Bringing cardio, strength and mobility into your workout
In January, Totum chiropractor Stacy Irvine made a guest appearance on CityLine to explain how to incorporate cardio, strength and mobility into your workout and why all three are important.
Is Your Breathing Limiting Your Running or Athletic Performance?
We all know that the leg bone connects to the hip bone, but did you know that your primary hip bone also connects to your diaphragm? Diaphragm 101: The diaphragm is our primary breathing muscle. It is a dome shaped muscle situated at the bottom of the rib cage that functions by depressing downward like […]
Can You Move Enough to Run Safely?
The joy of running is that it’s easy to throw some shoes on and go for a run! We all know how to run (even when some of us look goofy doing it), but should we all be running? As a physiotherapist, there are a few things that I always assess when I see a […]
4 Ways To Stay Motivated Throughout The Year
When it comes to motivation, most of our barometers are running pretty high at this time of year. Imagine what we could achieve if we could harness that same drive all year long?! Here are a four tips to keep you on track beyond the resolution season. 1. Find The Right Gear With those shiny […]
5 Ways To Stretch Your Wardrobe While Between Sizes
Have you signed up for gym membership or consulted with a nutritionist to kick off your 2016 fitness goals? Awesome! You’ll soon be feeling strong, svelte and generally more fabulous. Yes, I have absolute faith you can do it. But be warned. Achieving success in the gym can wreak havoc on your closet! As a […]
Ankle Sprains
Download and print the injury report form here. Overview Lateral ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries occurring in sports. Soccer players are at an increased risk due to the nature of the sport incorporating running, kicking, quick changes of direction, and playing surface. Grading a Sprain There are 3 Grades of ankle […]
Groin Strains
Download and print the injury report form here. Overview Groin (or adductor muscle) strains are another unfortunate and frustrating soccer injury, accounting for 10-18% of all soccer injuries. This is because of the significant number of forceful side-to-side push-offs, cutting and lateral movements involved in soccer. Adductor strains can also occur when a player is […]
Running and Winter: Do They Belong in the Same Sentence?
Going for a run can be an intimidating prospect in the best of weather. Living in Canada, we are obviously faced with at least a few months of “less than ideal” outdoor running conditions. In this article I am going to discuss running safely and effectively in the winter months. First we are going to […]
10 Simple Nutrition Tips
Help control inflammation through your diet. Face it: training is hard on the body with all that pounding our muscles, joints and ligaments face a lot of stress. Too much stress leads to inflammation in the body, which over time can lead to injury. Add anti-inflammatory foods to your diet daily, such as ginger, turmeric, […]
Addressing Injuries Before They Happen
I am a cardio junkie. I will gladly run for hours at a time, and I truly believe that there is no better way to start a day than a sunrise run along my favourite path. I also have a tendency to avoid strength training at all costs. I am also a physiotherapist who is […]