As I said in my last post concerning injury prevention, running is a full body dance that involves all possible movements. There are elements of rotation, bending from side to side, as well as flexing forwards and extending backwards . The hips and shoulders provide the rhythm and propulsion by transferring forces through the spine. The arms set the pace and the legs follow. This is all pretty standard information. What may not be standard is that most people do not consider the movements of the spine itself with regards to running mechanics. Read the rest of this entry
Tag Archives: Classical Osteopathy
Injury Prevention in the Endurance Runner
Running is a repetitive, cyclic activity. As a result of the repetitive nature of running those involved generally end up with repetitive strain injuries. From a mechanics stand point running is a full body activity that involves all planes of motion. Most of us have restrictions in multiple places that lead to the repetitive forces of running becoming localized in certain spots. When these restrictions are present and someone constantly challenges them with repetitive movements the injuries are not terribly hard to predict. Read the rest of this entry
Walking as a Panacea?
In my internet browsing I was able to come across a very interesting video that I think is very well done. The essence of the video is that walking 30 minutes a day has a very broad spectrum of health benefits. I encourage everyone to watch this video! I will provide a brief discussion after the video to offer my take on it. Read the rest of this entry
Officially Open For Business!
I am here in my new digs! I finally have clinic space to call home! Come see me to experience Osteopathic Manual Therapy at the Naturopathic Clinic on HWY 7 at:
350 Highway 7 East, Suite 211
Richmond Hill, Ontario
(905) 889-3640 Read the rest of this entry
Back To Basics
My new digs will be a little bit sexier and I will be providing top notch service as always!
I haven’t been posting here to let anyone know what is on my mind because I have been doing a bunch of work behind the scenes to change my clinical work to focus on my Osteopathic practice. That doesn’t mean that I haven’t been on the grind writing other places! Right now it is time for me to start my countdown to opening my Osteopathic practice at the Naturopathic Clinic on HWY 7 on December 2nd, 2011. Read the rest of this entry
Canadian Academy of Osteopathy
Andrew Taylor Still, Father of Osteopathy
I have mentioned the fact that I am beginning my education at the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy before. What a week! The first day Mr. Robert Johnston, one of my professors, told the class that our experience would be like standing in front of a fire hydrant trying to catch the water with our mouths. He said this because of the sheer volume of the information we would receive as well as the fact that it would be so hard for most people to digest as the information is so radically different than what most people involved in any health-care field are trained to believe. Needless to say, he is very correct! Read the rest of this entry
