tissue injuries.He works to alleviate the discomfort associated with postural stresses, muscular over-use, and many chronic conditions

08/03/2018

Why should you brush your teeth and floss daily? To prevent diseases and infections that could result in costly and time consuming consequences! Imagine how much your mouth and teeth go through every day? We're not teeth specialists but our neighbour teeth experts .smile
recommend brushing 2x daily for 2 minutes and flossing once daily (minimum 4-5/week)

Now imagine what your neck muscles go through on a daily basis. Muscles that are overworked will create tension and tense muscles like to pull. Your posture and joint will ultimately suffer. Just like the wonderful oral health habits you've created, you should integrate neck stretches and strengthening to your daily routine!

@ Toronto, Ontario

07/27/2018

Grow, heal and change at your own pace, my friends. Like our clinic's lucky trees, we are all different. But we are all still thriving to move and thriving to grow.

@ Toronto, Ontario

07/13/2018

Dr. Amy has returned from in California on a 4 day conference focused on Performing Arts and health. She spent hours with amazing colleagues from all around the world to improve the health of musicians, dancers, actors, stunt artists and Foley artists everywhere!

We so excited to be helping out with research for ballet dancers in the coming weeks! The more we can do with performing artists the more they can do for us ❤

Thank you PAMA for hosting

06/06/2018

Stretch for success! A 15 second stretch that you need to do before any vocal performance or presentation! Excellent for wind instrumentalists as well!

Read why it's so great for vocal production, posture and confidence!

http://thehipjoint.ca/index.php/a-stretch-for-success/

Thanks .amychan for putting this together

06/02/2018

We had a great day. Good luck to all the performers tomorrow! See you tomorrow and stop by our area (behind the stage) to ask us any questions!

@ Toronto, Ontario

06/02/2018

Today and tomorrow we are pleased to be sponsoring the Canadian Pole Fitness Association and providing care for performers! Come by and say hello!! We're just off the edge of the back stage, making sure the performers are taken care of after their performance



@ Metro Toronto Convention Centre

05/28/2018

Stretching exercises before and after are different. If you do them properly you can play as hard as you want and as long as you want!

What's dr.amychan stretching?

04/23/2018

Way to go to this patient-doctor team!!

This driver had enough back pain to hinder his work and he was determined to get better. Dr. Martin Lai helped him with returning the function of his joints and muscles. Together, they worked on better ergonomic seating positions in the car and stabilization exercises he can do between deliveries. After a few sessions, he's back on the road!

04/01/2018

Join Dr. Amy Chan, HBSc, DC in a beautiful run among the Cherry Blossoms in High Park, Toronto!

Race Roster Spring Run Off 2018 High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada - Established in 1978, the Spring Run-Off is Toronto’s… - April 7, 2018

03/19/2018

Rotator cuff injuries can take a long time to treat and heal, so special attention and patience is essential. These injuries have a high risk of re-injury unless good strength training is carried out. Don't take your health for granted! Make sure your injuries are treated properly.

02/24/2018

Get Ready to Run!

Foot joints? Check!

01/21/2018

An inspiration to move the way you want!

12/05/2017

What do babies, public speakers, vocalists and wind instrumentalists have in common? You can master the art of taking in a lot of air through their diaphragm. Without efficient air intake, artists are limited in the control of your expression.

For adults, it's not easy to train for breathing through your diaphragm. But there are ways to help you drastically improve your breathing.

We use a simple test with this measuring tape to determine what kind of breather and how far along your training you are.

Ask .amychan about how we can get you speaking and singing more in tune and more controlled! S/o to for giving the doc a hand!

11/10/2017

Why do those exercises and stretches that your healthcare provider gives you? Also I bet you can't find a better way to put on a poppy than Dr. Amy Chan, HBSc, DC

11/06/2017

First work day with the new time change. Hope you've updated your clocks.

Our bodies depend on light to signal our inner clocks with a chemical called melatonin. Our inner clock and melatonin work together to help us fall asleep, fight illnesses and regulate female reproductive cycles.

Make sure you're keeping a regular sleeping schedule to help with recovering from your daily body demands!

Anyone wanna tell .amychan
How long her power nap should be?

10/31/2017

Trick or Treat!

Remember : As few as three bite size candy bars can amount to the same sugar as a full bar!martin.lai trying to scare the resident skeleton!

10/02/2017

Meet Dr. Amy. After following Dr. Martin for a year I followed Dr. Amy for 6 months and here's what I know. She's sweet and bubbly. She'll make you feel comfortable with yourself and is a great listener. Patients are always surprised how gentle but strong she can be.

Her singing voice is as sweet as her personality.

I should stop talking about her, or someone will pick her up and carry her away...

Sincerely,
Hipster the skeleton

10/02/2017

Meet Dr. Martin. I have been following Dr. Martin for the past year. Here's what I know about him. He's great at teaching what you need to know and relate it to what you already know. Many patients really enjoy his hands on and practical approach. He loves to see and share smiles.

His sneezes are loud.

Sincerely,
Hipster the skeleton