Chances are you've heard of "kinesiology" before, especially if you've been to this site before! You might be familiar with the term, but we won’t blame you for wondering “what exactly is kinesiology?”
The mechanics of body movements
At its core, Kinesiology is defined as “the study of the mechanics of body movements”. Kinesiologists are therapists who are biomechanical and musculoskeletal health professionals.
It's easy to see the shift occurring in North America towards living a healthy lifestyle over a sedentary one. Walk into your local grocery store and you can see how many more options there are compared to a decade ago; organic options, low-fat options, and even keto-friendly options.
According to Statistics USA, fitness club memberships have risen from 32.8 million in 2000 to 60.87 million in 2017.
Have you heard of High Intensity Interval Training, otherwise known as HIIT?
HIIT has become a popular training method to burn body fat by alternating periods of high intensity activity with moderate to low activity or complete rest. It is a challenging exercise technique that can increase cardiovascular endurance, boost metabolism, build muscle and keep your heart rate up.
Listed below are five exercises for HIIT beginners that can be completed in ten minutes!
Many people ask, “AquaStretch - what is that? Stretching in the water?”
Aquastretch™ is a hands-on buoyancy-assisted aquatic manual therapy. What separates this technique from land-based passive manual therapy is that AquaStretch™ uses buoyancy and intuitive movement to assist in patient recovery.
The most frustrating thing for an amateur swimmer is putting in all of the energy of early morning training sessions in the pool, only to be kept out of the water by debilitating shoulder pain 2-3 weeks before a competition.
Here are 3 things that can help you avoid having those hours go to waste.
You’ve probably heard about proper bending and lifting techniques, and know to bend with your legs and keep the weight close to your stomach when lifting something heavy. Sounds simple, but this can be harder to do, and potentially hazardous, with a hot roasting pan.
After the holiday season, physiotherapists often see and treat patients who hurt themselves while cooking their turkeys. The most common injuries are a painful back, and neck and shoulder strains.
Follow these tips to prevent injury:
Keep a tidy workspace
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Are you frustrated by doctors’ inability to find the cause of your dizziness? It’s possible that you have vestibular migraines. Below are the four characteristics of vestibular migraines and what you can do to alleviate your suffering.
Many people live with a condition formally known as hallux rigidus - a disorder of the joint located at the base of the big toe. It causes pain and stiffness in the big toe, and with time it gets increasingly harder to bend the toe until it becomes fused and no longer bends at all.
Because hallux rigidus is a progressive condition, the toe's motion decreases as time goes on. In the early stages of the condition the toe is limited in its range of motion.
The first real snowfall arrives, sparking that familiar anticipation for ski season. You can almost feel the smooth glide over fresh snow. But you might also recall how quickly leg fatigue can set in, cutting a great day short. Building strength before you hit the snow is about more than just preventing soreness—it’s how you build the endurance and control before hitting the slopes. Whether you love the thrill of downhill skiing and snowboarding, or the peaceful rhythm of cross-country skiing, a prepared body makes every moment more enjoyable.
A recent study estimates that up to 35% of adults aged 40 years or older in the United States have experienced some form of vestibular dysfunction, often including dizziness . You feel dizzy, now what?
Knowledge is power.
Understanding balance and vestibular disorders and how they may be affecting you is the first step to empowerment.
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