In the fitness community, lactic acid (LA) has constantly been viewed as a toxin created during exercise that is the source of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). Athletes and gym goers have developed numerous strategies over the decades to help rid their bodies of this “toxic” element in an attempt to have better recovery from […]
Strength training
Detrimental effects of fear avoidance behavior on return to sport outcomes following ACLR
Abstract Introduction: Injury to the Anterior Cruciate Ligament is a common injury among athletes. Surgery is generally required followed by a lengthy rehabilitation process and gradual reintroduction to sport. Due to the severity of the injury, many athletes are unable to return to sport following surgery and rehabilitation or are unable to return to preinjury […]
Groin Pulls: An Introduction
Groin Pulls: An introduction What is it? What do I do? How will this help me? The adductor group, typically referred to as the groin, is a group of muscles found on the inner thigh. A strain, often referred to as a pulled muscle, is a muscle tear. Therefor an adductor strain, commonly spoken […]
Understanding Pain: An Introduction
For many of us, dealing with pain is a common occurrence. Momentary pain related to slamming your finger in the door or stubbing a toe isn’t a big deal and is easily forgotten. However many people deal with constant pain on a daily basis for months, years, even decades. According to a recent Institute of […]
Stength and Mobility – A Happy Marriage
All muscles work in pairs to move and support one or multiple joints. For the body to function optimally these muscle groups must maintain a state of balance or homeostasis. Too often, based upon the activities of daily living, we find the balance disrupted. The result is muscle aches and weakness, joint pain and degradation, […]
