What SUP?
What is SUP? Stand Up Paddle boarding—that’s what. On a recent camping trip my sons and I decided to try out Stand Up Paddleboarding, so we kayaked over to Jack’s boat rentals to get started. After a few quick tips we shoved off into the pond. The boys were a natural at –balancing and paddling with ease. Soon they even began trying some tricks like jumping up, and landing a 180 spin. I choose to keep my feet firmly planted on the board and still found it fun and as promised… an overall body workout. This fast growing sport of stand up...
read moreErgonomic Set Up for Desk Top Computers
How to Reduce Musculoskeletal Stress Through Optimal Positioning Millions of people work with computers every day and many millions more spend extended time on computers at home. By having the optimal height and placement of the keyboard, monitor, desk and chair you’ll avoid awkward postures that lead to muscle imbalances, strain on joints and repetitive stress injuries. The correct arrangement of components will facilitate a safe and comfortable computing experience. Even a simple change in one component, such as an ergonomically designed...
read moreTreatment for Shoulder Injuries -Part 2
The Shoulder and Rotator Cuff Injuries Part 1 covered the anatomy of the shoulder and common causes of shoulder pain including rotator cuff injuries, impingement syndrome and Adhesive Capsulitis (i.e. frozen shoulder). Shoulder injury treatment options will vary depending upon the type of injury and severity of symptoms. A professional diagnosis may be warranted to determine the extent of your injury. If a fracture, bone spur or rotator cuff tear is suspected an X-ray or MRI will be ordered. Seeking a comprehensive treatment plan from a...
read moreTreatment for Shoulder Injuries – Part 1
The Shoulder and Rotator Cuff Injuries If you’ve had a shoulder injury then you know how slow they can be to heal. For months now, I’ve been sidelined from my favorite activities with a shoulder injury. What started as a nagging pain in my left shoulder ended up as an extremely painful ‘frozen shoulder’ with bursitis and 2 frayed rotator cuff tendons. Shoulder injuries often creep up on you and aren’t always traced to a specific incident. For me it was a series of stresses – an overhead snatch move with Kettle...
read more"Wrist-e" Business
“Wrist-e” Business Common Causes of Wrist Pain: Anatomically the hand is designed for mobility not stability. The 27 small bones, muscles and ligaments of the hand enable precision movement and dexterity so we can perform various daily activities requiring grasp & precision coordination. It’s no surprise that the wrist is subject to strain when required to support intense pressure or body weight, resulting in pain and discomfort in this vulnerable joint. The four primary causes of wrist pain include: Overuse: Too much repetitive...
read more7 Tricks To Expand and Boost Your Brain Power!
When we envision what it means to take care of our body, we immediately think of eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly. While these are essential for physical health —what about the health of our complex brain? In the past, people mistakenly thought the brain was something we couldn’t influence. However, research has proven that the inherent flexibility of the brain means that we can create new neurons and lay down new pathways as the result of training and exercising it. Here are 7 easy tricks on how to improve brain...
read moreTop 5 Reasons to Find Yourself On A Bike!
Mountain biking is a pleasure that is enjoyed by the true outdoor enthusiast, a person who appreciates the adventure and the thrill of wind rushing past their face, and sweat trickling down their forehead. Traditionally biking was a mildly tame sport until it got combined with vast terrain, unpredictable conditions, and bone-jarring twist and turns. Honda Freestyle athlete and Iron Horse downhill rider Ty Leary, explains the sensation of mountain biking as a feeling of being, “Free and alive… a test of self-limits and comfort.” But aside from...
read moreMove Smart-Polestar Pilates Conference Highlights
Intro to PoleStar: Our team wrapped up the month of May exhibiting at the Polestar Pilates Conference hosted in San Diego. Brent Anderson PhD, PT, PCS, the founder of Polestar Pilates, is a leading authority in performing arts medicine and Pilates evolved techniques for rehabilitation. He owns and operates Polestar Physical Therapy and Pilates in Miami, FL which serves as a model in the use of Pilates for rehabilitation. For the past 20 years Polestar Pilates has trained more than 4000 professionals in 50 different countries and...
read more5 Questions A Personal Trainer Should Ask YOU
Personal trainers are expected to have knowledge and deliver exceptional customer service. Your trainer should be energetic, motivating, caring and most of all, professional. Below are five fitness questions that your trainer should ask when you become a new client to cover the little things that in the end, will give you a great experience and build a lasting relationship with your personal trainer. Before you start with your trainer ask: “Is there anything I should worry about? … ” First off, all clients should fill out some sort of...
read moreEasing the Pain with Exercise
Most of us exercise to become or stay more healthy, but for some people exercise can be one of the few ways to relieve pain they encounter in their every day lives. Researchers and the medical community are researching more how exercise can impact pain associated with a number of chronic conditions and illnesses. The Los Angeles Times hosted a live web chat on Monday with Dr. Barbara Giesser, clinical professor of neurology at the David Geffen UCLA School of Medicine and medical director of the Marilyn Hilton MS Achievement Center at UCLA, on...
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