As we age, there is a tendency to become more sedentary and there can be a number of reasons for this; however, remaining physically active is crucial in maintaining function, independence, and quality of life in older adults. It is recommended that regardless of age, you are engaging in resistance and cardiovascular exercise as well…
DetailsBlood flow restriction training or BFR training is a variation of exercise which sees individuals wear a cuff to limit blood flow to specific muscles during exercise. BFR training is performed to change the type of stress which muscles experience during resistance training. Where standard resistance training uses mechanical tension (high loads and prolonged time…
DetailsPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. The consequences of such an event are a group of stress reactions, which produce a myriad of emotions such as fear, sadness, anger, and grief. For some individuals, PTSD can develop after being exposed to…
DetailsLateral hip pain is a blanket term covering multiple conditions including greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS), hip bursitis, gluteal tendinopathy, and gluteal tears. This condition affects anywhere from 10-25% of the population and can equate to disability similar to that of end-stage hip osteoarthritis. These kind of injuries generally come in the absence of a…
DetailsWhen it comes to deciding what exercise will be most beneficial for an individual it is important to consider the Frequency, Intensity, Time & Type of exercise or the FITT principle. This article is going to focus on one component of this principle – Intensity, and explain why it is important to track. A…
DetailsAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental condition that involves persistent challenges in social interaction, speech and nonverbal communication and restricted/repetitive behaviours. Symptoms and the effects of this disorder vary from person to person and for children with ASD, they typically experience more difficulties to interact with the world than other children do. Because…
DetailsSport plays an undeniably huge role in the lives of many children and young teenagers. For most, these sports are an avenue to have fun and be with friends, and for some, are a pathway to future success in the sports industry. There is no doubt that kids find the most fun in winning games…
DetailsThe neuromuscular system provides communication between the brain and muscles. It’s composed of all the muscles in the body and the nerves serving them. Every movement requires communication between the brain and the muscle; the better this system communicates, the better movement patterns will be performed. This system is controlled by our somatic nervous system,…
DetailsEveryone knows about the importance of healthy cholesterol levels, but it can be hard to know exactly what that means and what to do about it. Cholesterol is important and aids in vital bodily functions including hormone production, acts as a building block for tissue, and helps the liver function. The issue lies in…
DetailsExercise is extremely beneficial to the body in terms of reducing chronic disease risk, improving cardiorespiratory fitness, and increasing muscular strength. The term ‘no pain, no gain’ is commonly used when it comes to exercise. However, this belief can not only be detrimental to performance, but can also be dangerous to your health. Overtraining can…
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